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Pinkeye Shield XT4, Vaccines for Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK)

vaccines for bovine pinkeyePinkeye Shield XT4 Protects against pinkeye caused by Moraxella bovis. Convenient 2 ml IM dose. New one-dose administration, with no booster required. Indications: For use in healthy cattle as an aid in the prevention of pinkeye caused by Moraxella bovis.

Moraxella bovis is a Gram-negative, aerobic, oxidase-positive  diplococcus  that is implicated in infectious keratoconjunctivitis in cattle, also colloquially known as Pink Eye. The bacteria Moraxella bovis (M. bovis) is the most common cause of pinkeye in cattle; however, other microorganisms also cause the disease.

Transmission of M. bovis and other pinkeye agents occurs through direct contact with an infected animal, and indirect transmission by contaminated flies, dust and other objects. The bacteria are located in the eyes and nasal cavities of infected cattle and secretions from these areas are a source of infection for other cattle.

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Sulfadimethoxine, Broad Spectrum Antibacterial for Cattle

Sulfadimethoxine broad spectrum antibacterial for cattleA broad spectrum antibacterial for cattle. Indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory complex, foot rot and calf diphtheria when sensitive to sulfadimethoxine.

Sulfadimethoxine is an antibiotic and also used to treat coccidial infections in many species. Sulfadimethoxine is an antibiotic of the sulfonamide class. As with other antibiotics, it is important that they inhibit or kill the infectious agent without injuring the host. In the case of the sulfas, the mechanism of action involves the essential nutrient known as Folic acid.

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Betadine Solution, Contains 5% Povidone Iodine

betadine-solutionThe most widely used disinfectant/detergent by veterinarians. Used for cleansing the operative site and the surgeon’s hands. Also used to clean and treat bacterial and fungal infections of the skin.

A specially formulated iodine solution for disinfecting animal skin, premises, and instruments. Contains 5% povidone Iodine.

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Veterinary Dental Surgery Set

Veterinary Dental Surgery SetUse for Management of periodontitis, discoloured teeth or teeth with damaged pulps, Fractured teeth requiring extraction or root canal treatments, Feline oral conditions – odontoclastic resorptive lesions and chronic gingivostomatitis, Enamel dysplasia, Orthodontic assessment (bite evaluation) and treatment in selected cases, Oral surgery – oral tumours, oronasal fistula repair, cleft palate repair, Jaw fractures, Temperomandibular joint problems.

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VetDrug Application for iPhone, iPod, and iPad

VetDrug Application for iPhone, iPod, and iPadThe most complete and concise veterinary drug reference. VetDrug is a simple, clean and easy to use veterinary drug reference. It’s loaded with over 100 commonly used veterinary drugs and includes dosing, warnings and potential side effects.

This comprehensive database contains treatment options for a variety of animals including dogs, cats, and numerous exotic species. The main screen displays two menu available, they are VetDrug and Unit Conversion. The Unit Conversion menu contains Weight and Body surface area, so you can suit your need. For online Veterinary Drug References, you could use Veterinary Formulary by University of Minnesota or Veterinary Product Database by Drugs.com.

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Introduction to Equine Dentistry DVD Video

Introduction to Equine Dentistry DVD VideosThe 27 minute Introduction to Equine Dentistry DVD Video is a must have DVD for Vet Students in their early studies. This DVD Video presents the basics of equine dentistry using anatomically correct 3D animation. It also provides excellent presentation material for veterinarians that give educational lectures to clients and horse-clubs.

This DVD presents the basics of equine dentistry in a manner which is easy to understand by the veterinary student or veterinary client. DVD topics included are anatomy of the skull and teeth, aging process, the chewing cycle, a guide to age indicators tooth nomenclature, incisor and molar malocclusions, the Triadan System and dental examinations.

Created in CG-animation which creates a 3-D viewing experience from basic anatomy to the process of aging, delivers incredible digital visuals and straight facts about the importance of equine teeth.

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Tabletop Small Animal Anesthesia Machine, CDS 9000

Small Animal Anesthesia Machine TabletopCommon features of the small animal anesthesia machine include Powder coated for quick and easy cleaning; a non-rebreathing outlet port; Adaptable to all styles of vaporizers; a pop-off valve designed to interface with an active waste gas evacuation system; and 200 ml to four liter O2 flowmeter. It has an easy, quick change absorber canister.

Unit has flexibility to accommodate changing clinical practices with optional kits to convert from a tabletop unit to a pole mount or wall mount unit. Five year warranty. Details

Blood Pressure Cuff for Cats and Small Dogs

Blood Pressure Cuff for Cats and Small DogsBlood pressure is a test done to determine the pressure of the blood against the walls of blood vessels. This pressure is determined by how the heart pumps, the resistance to blood flow in the small arteries, the elasticity of the walls of the main arteries, how much blood is present and the blood viscosity or thickness.

Problems from high blood pressure arise when a blood vessel gets too small for the high pressure flow going through it. Blood pressure monitoring in dogs and cats will become more common as time goes on. At present there are some problems with equipment and there does not seem to be a clear consensus on blood pressure normal values.

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A Vet Tool Application for iPhone, iPod, and iPad

apple vet tool application for iphone ipod ipadA Vet Tool is an application from Apple, it is a perfect application for veterinarians, vet technicians, veterinary students, or anyone working in the veterinary field. It is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

A Vet Tool current version is 1.2.1 with iOS 4.0 Tested (1.8 MB). It features with five easy to use veterinary application. They are Complete Small Animal Drug Formulary with over 650 drugs; Common bloood value lab results for birds, cats, dogs, horses, cattle, ferrets, guinea pigs, and turtles; Collection of X-ray comparisons; Veterinary calculator (math calculator with memory function, conversion calculator, age calculator, gestation calculator, fluid rate calculator, dosage calculator); Veterinary Notepad. 

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Digital Small Animal Stationary X-Ray System with Anatomical Automatic Exposure Control

Stationary Navigator Small Animal X-Ray SystemDigital Small Animal Stationary X-Ray System with Anatomical Automatic Exposure Control. Features: Four veterinary mA stations: 50S; 100S; 300L; 400L; Integrated generator; Integrated table-mounted floating tubestand; 3-4 line pairs per millimeter, 10-15 million pixel sensor; Electric locks; Store more than 20,000 images: Hot-swap, one live drive, mirroring hard-drive, one immediate backup, and one to take home; Comprehensive one year non-prorated warranty, Remote support and monitoring is included for one year; and Up to ten hours of on-site training by professional service technicians who know veterinary x-ray.

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