02 March/April 2010
Dateline 4.1.10Welcome to VetCom Publications, a bi-monthly newsletter availableboth in print and online. VetCom Publications offers readers case studies,practice tips from a clinical and cost savings perspective as well aseducational opportunities. This issue also includes a forum for Veterinarianto Manufacturer communication and so much more.As an introductory note to this issue I want to highlight that <strong>Abaxis</strong>,Inc. has experienced incredible growth despite the economic downturnimpacting many companies in a wide variety of industries. <strong>Abaxis</strong>, Inc.,a point of care diagnostic company, has experienced an increase inveterinary instruments and consumable revenue for the nine monthsending December 31, 2009 in the North America Animal Health segmentof 23% year over year. While many companies are downsizing, <strong>Abaxis</strong>has increased our head count by nearly 4% and our facilities at ourworldwide corporate headquarters have grown by 27%.We don’t take our growth for granted; on the contrary, <strong>Abaxis</strong> is focusedon research and development, exemplary products, sales, marketing,services and support in every sense of the word. Because of that focus ourcustomers have come to know <strong>Abaxis</strong> for our superior quality products andservices, ultimately reflected in the company's strong balance sheet.Please note our growth is a direct result of VetScan ® products like thenewly released VetScan i-STAT ® 1, a handheld analyzer, and the muchanticipated Canine Wellness Profile with a built in heartworm antigentest which changes the paradigm of wellness testing.The addition of these products to the portfolio of products that includethe VetScan VS2 chemistry analyzer, VetScan HM2 hematology analyzer,VetScan HM5 hematology analyzer, VetScan VSpro coagulation andspecialty analyzer and the Canine Heartworm Rapid Test allows yourpractice to meet all of your in-house testing needs.Enjoy this issue and I look forward to your feedback, comments andcustomer advice in this exciting field of Animal Health.Sincerely,Valerie Goodwin-AdamsDirector of Marketing<strong>Abaxis</strong>, Inc.IN THIS ISSUEPublicationsAPRIL 2010The Case forCoagA review of coagulationand the need forin-office assessmentTHE LETHARGICIGUANAA CASE STUDY BYMARK A. MITCHELL,DVM, MS, PhDWe’re Hittingthe RoadSee us in a townnear youSpeak UpWe want to hearfrom youThe Need to Assess Patients with ComprehensiveIn-House Blood Work 4Where to Find Us 11Full Recovery for This Foal 12Renal Failure in a Green Iguana 13Let Us Hear From You 16VETSCANDISTRIBUTORSUnited StatesAmerican Veterinary Supply800-869-2510DVM Resources877-828-1026Great Western Animal Supply800-888-7247Equipment Outreach, Inc.888-996-9968Hawaii Mega-Cor, Inc.800-369-7711IVESCO800-457-0118Lextron, Inc.800-333-0853Merritt Veterinary Supply800-845-0411Nelson Laboratories800-843-3322Northeast Veterinary Supply Co.866-638-7265Penn Vet Supply800-233-0210PCI Animal Health800-777-7241TW Medical888-787-4483Western Medical Supply800-242-4415Vet Pharm, Inc.800-735-8387VWR International, LLC800-932-5000CanadaAssociated Vet Purchasing Co.604-856-2146Aventix877-909-2242CDMV450-771-2368MidWest Drug204-233-8155Vet Novations866-382-6937Vie et Sante418-650-7888Western Drug Distribution877-329-93322010 March/April 03