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Oxy Blast Peroxide based water treatments opens for business in Canada

January 6th 2010: Oxy Blast Canada is pleased to announce the anniversary of its first official year in Canada. Oxy Blast®, is a proprietary formula of hydrogen peroxide for livestock, poultry and residential use. Oxy Blast® cleans up water contaminants, water well pumps, water lines, waterers, stock tanks and holding tanks.


Producers using Oxy Blast® report better overall health of livestock and poultry that leads to better production. The NSF certified brand of hydrogen peroxide is the preferred choice for residential use. more

January Scenario for Pfizer Animal Health’s “Virtual Walk the Pens” Simulator

Mysterious Weight Loss in the Virtual Barn


New York (Jan. 4, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Health is releasing the first scenario of 2010 for the “Virtual Walk the Pens” simulator. The eighth scenario, available at www.individualpigcare.com/WTPGame, tests players’ ability to identify early signs of trouble to prevent losses in the virtual barn.


When the pigs arrived they looked great and the group’s average weight was around 15 pounds per pig, but now something is up in the virtual barn. The last caregiver has reported that big pigs with good body condition look fine one day and then start to lose flesh the next, even though they seem to be eating. Players must walk the pens and report their observations to the virtual veterinarian who will offer advice. By taking the appropriate actions now, players will be able to get these pigs and the virtual barn back on track. more

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