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It was a freezing cold day in February about 30 days after we first arrived in Lamesa, Texas.

Fort Collins, Colo.-Who would you rely on for information in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak?

Signalment: Canine, Shepherd cross, 11 years old, female spayed, 46.8 lbs.

Hanoi, Vietnam-A vacation in Vietnam left Dr. Michele Gaspar, feline practitioner in Flossmoor, Ill., with a longing to return - this time as a visiting veterinarian.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-The average practice does not know how to improve the incremental fees charged per client/patient beyond $84.20, a new survey reveals.

Synbiotics Corp. announces the USDA-approval of their Witness HW canine heartworm antigen test kit.

EctoKyl CA Shampoo is a triple-strength pyrethrin shampoo formulated to kill fleas and ticks and condition the coat.

Springfield, Ill.-New legislation signed into law by the Illinois governor confronts the issue of euthanasia in animal shelters.

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. introduces the industry?s first trivalent vaccine for the costly swine influenza virus (SIV).

Int?l Ally, Inc. is marketing the Thermal Aid Pet hot/cold treatment pack to veterinarians and animal owners.

Negotiating for the right deal means understanding the compensation process, seeking out appropriate counsel

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc., introduces the Protect-A-Pad protective cover for warm water circulating blankets.

As the Group Health and Life Insurance Trust (GHLIT) reports flat growth due to its average 25-percent annual cost increases, the national veterinary insurance broker rolls out cheaper medical coverage, a dental plan and high-deductible options that translate to federal tax relief.

Heska Corp. announces the availability of the Heska? CBC-Diff? Veterinary Hematology System. The system is designed to use advanced impedance technology to deliver accurate in-clinic systems, including those that use lasers.

IDEXX Laboratories launches new xCheck software (Version 3.2), its Microsoft Windows-based software for ELISA results interpretation in the poultry and livestock industries.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Thunderbolt hypodermic needles.

C&D Pet Products, LLC introduces the addition of a storage drawer to its line of Pet Steps.

PCI Medical has developed a small, ductless safety cabinet for use with chemotherapy drugs.

Pedigree Perfection offers pet clothing designed for sleeping or lounging.

Bayer HealthCare?s Animal Health Division introduces Healthy Life, a line of premium wellness nutrition products for dogs and cats designed to change the way consumers purchase pet food and provide veterinarians with a true competitive edge over pet superstores in meeting their client?s pet nutrition needs.

A ligament fixation device has been developed by Securos for use in traumatology for ligament reattachment or fixation specifically for readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.

Oakland, Calif.- State veterinary leaders await a judge's ruling as to whether a Santa Cruz teeth cleaning operation and its understudy illegally practiced veterinary medicine when the student used a scraper during a dog's teeth cleaning and allegedly asphyxiated the animal while restraining it.

Practice managers serve a variety of roles; can help new associates adjust to practice culture; run interference with non-medical problems

Columbus Instruments introduces the Oxymax ER neonatal and small animal indirect calorimeter.

Little Rock, Ark.-The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association is polling its membership on the potential need for an in-state school to recruit more veterinary technicians to Arkansas.

Securos introduces its extended length drill sleeves with points. The drill sleeves are available in 2.4mm and 3.2mm sizes.

Ferno Veterinary Systems introduces the Vet Transportation Procedural Table.

VetInsite?s Pet Portal/Vet Portal products now interface with IntraVet, Impromed, Clientrax and IDEXX?s Better Choice and Cornerstone veterinary practice management software programs.