One of the buzz phrases that has been sent around our offices has been the idea of having  advocates in our industry.  It's always nice to have a large following, or many people that understand your business and can be a sales force for you. The industry we are seeing many recent articles about and an industry on the rise for the need for advocates is in agriculture.  They are calling them "agvocates".  Recently a group in Canada has launched the beef advocacy and education program.  We wish the all the agvocates in Canada and their program all the best in the future. Here is the release provided by that group:

In a recent visit to one of our customers here in Colorado,it was learned that a virus can be a deadly peril as well as one that will be a huge detriment to a business.  When I asked the manager what was being done to combat deadly PEDv, the response was simple, "Everything we can." Recently in Veterinary Practice News it was reported:

We have seen many heroes in our time. One of my heroes and someone that has truly shaped many of our values in the present day is Martin Luther King, Jr. Here is hoping you too can have a dream. Be safe and happy on this MLK Day from all of us at E.I. Medical Imaging.

We have been watching the happenings at the Denver Zoo for quite some time as they are a user of the E.I. Medical Imaging Ibex® Pro Durable Portable Ultrasound System. They use their system for many of the zoo animals and we get a chance to see it in action with a video provided by the Denver Zoo.  The ultrasound of a pregnant tamandua is the first we have seen of this species.

Loveland, CO (I-Newswire) January 2, 2014 - E.I. Medical Imaging, a worldwide leader in portable ultrasound systems for veterinary use announced today the addition of Biogenec as the newest authorized Ibex® distributor in Bogotá, Colombia. Biogenec is an experienced supplier of portable ultrasound machines in South America and has been involved in the veterinary market in that country.

With E.I. Medical Imaging partnering with Biogenec it continues to show their commitment to the South American continent and they further open up the market share for E.I. Medical Imaging in this part of the world. Company President, Chas Maloy states, "We are continuing our push to open up our presence and sales in South America and adding Sergio Gomez and his company in Colombia is a good decision for us." Biogenec provides embryo transfer, artificial insemination and in-vitro fertilization and now adds portable, durable veterinary ultrasound equipment to its offerings. These services are growing in Colombia and E.I. Medical wants to grow its product line in the area. This company has a strong presence in the veterinary services industry. They will handle all sales in Colombia and this is a great way to expand the products provided by E.I. Medical Imaging.

E.I. Medical Imaging is excited to welcome Biogenec to its trusted network of distributors. "We are extremely excited and proud to welcome Biogenec to our partner network," says Maloy.

Biogenec will be selling and distributing the Ibex® family of portable ultrasound systems to the veterinarian market and to livestock producers throughout the country. The addition of Biogenec continues a marked movement by EIMI to continue its rise in the global marketplace.

If you have questions, feel free to contact E.I. Medical Imaging at info@eimedical.com. If you want to reach the team at Biogenec they can be reached at their main offices in Bogotá or on their company website.

It has been a year of trials and tribulation and tragedy and triumph for us here at E.I. Medical Imaging.  This is a look back at what was a year somewhat like a roller coaster ride.  A year of very good high times and a year of some low points.  We have weathered the storms of the year and we look forward to a 2014 filled with its own challenges, opportunities and I am sure difficult times as well.  Here is a look back at 2013.

We have been readying ourselves here at E.I. Medical Imaging for the inevitable rush of year-end purchasing of our portable veterinary ultrasound systems.  Every year at this time many companies or veterinarians have to get their purchases accomplished and their books cleared of monies slated for equipment.  They want to get a fresh start on the new year and are busy readying themselves for tax season which is always a joy to prepare for as Spring arrives.

We have been running what some of us have been calling the Black Friday/Cyber-Monday/Ibex Orange Holiday Special now since November 25. We have been very busy here with year end inventory counting, with attending the AAEP and just generally trying to stay on top of things during the holidays.  Originally we wanted to run this sale through the close of business on Friday, December 13, 2013.