Warner Instruments releases cameras designed for laboratories. The CMOS camera allows for quick and precise setting of specimen and microscope. The CCD camera features up to 7 megapixel resolution and is especially adept at acquiring images under low-light conditions, the company reports.

Donald C. Plumb, Pharm.D., updates dosing recommendations for a wide range of species and provides details on monitoring, chemistry and storage.

Fred Anthony Mann, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Dipl. ACVECC, and two other experts offer a thorough introduction to the surgical principles essential to good veterinary practice.

Dickson D. Varner, DVM, Dipl. ACT, and three other experts edit a two-volume hardcover set that provides detailed information on examination techniques, breeding procedures, pregnancy diagnosis and management.

Nancy Scanlan, DVM, provides an overview of the technician’s role in complementary medicine, covers both common and lesser-known holistic modalities, and outlines step-by-step procedures.

Skyhorse Publishing Inc. publishes “The Complete Care of Baby Animals: Expert Advice on Raising Orphaned, Adopted or Newly Bought Kittens, Puppies, Foals, Lambs, Chicks, and More” by C.E. Spaulding, DVM, and Jackie Clay. Topics covered include formulas and feeding schedules, index of common diseases, first aid, safety when dealing with wild baby animals advice on releasing animals back into the wild.

Larry P. Tilley, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, and Francis W.K. Smith Jr., DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, edit an updated, authoritative guide to 838 specific disorders in cats and dogs and shed light on dozens of new topics.

Barbara L. Oglesbee, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, updates a resource on diagnosing and treating diseases commonly seen in small exotic mammals and provides customizable client education handouts.

Lifelearn Inc. presents the fourth version of its website design and hosting service. With the new system, veterinarians can integrate their website with social media pages, allow site visitors to bookmark information and share with social media sites, publish blogs with keywords that enhance search engine optimization, offer e-commerce capabilities and take advantage of email marketing services.

Bulldog Series McAllister Software Systems introduces the Bulldog Series of veterinary office software. Each central processing unit case has specialized air intake grills that limit the amount of pet hair, dander and dust that can clog up computer system. Also available is backup workstation, which can act as a secondary host in the event of a main server failure, according to the manufacturer. Posted: 12/19/11