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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Schmallenberg virus resurfaces in U.K.; vaccine not ready
Schmallenberg virus, which causes serious deformities and death in lambs and calves but is not a threat to humans, is expected to begin spreading through the U.K. again, according to Peter Mertens, head of the vector-borne diseases program at the Institute for Animal Health. Since January, cases have surfaced at 276 farms, according to U.K. Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens. A vaccine exists but has not been approved and likely won't be available soon enough to prevent cases this year. BBC (8/7), Farmers Weekly Interactive (U.K.) (8/7)      - Research on deadly canine disorder could help humans
University of Helsinki researchers found that mucopolysaccharidoses, a rare disorder in Brazilian terriers that causes severe skeletal malformations and death, is caused by a mutation of the GUSB gene, which makes the normal bone formation pathways malfunction. Other species, including humans, suffer from a similar condition, and this discovery may lead to breakthroughs in the study of those diseases. LiveScience.com (8/7) - India grapples with millions of stray dogs
Since 2001, euthanizing dogs has been illegal in India, resulting in an explosion in the stray dog population. It's estimated that tens of millions of strays roam the country's streets, biting millions of people with the human rabies toll reaching an estimated 20,000 deaths each year. Some health officials and animal advocates are promoting aggressive spay and neuter programs along with vaccinations, while others are calling for the use of a contraceptive vaccine and reinstating euthanasia. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (8/6) - USDA decertifies Tennessee walking horse group
The USDA issued a notice of decertification to SHOW, a Tennessee walking horse organization, because the group failed to meet a deadline for implementing more strict inspections to reduce horse soring. The move means the group cannot conduct inspections, but since the decertification has not been finalized, SHOW plans to have inspectors at this month's Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. WTVC-TV (Chattanooga, Tenn.)/The Associated Press (8/7)  | Finally, a Bank that's not all bark
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- Rodenticide poison poses threat for house pets, too
People often use rat bait to poison unwanted critters such as mice, but they may not know that their own pet or a neighborhood animal could be killed by ingesting the poison itself or eating a rodent that did so, says veterinarian Anne Hale. Dogs who ingest rodenticide experience severe internal bleeding and can die without prompt, appropriate and aggressive treatment. AnnArbor.com (Mich.) (8/7) - Understanding lymphosarcoma in dogs and cats
Veterinarian Jennifer Coates explains that lymphoma, also referred to as lymphosarcoma, is a cancer of white blood cells that affects dogs and cats. The symptoms can include enlarged lymph nodes, decreased appetite, depression, vomiting and fever, Dr. Coates writes. Dogs generally have a better prognosis than cats, with longer remission times, but the disease is not curable in either species, notes Dr. Coates. PetMD.com/Fully Vetted blog (8/7)  | Exclusive Offer Only for SmartBrief Readers!
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| Association News | |  | | - AVMA's SchoolTube channel increases teacher access to AVMA videos
Because some U.S. public schools block YouTube content, the AVMA has opened a channel on the moderated site SchoolTube at the request of teachers and advisors who wanted access to AVMA's online videos. View AVMA's School Tube channel.
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