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Leadership doesn't have to be elusive. In fact, it's become a bit clearer how to be a good leader in the face of significant business ethic challenges over the last several years.

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN), in partnership with eVetSite Systems, announces a new service available to all animal health care professionals.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Marq-Easy Thermoplastic splinting material.

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?s Animal Health Division has forged an agreement with Novartis Animal Health US to market Adequan? Canine (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).

I try never to judge a person by the clothes they wear or the car they drive, but after 11 years of getting hot checks and no-pay clients, you start paying attention to the subtle clues that might mean you are about to lose some money.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering tip sheets on pet behavioral issues to veterinary offices.

Soothables KPAD, is a kaolin pectin anti-diarrheal for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens and is also labeled for use in small animals, ferrets and birds.

Securos introduces a line of surgical headlights in fiber optic and solid-state options.

DVM Newsmagazine and North American Compendiums Inc., announce the availability of the PRO MSDS Reference Guide of Hazardous Products in the Veterinary Clinic, a multimedia resource allowing veterinary clinic personnel to quickly and easily obtain information on thousands of products used in-clinic.

A group of lawyers and veterinarians recently launched a new service that provides high-quality, short, quarterly reports on legal cases involving animals.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Multi-Arm positioner, a hands-free restraint device designed for use in radiology and surgery.

DRE, Inc. has partnered with Pulmonetic Systems to bring Pulmonetic?s flagship product, the LTV 1000 ventilator, to veterinarians and animal research professionals.

A new Web site from Virbac forecasts infestation levels of three tick species by specific geography. The new Web site www.tickalert.com uses ZIP codes to create localized forecasts of the timing and level of infestation by deer ticks, lone star ticks and the American dog tick

Dr. Tom Mann, Akron, Ohio-based general practitioner, admits to a bit of surprise after reading a letter sent to his colleagues by another general practitioner.

Maitake Products, Inc. (MPI) launches its flagship immune-enhancing product Maitake D-Fraction? for the pet market under the name Grifron?-Pet DVM Fraction?.

Heska Corp. makes available 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.

The FDA Investigations Operations Manual includes revised instructions regarding the release of information.

It is always interesting to me how much health professionals complain about the intervention of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)into their practices and the costs and inconveniences of compliance.

Lifelearn releases Smart Moves for Technicians & Assistants, the newest addition to Lifelearn?s library of interactive CD-ROM team training programs authored by veterinary consultants from VMC, Inc.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Bovie Electrosurgical machine.

What are the limitations of general practitioners (GPs) and specialists?

Pericardial effusion (PE) is in the list of differential diagnoses when a patient presents with weakness or collapse, weak pulses and muffled heart sounds.

Neogen Corp. has added a line of lightweight drenchers and syringes to its Ideal Instruments veterinary product line.

Bovine Anatomy: An Illustrated Text, by Klaus-Dieter Budras and Robert E. Habel, provides a thorough map of the anatomy of the cow, according to the publisher.

East Brunswick, N.J.-The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has declared legal war on a veterinarian and his wife.

Raleigh, N.C.-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the State Animal Response Team (SART) a $250,000 grant to reproduce its model of animal emergency response in other states.

Elite Horse Clothing offers the patent-pending Belly Dickie?, which covers a horse?s stomach to protect from insect bites. The product is designed to be durable and comfortable for the horse, while protecting the stomach region.

Animus Medica International has launched its first peer-reviewed health education library for pet owners, distributed by veterinarians.

ImproMed releases the Infinity Tablet PC for inventory control.

Gonzales, Texas-While the situation appears to be under control, state and federal authorities in Texas continue to monitor the highly infectious strain of avian influenza (AI) detected on a Texas poultry farm in February, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).