MyVet Imaging becomes Rayence subsidiaryAugust 1, 2018MyVet Imaging Inc. is now a subsidiary of South Korean digital imaging provider Rayence. The New Jersey-based company will sell its own high-resolution CMOS intraoral sensors with proprietary image processing software along with other veterinary dental solutions as well as DR flat panels and radiographic X-ray systems and ultrasound devices. The new subsidiary also will launch a dedicated equine imaging solution that will include the world's first 4-by-6-inch equine intraoral MyVet Imaging will be the primary resource center for development, production, logistics, and customer service for North America as well as Europe. As part of the launch, MyVet Imaging has updated its logo. "With this commitment, we expect to increase our combined global veterinary imaging sales by concentrating fully in the veterinary market space," said Leo Park, president of MyVet Imaging. "We are upgrading our business model to reflect complete dental, DR packages, and imaging solutions business. We are anticipating additional investments to develop more advanced veterinary dental imaging products [and] expand our manufacturing capabilities domestically." The company will display its complete veterinary portfolio at the New York Vet conference in November.
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Kindred Biosciences' Mirataz commercially available in U.S.May 9, 2018Update: this product is now commercially available in the U.S. Kindred Biosciences Inc. has received approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for Mirataz (mirtazapine transdermal ointment) for the management of weight loss in cats. Mirtazapine, which blocks specific serotonin and histamine receptors that play a role in appetite and nausea, demonstrated a 3.9 percent increase in body weight in cats with unintended weight loss in as little as 14 days, according to San Francisco-based Kindred. To help improve owner and patient compliance, Mirataz will be available in a topical formulation applied to the inner pinna of a cat's ear. Research shows daily topical application for 14 days resulted in measurable plasma concentrations of mirtazapine in cats, the manufacturer stated. Mirataz offers the confidence of a product approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine, convenience of transdermal application, Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) production quality, known stability, manufacturer technical support, and a practical way to manage feline weight loss without administration of oral medication, according to Valentine S. Williams, DVM, DACVS, director of veterinary affairs at Kindred Biosciences.
As U.S. pet obesity balloons, vets, owners talk diet, nutritionApril 20, 2018The dog and cat pet obesity epidemic in the U.S. continues to grow, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). In the organization's 2017 annual clinical survey, 56 percent of dogs and 60 percent of cats were classified as overweight or obese by their veterinarian. In 2016, APOP found 54 percent of dogs and 59 percent of cats were overweight or obese. In the survey, pet owners and veterinary professionals were questioned about diet and nutrition, sources of pet food advice, the benefits of corn, dry versus canned, whether pet food has improved, the best sources of pet dietary recommendations, and more. Among the findings: 58 percent of pet owners and 54 percent of veterinary professionals reported having tried to help their own pet lose weight via low-calorie and weight loss diets combined with increased exercise. 25 percent of pet owners and 43 percent of veterinary professionals said they were "too busy" to exercise their dog; 21 percent of pet owners and 19 percent of veterinary professionals cited behavior issues as a barrier. Inadequate access to exercise areas and physical limitations of the owner and pet rounded out the reported challenges. 48 percent of …
Are our patients being sold out by Big Pharma?November 2, 2011Only a fraction of the drugs we veterinary professionals use on our patients are actually approved for use in veterinary settings.
A Journey To Spain And PortugalMarch 20, 2007In November I participated in a European symposium with Robert M. Miller, DVM, author of "The Revolution in Horsemanship." In Spain, Dr. Miller presented seminars at the Barcelona Veterinary College and the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez. In Portugal, we held a symposium at the Royal Veterinary College in Lisbon and at the Equuspolis Center at the world-famous National Horse Fair in Golega. This traditional equestrian show began in 1571 on St. Martin's Day. It features the best Lusitanos for international buyers. Our mission was to acquaint horse enthusiasts with the concept of imprint training of foals followed by habituation training. Imprinting occurs most efficiently within the first hour of the foal's life. One hour of imprint training directly after birth, while the foal is still recumbent, removes fear of humans forever. The technique requires the trainer to touch the foal's entire body, with special attention to rubbing the ears, mouth, inside the nostrils, and legs and feet. On the following days, the foal is taught by habituation to tolerate blankets, saddles, noises, vehicles, other animals and anything that could potentially scare or "spook" an adult horse. Dr. Ron Fuller, who organized the symposium, demonstrated how he …
Abaxis Veterinary Market Sales Up 19%January 26, 2007Abaxis Inc.'s veterinary market reported revenue of $16.31 million for its third quarter ended Dec. 31, compared to revenue of $13.74 million in the year-ago period. Veterinary reagent disc sales for the third quarter were $8.7 million, an increase of 13 percent in the year-ago period. Year to date, the division reported revenue of $47.01 million, compared to revenue of $38.45 million in the year-ago period. Overall, Abaxis reported net income of $2.78 million on revenue of $22.02 million for its third quarter, compared to net income of $1.85 million on revenue of $17.44 million in the year-ago period. Year to date, the company reported net income of $7.29 million on revenue of $63.41 million, compared to net income of $5.15 million on revenue of $49.13 million in the year-ago period. Abaxis also reported a 42 percent revenue growth in its international revenue, compared to last year's third quarter, and a 47 percent international revenue growth year to date. International sales now account for 17 percent of the company's total revenue.
