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From The Publisher
Veterinary Advantage names Livestock Editor
Vet-Advantage Pricing Index Update
Quote of the Week

Companion
AVMA supports new legislation to combat animal and human disease
Infection control practices at veterinary offices inadequate, research finds
Midmark Animal Health’s Annette Poirier named Teacher of the Year
Cat hypertension study seeking thousands of cats with kidney disease
Colorado State student named Bayer Excellence in Communication Award winner
California horse owners urged to prepare for wildfire season
Putney promotes Jennifer Johansson to senior VP Regulatory Policy and Counsel
Fluid therapy guidelines for veterinarians released

Livestock
Superior Livestock Auction purchased by National Livestock
Bill allowing hog farmers to scale back gets legislature approval
“Cool Cow” app launched by Purina
Dairy farms as a source of energy?
Sulfur toxicity in range cattle
March beef exports down in volume

Compendium
Small Animal Compendium Veterinary Library weekly updates
Large Animal Compendium Veterinary Library weekly updates

Sales
Weekly Motivation
Pat Malone’s sales tip of the week

Events
IDEXX to host complimentary Preventive Care Webinar for your customers May 14, 15
Symposium on Non-Surgical Contraceptive Methods of Pet Population Control to be held in June

Products To Watch
Bayer reintroducing DVM® dermatology products to market
IDEXX Catalyst Dx® Chemistry Analyzer providing real-time diagnostic results to more than 10,000 veterinary practices
Elite Veterinary Products announces new, advanced line of surgical fabrics
Ceva releases Feliway®wipes
Clipper Distributing introduces BLOXR X-ray protection apparel
Kinetic Vet introduces EquiShield® IBH Salve

Vet-Advantage News - 05/14/2013

SymbolCompanyPriceChange%52wk range
^GSPC"S&P 500" 1655.35-13.81"1266.74 - 1667.47"
ABAX"ABAXIS43.51-0.71"28.88 - 49.45"
ABT"Abbott Laboratori" 37.720.00"28.4634 - 38.00"
BAX"Baxter Internatio" 72.30-0.74"48.98 - 73.95"
CENT"Central Garden & " 7.86-0.18"8.25 - 12.61"
COV"Covidien plc. Ord" 65.25-0.55"50.25 - 68.83"
HSIC"Henry Schein95.32-0.83"71.97 - 92.90"
HSKA"Heska Corporation" 7.90-0.10"7.48 - 13.00"
IDXX"IDEXX Laboratorie" 83.37-2.19"81.31 - 101.18"
JNJ"Johnson & Johnson" 88.46-0.13"61.71 - 88.64"
LLY"Eli Lilly and Com" 54.92-0.22"39.93 - 58.40"
MRK"Merck & Company46.71-0.62"37.02 - 48.79"
MWIV"MWI Veterinary Su" 120.00-0.38"86.09 - 137.18"
NEOG"Neogen Corporatio" 54.34-1.04"37.06 - 51.50"
NVS"Novartis AG Commo" 74.62-0.01"51.20 - 75.67"
PDCO"Patterson Compani" 39.00-0.23"30.82 - 38.25"
SNY"Sanofi American D" 55.050.00"33.03 - 55.77"
WOOF"VCA Antech24.68-0.11"17.56 - 26.00"
XRAY"DENTSPLY Internat" 41.47-0.84"35.04 - 43.63"
PETS"PetMed Express13.07-0.24"9.15 - 14.51"
PETM"PetSmart69.06-0.74"55.06 - 72.75"
ZTS"Zoetis Inc. Class" 33.55+0.51"30.42 - 35.42"


Livestock and Commodity Prices, Monday's Close

Agricultural Product Contract Last Price
Corn Jul 2013 652'0
Soybeans Jul 2013 1411'0
Wheat Jul 2013 710'4"
Live Cattle Jun 2013 120.875
Feeder Cattle Aug 2013 146.500
Lean Hogs Jun 2013 91.150
Class III Milk Jun 2013 17.80
Vet-Advantage Consumer Price Index

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