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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | - Sharks get suntans without cancer worries
Sharks' skin turns black from exposure to the sun, but the tan doesn't come with the same cancer concerns that plague other species after exposure to ultraviolet rays, scientists say. Researchers hope to discover the secrets of sharks' resilient skin and replicate the beneficial properties for humans. Discovery (8/15)      - Research indicates drug may bypass opiate addiction
Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia found a drug blocked immune receptors linked to addiction in rats without also blocking the pain-relieving properties of morphine. Researchers hope the work will lead to new ways to treat pain without fostering addiction. New Scientist (8/14) - CDC reports 693 cases of West Nile virus infection in U.S.
The CDC says the spread of the West Nile virus is speeding up, with 693 cases so far this summer nationally. More than half were reported in Texas, where moderate winter temperatures and spring rains boosted the mosquito population, according to an entomologist. USA TODAY (8/14)  | Earn 2X rewards points on gasoline purchases with The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  - L.A. Zoo makes new rules to keep baby chimps safe
Adult male chimpanzees will be kept away from babies of the species under new rules at the Los Angeles Zoo, put in place after a grown male killed a 3-month-old female chimp in June. "The action was instantaneous, leaving no opportunity for rescuing the infant," zoo officials reported to the Los Angeles City Council this week. Daily News (Los Angeles) (8/14) - How some mammals have evolved into quick-drying creatures
Mice, lions and the family dog can shake themselves 70% dry in seconds, with smaller mammals having to shake faster to achieve the same effect, according to a Georgia Tech study. It's likely the ability evolved as a way for mammals to stay warm and dry more efficiently, said researcher David Hu. "Imagine you fell into the lake in the winter and had wet clothes all around you and couldn't dry," Hu said. LiveScience.com (8/14)  | Corporate card acceptance is the lynchpin of payment success
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 | Policy Watch | | | | - Md. lawmakers drop dog-bite legislation
Two proposals that would have placed strict liability on owners of all types of dogs have died in the Maryland General Assembly, a move some animal advocates say will make it tougher for owners of pit bulls and other breeds perceived as dangerous. The bills came after a court ruling that held a landlord liable when a tenant's pit bull mauled a child. The Gazette (Gaithersburg, Md.) (8/15)
- Agriculture issues take center stage in AVMA convention radio broadcast
Antibiotic use, animal welfare and the 2012 Farm Bill highlighted a live broadcast by AgriTalk Radio at the AVMA's Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif., Aug. 6. AgriTalk came to California to talk with veterinary experts and to explore the critical roles veterinarians play in agriculture and food safety. Visit the AVMA@Work blog to see video from AVMA's AgriTalk segments.
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