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E-Med Innovations introduces e-steth, an electronic stethoscope with four discrete listening ranges

Don't over-rely on technology to keep clients bonded, happy with practice

Heska Corp. introduces the new E.R.D.-Screen Test that provides veterinarians with a rapid, annual in-clinic test to identify dogs "at risk" of renal disease or other ongoing diseases causing nephron damage.

Maximilian Zenho & Co. introduces Veterinus Derma Gel® , for intensive and rapid skincare through the moist healing process.

Swine veterinarians have a marginally higher risk of contracting swine hepatitis E virus (HEV) than the general non-veterinary population, a recent study concludes.

Macan Engineering introduces a new series of 12 bendable electrode tips to use with its electrosurgical units.

Dr. Marc Davis knows his formulas - the drug-related kind prescribed to ailing animals and those necessary to win a CART race.

George silently pads to the kitchen searching for a cup of coffee. Gladys is already sitting at the kitchen table making a list of "to do" items for the day. George's eyes narrow, "You never make lists. What's up?"

Best Friend Equine Supply, Inc. announces the Best Friend Cribbing Muzzle for equine behavior management.

What better way to whet the continuing education appetite than with a quiz?

VetCentric introduces a comprehensive Internet site for veterinarians and their clients that offers a host of medical information for pets as well as pharmacy services.

College of Veterinary Medicine spends $70,000 to avert outbreaks in large animal facility

Abaxis introduces the new VetScan" Avian-Reptilian Rotor that includes: ALB, AST, BUN, CA, GLOB, GLU, K, NA, PHOS, TP, UA.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. announces Denegard 10 medicated premix has been approved for the control of porcine proliferative enteropathy (ileitis) associated with Lawsonia intracellurlaris.

Thorne Research Veterinary Products introduces a line of nutraceuticals and Chinese herbs sold exclusively to veterinarians.

The dog presents for weight loss, acting strangely and urinary incontinence.

CDC official takes hard look at who's being bitten and why; children greatest fatalities

TREK Diagnostic Systems, Inc. introduces ESP para-JEM system, the first fully-automated method available for routine detection of M. avium ssp. paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne's disease.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces a new surgey pack designed exclusively for exotic species.

Falfurias, Texas-Dr. Michael Vickers changed the law on disposing of diseased food animal carcasses for rural veterinarians in Texas, but his battle with a Texas government agency still presses on.

Spectrum Surgical Instrument Corp. introduces rigid endoscope protection cases.

I could hardly believe my eyes. My boss, Dr. Oldguy, was throwing away pieces of mail without even opening them.

Securos Veterinary Orthopedic offers stainless steel wrenches, made from the highest quality stainless steel, in a variety of sizes for orthopedic equipment and supplies.

Dr. Joe Bartges targets specific issues where practitioners can play a key role in preventing renal disease in cats and dogs by monitoring certain drug use and disease management.

A few clues make it obvious whether a practice is the right choice for your first job

Oakland Gardens, N.Y. - Tobias Jungreis, DVM, of the Rego Park Animal Clinic in New York, took his own advice to heart while writing, "How to Make Your Fifties the Best Time of Your Life," his second book to date.

In an operation as risky as heart surgery, NASA astronaut and veterinarian Dr. Richard Linnehan joined a team of scientists in March on a mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope.

In late 2001, the U.S. Treasury Department seemingly gave many small business taxpayers, including veterinarians, one less headache in the form of a cash-based accounting method.