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Idexx Laboratories, Inc. introduces its new and improved Snap Heartworm Antigen test, an in-clinic test that screens dogs for the presence of heartworm antigens.

Yorkshire Terrier, 10-year-old, female spayed, 11.4 lbs.

Veterinarians have a new tool to guide owners in caring for their pets.

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.

Terumo Medical Corp. introduces SurFlash Intravenous Catheter.

Q: Could you review some neurologic diseases of the older dog?

Trenton, N.J.-To rush the onset of minimal treatment standards for New Jersey livestock, officials say welfare activists have bombarded the state's agriculture department with 25,000 e-mails, phone calls and even death threats.

Securos Veterinary Orthopedics introduces finger-held drill sleeves. The drill sleeves are available in 2.4mm and 3.2mm sizes.

Equine Scientific Products introduces two lines of antimicrobial products designed to treat and prevent specific diseases in horses.

Dr. Marsha Heinke provides an overview of the financial components that need to be considered when adding retail services and products.

Dr. Shipp's Laboratories introduces the Perot Elbowed Bone Forceps designed specifically for small animal orthopedic surgery.

Virbac Corp. announces it has added four pastel, dual-ended toothbrushes as the latest edition to its C.E.T. oral hygiene product line.

Summit Industries introduces ImageFirst-a comprehensive program by InnoVet radiography that enables veterinarians to get the clearest X-ray images for diagnosis, the company says.

Las Vegas-Western Veterinary Conference officials awarded 27 veterinary students from U.S. colleges across the nation with $2,500 scholarships and $1,000 stipends to attend the convention in Las Vegas and held a reception Feb. 11 in their honor.

Idexx Laboratories announces it has developed an in-clinic medication monitoring program that will help veterinarians and their staff monitor if a certain medication is working on a patient.

Rambunctious reindeer rebuffs rough-and-ready rescuers during rip-roaring romp

BCP Veterinary Pharmacy introduces VetChews, a treat-based product that is compounded by hand to include the exact dosage of medication that an animal requires according to a veterinarian's prescription.

The Iams Company announces its Eukanuba Veterinary Diets now has nutritional tools to address medical conditions and dental care in the same diet.

Vetsuite, a comprehensive Internet tool for practitioners, made its debut at the recently concluded Western Veterinary Conference.

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endosopy Division, introduces the Dyonics® Vision 111 Portable Endoscopy System, a mobile, integrated endoscopic visualization system.

DVMNewsmagazine understands why some veterinarians may first shy away from adding merchandising to their practice. For years, any form of marketing or merchandising was considered unethical within the profession. But today it's a necessity to thrive.

Philadelphia-University of Pennsylvania (UP) veterinarians say they have a solid predictor, in any species, of future arthritis.

Washington-If President George W. Bush's proposed fiscal 2003 budget for USDA gets the congressional nod, animal disease safeguarding and food safety initiatives would be beneficiaries of a generous boost of funds.

The cost of support labor is going up. I think we all discovered this reality when the 2001 final expense listing hit our desks.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces Monosyn® suture made by Braun. Monosyn is an absorbable monofilament suture made from glyconate.

The Glass Horse, a series of interactive 3-D computerized images of the equine gastrointestinal tract, enables veterinarians and horse owners to examine the horse's tract, and to understand a variety of intestinal displacements that can occur.

Las Vegas-Pets have the power to heal our bodies, soothe our souls and calm our minds. That's the message Edward Creagan, MD, gave to more than 300 veterinarians last month at the 74th annual Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas. The event, "The Pet Prescription," sponsored by Veterinary Pet Insurance, featured expert findings on the physiological and psychological effects of pets on people.

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. introduces MaxiVac® Excell with Emunade®, the first bivalent swine influenza vaccine containing field-proven antigens used in more than 70 million doses nationwide.