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JAN-FEB 2016

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Today's VeTerinary news tvpjournal.com | January/February 2016 RAPIDBAC VET ADVANCES DIAGNOSIS OF CANINE URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS Silver Lake Research Corporation is taking urine cultures out of the laboratories and into the clinics with the launch of RapidBac Vet, the frst rapid immunoassay for detection of gram-positive and gram- negative bacteria in urine, for use as an aid in the diagnosis of canine urinary tract infections (UTIs). RapidBac Vet provides veterinary practices with an accurate and cost-effective point-of-care solution that can be performed during the initial clinic visit. With results appearing in less than 20 minutes, RapidBac Vet expands a clinic's in-house testing capability to immediately rule in or rule out UTIs with 98.5% accuracy and allows clinical teams to test and treat in the same visit. To learn more about RapidBac Vet, visit rapidbacvet.com. DIABETES PETCARE ALLIANCE SETS SIGHTS ON UNDIAGNOSED PATIENTS The Diabetes PetCare Alliance is rolling out a program to help veterinary practices identify new diabetes cases and jump-start management of the disease. Formed in 2014 via collaboration between Merck Animal Health, Nestlé Purina PetCare, and Zoetis, the Diabetes PetCare Alliance is extending its mission by equipping more veterinary practices with vital tools and resources relating to diabetes awareness. Participating clinics will receive client education tools from the Alliance to aid with diabetes awareness and screenings. Veterinary clinics can now enroll to participate in the Diabetes PetCare Alliance by visiting usa.petdiabetesmonth.com. 18 MIDMARK ANIMAL HEALTH INTRODUCES NEW DIGITAL DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY READER Midmark Animal Health has introduced the new VetPro CR Digital Dental Radiography Reader, which provides rapid, high-quality readings and is signifcantly faster than units currently available on the market. It has a small footprint and is low maintenance, with no brushes for ease of cleaning and reduction of image artifacts. Up to 4c plate size is available, enabling technicians to capture larger teeth with easier positioning. In addition, the VetPro CR eliminates the darkroom and chemicals and works with Midmark's proprietary Progeny Imaging Software (included at no additional cost) to optimize acquisition, processing, and management. For more information, call 1-800-MIDMARK or visit midmarkanimalhealth.com/CR . For more veterinary news, go to Facebook.com/ TodaysVeterinary Practice AMERICAN HEARTWORM SOCIETY OFFERS NEW CE OPPORTUNITIES Veterinarians can now register to attend the 2016 Triennial Heartworm Symposium, designed for both specialists and veterinary practitioners. Those registering can take advantage of early-bird rates for the symposium, which will take place September 11 to 13, 2016, at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans. The conference, sponsored by the American Heartworm Society, is expected to cover topics, including heartworm testing practices, heartworm resistance, the risks of soft kill, Wolbachia , heartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD) in cats, shelter medicine, and the effects of climate change on mosquito populations. To register for the symposium and learn more, visit heartwormsymposium2016.com. Special rates are available for veterinary students and veterinary technicians.

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