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This one-sided conversation was what I refer to as a reverse history.

Base dental decisions on proven success

Please review normal and abnormal ovarian function in the dog and cat.

CLEVELAND — Veterinarians often find themselves between a rock and a hard place, compelled morally to report abuse cases and bound legally with the possibilities of civil or criminal prosecution.

Tahitian Noni International introduces endurance juice for equine.

Merial introduces UlcerGard, the only non-prescription, Food and Drug Administration-approved product given to prevent stomach ulcers in horses.

Dr. Miller shares his personal recollections of this important veterinary leader.

Pfizer Animal Health introduces the Equimax Vet Pack. The product is designed specifically for equine practitioners to make field work more efficient.

St. Paul, Minn.—The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded University of Minnesota's (UM) College of Veterinary Medicine $4.4 million to study Johne's, thereby naming the institution the national research site for testing the disease in cattle.

Most veterinarians have significant opportunities to improve the financial performance of their practices.

Kinetic introduces a wound care system with new packaging.

Pinocchio tried hard to be good. But his inner wishes--to have fun and experience life--often won out. And in the choices you and your team make, what's right and what's wrong aren't always as clear cut as the dilemmas fairy-tale characters face.

Rome, Ga.—Dr. James Jarrett has announced his resignation as executive vice president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) after more than a decade.

Pedigree Perfection introduces "chic shearling," a two-toned clothing combination to fit the three most common body shapes. A sleeved pullover, four-legged snowsuit and functional hoods are some of the options.

It began with an unconscious kitten, bleeding out of one nostril with lung contusions on the same side, radiographs later showed. The owner's presentation didn't correlate with the injuries, and neglect or abuse was likely.

Helms 1987, in a controlled study of 48 women, reported a significant improvement of pain scores for women with dysmenorrhoea with acupuncture using the tradition points on the legs, arms and abdomen. In a similar study, Thomas et al. 1995, of 31 patients that had experienced dysmenorrhoea for more than five years and were unable to use analgesics for a variety of reasons, were randomly treated over consecutive menses with acupuncture and electro-acupuncture (EA). A control group of 12 patients received either transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) or placebo TENS treatment. In the acupuncture group, there was significant improvement in pain, analgesic intake and subjective assessment.

Colorado Serum Company introduces West Nile Virus (WNV) Antibody for use in horses that has been vaccinated and contract the disease and horses that have tested positive for the virus.

Orlando — There are many ways to keep clients coming back to a practice, but knowing what customers want is the first crucial step to meeting their needs and desires.

AgriLabs introduces a salmonella vaccine that has a conditional license through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Vitality Systems introduces Hyla-flex apple-flavored hyaluronic acid gel for joint care in horses.

Your job as a leader is to make sure that the team has challenging tasks to keep them engaged.

The following tip is brought to you by a member of the Veterinary Leadership Group (VLG), a group of 20 management-savvy practitioners and hospital managers from across the country who meet twice a year to discuss business improvement, personal growth and social development issues for their practices.

The Iams Co. introduces select bites available for dogs and cats. Iams Select Bites is sold in a single-serving pouch and comes in a variety of textures and flavors, the company says.

SAN FRANCISCO —Veterinarians cannot qualify for overtime protection under the Fair Labors Standards Act (FLSA), which requires time-and-a-half pay for hours on the job in addition to a 40-hour week.

Cleveland — The last legislative session in California passed a law binding veterinarians to report suspicion that a client is an animal hoarder, yet DVMs have no particular training to detect a problem.

Ithaca, N.Y. — Veterinarians at the Cornell Hospital for Animals will get a better view of abnormalities in soft tissue thanks to its new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, the first permanent open-magnet MRI in North America specifically designed for companion animals.

Twistep introduces steps designed to help pets enter large automobiles such as sport utility vehicles.

Menco Equine Specialties introduces a new treatment for horses suffering from severe hoof cracks, thin walls, shelly and splayed hooves.