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PATIENT-SIDE TESTING FOR ANTIBODY TITERS An in-house diagnostic tool to evaluate antibody response to canine core vaccinations or infection has been launched by Biogal-Galed Labs. Canine b VacciCheck (biogal.co) establishes antibody titers for infectious canine hepatitis, canine parvovirus, and canine distemper virus. According to Dr. Ronald Schultz of the University of Wisconsin, the new test is a costeffective, user-friendly, expedient titer test for determining the need to vaccinate or revaccinate and therefore avoid potential adverse events. For further information, go to biogal.co.il.Press release 5/2011

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V-TOP SURGERY TABLE UNVEILED DRE Veterinary (DREveterinary.com) announced its new DRE Edge, a stainless steel V-top surgery table equipped with a brake and heavyduty hydraulic pump for easy positioning at heights of 29 to 37 inches. The DRE Edge is perfect for procedures requiring precise animal positioning, said Nathan Claypool, director of DRE Veterinary. You can adjust the table easily with the foot-operated pump. The units extraheavy-duty base can accommodate animals up to 300 lb and is coated with an FDA-approved powder epoxy finish for durability. DRE Edge is available in 48- and 60-inch lengths. For more information about this product and others, visit DREveterinary.com.Press release 5/2011
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Get your clients to bring their cats in for regular checkups. Improve the checkup experience for the owner, you, and your staffplus improve the health and well-being of your feline patients!

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