Four practitioners are joining the Veterinary Advisory Board at Abaxis Inc., a northern California company that manufactures, markets and sells portable blood analysis systems for the veterinary patient-care setting to provide rapid blood constituent measurements. This brings the number of board members to eight highly respected veterinarians, according to Abaxis. The expansion results in a diverse team of board-certified specialists and private practitioners to help with instrument use, test interpretation and patient management, the company said. Customers also benefit from seminars taught by advisory board members, at national, state and local conferences, and through industry meetings and Abaxis University. Craig Tockman, DVM, director of professional services for Abaxis North American Animal Health, said the board members are valued in their respective areas of expertise, as well as being outstanding educators. “By combining that expertise with Abaxis’ 24/7 technical service department, the company continues to expand its direct customer service benefits and economical point-of-care systems for the veterinary market,” Tockman said. New to the advisory board and their specialties: Mary Anna Thrall, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists – Clinical Pathology. . Gary Norsworthy, DVM, Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – Feline. . Mark A. Mitchell, DVM, MS, Ph.D, associate professor of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine – Exotics and Wildlife. . Heidi Ward, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine and Oncology. Existing board members: Terry Gerros, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal) - Equine and Large Animal Internal Medicine. . Don Harris, DVM, owner of Avian and Exotic Animal Medical Center, Miami, Fla. – Avian Medicine. . Kent Adams, DVM, owner of Appalachian Veterinary Services, Christiansburg, Va. – Analyzer Utilization - Equine, Practice Management, Equine Wellness Programs. . Kate An Hunter, DVM, owner of Carver Lake Veterinary Center in Woodbury, Minn. – Analyzer Utilization – Companion Animal, Companion Animal Wellness Programs. <HOME> Four practitioners are joining the Veterinary Advisory Board at Abaxis Inc., a northern California company that manufactures, markets and sells portable blood analysis systems for the veterinary patient-care setting to provide rapid blood constituent measurements.Four practitioners are joining the Veterinary Advisory Board at Abaxis Inc., a northern California company that manufactures, markets and sells portable blood analysis systems for the veterinary patient-care setting to provide rapid blood constituent measurements.Abaxis, Veterinary Advisory Board, Mary Anna Thrall, Gary Norsworthy, Mark A. Mitchell
