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Fort Collins, Colo.-The molten red glow of the iron brand may be fading. All eyes are on a new form of animal identification now in its final development stages at Colorado State University.

Orlando-New business tools will help veterinarians compare specific prices on services for the first time.

The case history includes that the dog presents Dec. 7, 2001 for chronic diarrhea and recurrent urinary tract infection.

Andover Coated Products, Inc. introduces PetFlex to its line of bandages.

A 4-year-old female Rottweiler named Twice is admitted on an emergency basis to your hospital with an owner's complaint of substantial depression, anorexia and vomiting of three days' duration.

Inter-Cal Nutraceuticals introduces three lines of dog biscuits with Ester-C ascorbate. The treats are made by Nutri-Vet Nutritionals, PetGuard and Whole Foods Markets.

Innovative Veterinary Diets introduces Select Care Vegetarian Formula. The diet avoids the seven most common food allergens and provides an all-natural vegetarian solution, the company says.

Swine moving within a swine production system can move interstate without individual identification requirements, according to a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Washington-The former Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) accountant accused of embezzling half a million dollars from the organization pleaded guilty last month to bank fraud, a federal crime, in a deal for a lighter sentence.

Dr. Dean A. Henrickson offers insight to managing leg injuries in horses which left untreated can be career ending.

JorVet introduces a new ultrasonic dental scaler.

Pharmacia Animal Health has introduced a new science-based milk quality management program to help manufacturers recapture profits lost to mastitis.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) introduces the AVMA Client Service Handbook series consisting of five titles, specifically designed for training in veterinary practices.

AgriLabs introduces a vaccine for prevention and control of endotoxemia diseases in dairy cattle.

The Iams Co. introduces Eukanuba Healthy Extras, dog biscuits featuring the nutritional benefits of Eukanuba dog food.

ARJ Medical introduces Vetstrip reagent strips which provide tests for glucose, bilirubin, ketone (acetoacetic aid), specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogen and nitrites in urine and VC resistibility.

Pet-Centric, Inc.'s LitterFree is touted as the first cat toliet that replaces traditional litter materials with washable granules that last more than six months, the company says.

Alpharma Inc. announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the combination use of bacitracin methylene disalicylate (BMD) and chlortetracycline (Aureomycin) in feed rations to control porcine proliferative enteropathy, or ileitis.

Abaxis announces the availability of the new VetScan Canine Heartworm Antigen Test, for in-clinic detection of canine Dirofilaria immitis in whole blood serum or plasma.

Harcourt Health Sciences announces the release of veterinary books

Nutramax Laboratories announces the release of Cosequin for Cats Flavored Sprinkle Capsules in an effort to manage joint health in cats.

Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. introduces the Auriflush ear wash system.

AgriLabs introduces a new presentation package for the Titanium 5 L5 modified live virus.

SpectraSoft Inc. announces the release of Appointware, appointment software for veterinary practices.

Securos offers monofilament suture for lateral suture cruciate repair, hip luxation management and other surgical procedures.

American Farriers Journal is publishing a classic, The Foot of the Horse, by David Roberge.

Priority International Animal Concepts (IAC) Inc. announces a capsule and additional calf product added to its line of digestive stimulants.

Equine wound care has often been based upon the premise of keeping the wound clean and dry, requiring frequent bandage changes