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San Francisco-Volunteers from the San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association launched the Mobile Veterinary Street Outreach Service (MVSOS) to treat acute health problems

Spectrum Surgical Instruments announces a new line of surgical instrument cleaning brushes, Spectrum Blue brushes.

It was a lush backyard. I mean lush. There were trees and vines and ivy and shrubs and bushes and fountains . and a pot-bellied pig.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments has packaged six ophthalmology instruments plus a sterilization case for more advanced eye procedures.

Doug Butler Enterprises, Inc. introduces the video, How to Medically and Mechanically Treat Founder for the Greatest Chance for Success

Medical Innovations, Inc. introduces an alternative to the medical waste hauler in its on-site Medical Waste Machine

Spectrum Surgical Instruments announces the development of a powdered stain remover for surgical instruments, Spectra-Scrub Instrument Stain Remover.

Davis, Calif.-Parasites in freshwater runoff may be to blame for the alarming number of deaths of federally protected southern sea otters in California, report scientists.

The Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time test kit from Southeast Vetlab, Inc. provides veterinarians with a turnkey in-house method for assessing platelet function, the company says.

3M introduces the Comply brand Liquid Peracetic Acid Chemical Indicator for monitoring the Steris System 1 processor.

Research focused on understanding lack of immune response; protozoan considered a world threat

Dallas-The lingering threat of terrorism prompted ACVIM to devote a half-day symposium on its biological, chemical and agricultural aspects, during its annual forum concluded June 1.

Company pays FDA $500 million in fines for quality control violations

First Priority releases its U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Privasan Antiseptic Ointment, ANADA 200-301.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. releases its newest line of hand-held retractors.

From the editor: In January we invited readers to submit their own versions of "Where Did I Go Wrong" in the second Mike Obenski Writing Contest. More than 200 entries poured in and among them Mike Obenski found four worthy of appearing with "the master." This month, Dr. Mark Peter's entry, "The Terminator," garners second prize. Next month the third prize winner will appear; in September, the honorable mention.

Waldmann Lighting introduces a dental and laboratory light, the STE-155, which illuminates working areas with a head design of more than 24.5 inches.

St. Paul-A recent pseudorabies outbreak in southwestern Minnesota puts swine producers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa back on alert for PRV in their herds. The outbreak also reinforces the importance of PRV vaccination in breeding herds and finishing units, experts say.

Nikon has introduced a new Confocal Module attachment for Eclipse L200 Series microscopes

Mr. Betcha is one of the most cooperative clients you could ever hope to have.

Q: What is a major shortcoming of some selected veterinary practices in year 2002?

An 8-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was referred to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital for evaluation of bilateral nephroliths associated with persistent gross hematuria.

University of Florida neurologist earns Kirk Award

College Station, Tex.-Pet's Choice, is partnering with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University to provide the veterinary medical profession with a "high impact" program that will address professional and leadership development for the veterinarian.

Overland Park, Kansas-Fort Dodge Animal Health surveyed 1,200 veterinary clinics that regularly test for Lyme disease in dogs, and found that 41 percent tested positive for canine Lyme.

Denver -A decision by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to stop using leather basketballs was condemned by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA).

Pointe Scientific, Inc. releases a complete set of validated instrument applications for the ELAN ATAC 8000 and a line of liquid stable chemistry reagents for the ATAC 8000.

Stroke setback didn't stop Kansas DVM from competing in grueling Boston Marathon; first stroke survivor to complete 'king of marathons'