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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | - Neb. veterinarians prep for livestock disease emergency
More than 180 veterinarians are part of Nebraska's Livestock Emergency Disease Response System, a group training to respond to a livestock disease outbreak emergency. "The events of 9/11 brought to the forefront the realities of the potential of a foreign animal disease, or an agriterrorist event, that could endanger our number one industry -- that being livestock," said Nebraska state veterinarian Dennis Hughes. KOLN-TV/KGIN-TV (Nebraska) (8/23)      - Baby panda at San Diego Zoo thriving, veterinarians say
The San Diego Zoo's baby panda passed its first veterinary exam with flying colors, weighing in at a healthy 1.5 pounds and registering healthy lungs and heart. Baby panda exams have to be fast -- this one was just three minutes -- to avoid interfering with mother-baby bonding, so veterinarians still aren't certain of the animal's sex. Panda mom Bai Yun is doting on the baby, her sixth in her time at the zoo. Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now blog (tiered subscription model) (8/23)  | Earn 2X rewards points on shipping costs with The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  - Small kidneys are a sign of problems, veterinarian writes
Veterinarian Lee Pickett writes that small kidneys in a cat are not normal and generally result from chronic kidney disease, which can have several causes including periodontal disease, bladder infections, ingestion of toxins such as lilies and antifreeze, and other organ problems such as pancreatitis. In this article, Dr. Pickett also recommends behavioral modification for a pit bull's nighttime barking. Reading Eagle Press (Pa.) (8/24) - Heartworms and toxoplasmosis aren't only parasites on the block
While most owners are aware of heartworms and toxoplasmosis, they may be surprised to learn that giardia and coccidia are two other parasites that can infect their pets. Veterinarian Lisa Yung notes good hygiene is the best prevention for infection by the protozoan parasites, but regular fecal exams during veterinary visits can detect the parasites and allow for treatment. The Oregonian (Portland) (8/23)  | Reach Health Care Leaders with SmartBrief
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 | Around the Office | | | | - Veterinarians can help keep dairy producers in compliance
As the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service rolled out new guidelines Aug. 6 that expanded testing for residue in cattle to more than 50 substances including antibiotics, pesticides and growth promotants, producers need a good veterinary partner to create, implement and help record treatment protocols and prevent unacceptable residue levels, Pfizer veterinarians Mike Lormore and Gary Neubauer said. "The main cause of drug residues in dairy beef cattle is the use of medications without adequate oversight from a veterinarian," said Dr. Lormore, director of veterinary operations for Pfizer Animal Health. Agri-View (Madison, Wis.) (8/23)  | Corporate card acceptance is the lynchpin of payment success
While all major corporate card providers have dramatically expanded their acceptance networks, there are still gaps to be closed. Partnering with a card that provides the largest network possible could build credibility with the travel program and drive better compliance. Learn more in this FREE white paper from MasterCard. |
| Association News | | | | - The September 1 issue of JAVMA News is available online
News and feature articles about the veterinary profession and animal health are available online for free from the twice-monthly Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Read the September 1 JAVMA News.
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