1st Feb 2005 07:00
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC1 February 2005 Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Limited, BirminghamDate: Tuesday 1 February 2005 Embargoed: 7.00am Dechra launches next generation veterinary practice management system Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC ("Dechra") has established a joint venturepartnership with Cam-Dal Computing, providers of bespoke e-commerce solutions.This partnership will support Vetcom Systems, Dechra's I.T. division with thelaunch of its next generation of new cost-effective, multi-user, on-lineveterinary practice management system, Vetcom Open. The state of the art Open software system provides significantly improvedfunctionality over current veterinary practice management systems. The nextgeneration technology has been developed by Cam-Dal over several years and isalready established in a number of veterinary practices nationwide, includingmajor large animal sites, 24-hour emergency clinics and multi-site small animalgroups. Current feedback from the end-users has been exceptionally positive. Ian Page, Chief Executive, Dechra Pharmaceuticals commented: "We are focused on providing our customers with ever improving technology whichensures that they are able to operate a progressive, efficient andcost-effective practice. "With the introduction of Vetcom Open, we are confident that we can furtherincrease our market penetration of veterinary practice management systems." Enquiries: Ian Page, Chief Executive Fiona Tooley/Katie DaleDechra Pharmaceuticals PLC Citigate Dewe RogersonTelephone: 01782 771100 Telephone: 0121 455 8370Mobile: 07775 642222 Mobile: 07785 703523www.dechra.com---------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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