AAHA Issues, Revises Animal Welfare, Ethics StatementsNovember 10, 2005Fireflies might prove a fatal snack to exotic reptiles, according to a health alert released by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). Veterinarians should alert pet owners and advise them to take steps to prevent both the intentional or accidental ingestion of these common insects, the center reported. Based on a handful of reports from reptile owners, symptoms of poisoning quickly follow a lizard's ingestion of fireflies. These symptoms include head shaking, oral gaping, unsuccessful attempts at regurgitation and a darkening in color. The symptoms usually appear within 30 minutes of ingestion, and death might follow within the hour. Death is thought to be a result of heart malfunction. "A single firefly would have a very high probability of resulting in death," says Dr. Steve Hansen, board-certified veterinary toxicologist and director of the APCC. The warning is being issued to amphibian and bird owners as well. In addition to the lizard cases, fatal poisonings in tree frogs have been documented. In another instance, a bird that ingested a firefly regurgitated it but did not die, says Hansen. The health alert is based on about a half-dozen poisoning cases that have been …
Quality Of Life Scale Helps Make Final CallNovember 11, 2004There is a real need for assessing various levels of quality of life for aging, ailing and terminally ill pets. Most geriatric animals have one or more abnormal conditions that appear in their senior years and these conditions generally worsen with time. One third of senior pets are obese. Additionally, half of our nation's companion animals over the age of 10 become burdened with cancer and its related treatment issues. Veterinarians are frequently asked, "When is the right time to euthanize my beloved pet? How will I know?" A quality of life scale may help everyone, especially those in denial, to look at difficult-to-face issues. Caretakers can use this itemized scale to ask themselves if they are able to provide enough help to maintain an ailing pet in a humane way. Every animal has certain needs that should be recognized and respected. If we can meet these basic needs at a satisfactory level for our ailing companion animals, then we are justified in preserving the life of the ill pet during its decline. The goal in setting up the Quality of Life Scale is to provide a guideline so that pet owners can maintain a rewarding relationship that nurtures the …
Fort Dodge To Research Avian Influenza VaccineOctober 26, 2004The vaccine will be manufactured and stored at Fort Dodge facilities in Charles City, Iowa. They will house enough frozen antigen to produce 40 million doses of the AI vaccine. The doses are broken into 10 million for each AI subtype: H5N2, H5N9, H7N2, and H7N3. In the event of a high patogenicity outbreak, a vaccine to manage the disease would be prepared from the frozen antigen. The vaccine antigen bank is scheduled for completion by January 2005. <HOME>
Canada Warns Hamster Buyers Of Tularemia RiskOctober 7, 2004The Public Health Agency of Canada advised residents of several provinces to seek medical assistance if they had purchased "dwarf/pygmy or regular hamsters" within the past three months and are not feeling well. The agency also asked pet stores to closely monitor their hamsters and notify their local veterinarians if they observed illness and higher than usual mortality. Hamsters from a pet distributor in Manitoba have tested positive for Type B tularemia, a rare, usually mild but potentially fatal disease in humans, the Canadian government reported. The distributor allegedly shipped ill hamsters to pet stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. "We believe the risk to human health is low, but if people have sick hamsters and are feeling ill themselves, we want them to advise their health care provider," said Dr. David Butler-Jones, chief public health officer of Canada. Tularemia is treatable with antibiotics and is not spread person-to-person. It is usually transmitted by contact with infected animals or their cages, the Canadian government said. Possible infection routes include being bitten or licked by an infected animal; handling or cleaning the animal, its toys, cage and feeding equipment; breathing contaminated air; and eating or drinking contaminated food or water. …
