ELISA Test Makes Screening for Giardia a Snap
Who: Idexx Laboratories
What: Snap Giardia Test
Why: The first pet-side test to identify soluble Giardia antigen, Snap Giardia provides veterinarians with an accurate diagnosis in eight minutes, according to the company. The test delivers 95 percent sensitivity and 99.3 percent specificity compared to IFA, and 96.2 percent sensitivity and 100 percent specificity compared to reference laboratory ELISA tests, according to the company. The test procedure includes a conjugate fecal swab that allows for easy, hands-off sampling.
Phone: (800) 248-2483
Web: www.idexx.com

Hands-free Restraint Device
Who: Jorgensen Laboratories Inc.
What: Multi-Arm Positioner
Why: A hands-free restraint device for radiology and surgery, according to the company. The positioner features a mounting clip that can attach to the surgery or radiology table, and three joints allow limb positioning at any angle. Single- or double-bracket configurations are available.
Phone: (800) 525-5614
Web: www.jorvet.com

Tarless Antisebborheic Shampoo
Who: Virbac Corp.
What: Keratolux Antiseborrheic Shampoo
Why: Keratolux manages mild to severe keratoseborrheic disorders in dogs and cats without the objectionable attributes associated with tar shampoos, according to the company. The shampoo helps remove excess scales associated with dry, flaky or greasy skin. Its cleaning properties are pH-balanced, and tea tree oil provides an herbal scent and helps control odor, according to the company. Keratolux also contains essential fatty acids to restore the epidermal barrier, plus moisturizers, zinc gluconate and vitamin B6.
Phone: (800) 338-3659
Web: www.virbaccorp.com

Single-Dose, Thimersol-Free Vaccine
Who: Merial
What: IMRAB 1 TF
Why: Merial rounds out its rabies vaccine line with the addition of IMRAB 1 TF, a one-year, thimersol-free vaccine for dogs and cats. IMRAB 1 TF offers veterinarians the option of using a single-dose rabies vaccine without the thimersol additive used to reduce contamination from repeated needle entries in multi-dose vials. All states, except for Mississippi (which requires three-year rabies vaccinations), have approved the new vaccine, according to the company.
Phone: (800) Merial-1
Web: www.merial.com

Urine Catching Cup
Who: Adapt Plastics
What: P-Cup Urinary Retriever
Why: Designed to keep hands clean and dry when collecting urine samples from dogs, the reusable P-Cup can be bent into different angles. The collector helps keep specimens clean and does not startle dogs when users approach them for a sample, according to the company. Additional cups are available.
Phone: (815) 633-9263
Web: www.adaptplastics.com

In-Clinic CBC Results
Who: Heska Corp.
What: Heska CBC-Diff System
Why: Heska's CBC-Diff System renders reliable three-part differential results complete with histograms and recommendations for dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, ferrets or mice in less than one minute. The hematology system also features True20 Sampling—the ability to achieve accurate results with only a 20 micro-liter minimum blood draw—a big benefit for small animals that don't have a large blood volume, according to the company. Designed to automatically sense, flush and clear debris, the system requires only monthly maintenance, and its reagents are cyanide-free, making disposal easy and environmentally friendly.
Phone: (800) 464-3752
Web: www.heska.com