IDEXX Catalyst Dx® Chemistry Analyzer adds Lithium Heparin Whole Blood Separator
IDEXX Laboratories introduced a lithium heparin whole blood separator for the Catalyst Dx® Chemistry Analyzer, an enhancement for the bench-top instrument that allows users to eliminate pipetting, sample tubes and external centrifugation. The separator lets practitioners draw blood and transfer it directly to the Catalyst Dx analyzer in seconds. This newest Catalyst Dx innovation eliminates steps, streamlines testing work flow, saves money, and enables practices to share results with clients during the patient visit. For more information about the Catalyst Dx Chemistry Analyzer, please call IDEXX at (800) 355-2896.
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Midmark announces new promotion
Midmark Corporation announced the launch of its fourth quarter veterinary products promotion, T3 total tooth tech. The promotion offers veterinary practices the opportunity to receive high-value rebates with the purchase of specific Midmark veterinary products including all models of the VetProâ Dental Delivery Systems. Promotional products include: VetProâ 1000, VetProâ 5000, VetVision Complete Digital Dental X-ray System*, and the VDX-Vet Digital Sensor System*. The promotion runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2010, and is available through select Midmark Animal Health Distributors.
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Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health offers once-a-day treatment for otitis externa in dogs
A new once-a-day treatment for otitis externa (inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal) in dogs is now available from Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, a leader in treating canine ear disease. POSATEX™ (1% Orbifloxacin, 0.1% Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate and 0.1% Posaconazole, Otic Suspension), an effective antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal medication, is the next generation treatment for severe otitis externa in dogs. The seven-day treatment is designed to make compliance easier and bring fast relief to dogs suffering from this painful condition. POSATEX Otic Suspension, available in 7.5, 15 and 30g plastic bottles, is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa associated with susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and bacteria (coagulase positive staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis).

Monoject™ introduces new silver plunger rod
Monoject™ Veterinary introduced a new generation of Monoject™ Veterinary 3mL combinations with the silver plunger rod. A refined veterinary needle point provides optimal sharpness and durability with an advanced lubrication to glide through the toughest animal hide. The needle features a metal hub insert that provides stability for even the most challenging uses. Monoject™ Veterinary as always, is made in the USA and comes in a 100-percent recyclable #5 plastic rigid pack case container.

Intervet/Schering-Plough introduces poultry vaccine to protect against Newcastle and Marek’s diseases
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announced that Innovax®-ND, a recombinant vaccine that helps aid in the protection of Newcastle and Marek’s diseases in chickens with just one dose, has been approved for use in the United States. The vaccine is conveniently administered by in ovo injection to 18-day chicken embryos. Vaccination and biosecurity are key to avoiding potentially massive economic losses due to Newcastle disease (ND), the world’s most prevalent poultry disease. Innovax-ND utilizes the herpesvirus of turkey (HVT) to carry Newcastle disease (ND) antigens, which induce immunity against ND. HVT also protects chickens against Marek’s disease, which is caused by a herpesvirus and results in tumors, high mortality and immunosuppression.