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Animal Health International, Inc. Reports Its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2010 Earnings and Guidance for Fiscal Year 2011

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:09:43 +0000

WESTLAKE, Texas — Animal Health International, Inc. , a leading distributor of animal health products in the United States and Canada, today reported its financial results for the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter, which ended June 30, 2010, as well as fiscal year performance.

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Dog ban at Derwenthorpe site

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:09:21 +0000

PET owners have hit out after “keep out” signs sprang up on York’s proposed Derwenthorpe site, along with warnings that herbicides are going to be sprayed.

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Pet shelter gets a helping hand

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:09:18 +0000

Though it’s a Saturday, Zhang Luping was up early, working with volunteers to care for the animals housed at Beijing Human and Animal Environmental Education Center (BHAEE).

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Vendors showcase new products

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:09:41 +0000

The Gemini LXL PET/CT scanner offers advanced applications and helps to optimize workflow and streamline operations, according to Philips. It features crystal and detector technology and offers 4D capabilities.

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Pet safety in focus in Randolph

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:09:29 +0000

RANDOLPH TWP. —Dogs may be a child’s best friend, but understanding how to properly interact with canines is essential.

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US Pet Health Spending to Reach $33 Billion by 2014

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:09:06 +0000

ROCKVILLE, MD–(Marketwire - 09/07/10) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Freedonia Group Inc’s new report “Pet Health: Products & Services” to their collection of Healthcare market reports. Total spending on pet health products and services is expected to advance 6.5 percent annually to $33.1 billion in 2014. At that time, there will be over 200 million pets in the US and 62 …

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KC conference matches venture capitalists, animal health industry

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:09:29 +0000

Both sides of the potential deals — startups and the investors they’re trying to lure — see the forum as a unique gathering of people who understand the money to be made in animal health.

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Pet owners like taking their pets to work, but rules should be established

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:09:26 +0000

By Marie Stempinski, Special to the Times Friday, September 3, 2010 Workers are happier when they take their pets to work, but not all co-workers share their enthusiasm. Companies are wise to establish workplace “pettiquette.” Did you know that one in five American companies allow employees to bring their pets to work? That’s according to a recent survey by the American Pet Products …

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Humane Society offers pet care classes for kids

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:09:48 +0000

Does your child rescue frogs out of window wells? Can you barely see their bed underneath all the stuffed animals? Are they begging you daily to get a dog or cat?If so, you must be the parent of an “animal loving kid.”Unfortunately, not every family can have pets. It may not be the right time or maybe a family member has allergies. Pets require a lot of time and attention. Kids sometimes just …

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Community Digest

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:09:13 +0000

Deerfield/ Lake Zurich Pet Vaccinations: The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center’s Animal Care and Control Program will offer two low-cost pet vaccinations: from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at West Deerfield Township and Deerfield Park District at Brickyards Park located adjacent to the Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at Page …

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