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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Rinderpest eradicated worldwide thanks in part to herders
Rinderpest, which is also referred to as "cattle plague" and causes diarrhea, fever and dehydration and can kill 90% of an entire herd in days, has been declared eradicated worldwide thanks to a heat-resistant vaccine and collaboration with local herders in Africa. The vaccine maintains its potency without refrigeration, allowing it be transported to remote areas. Local herders, whose in-depth knowledge of the disease and its symptoms as well as first-hand knowledge of the movement of cattle herds, proved invaluable in delivering vaccinations and identifying at-risk herds. PhysOrg.com (9/13)      - Epizootic hemorrhagic disease sickens S.D. cattle
According to South Dakota State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven, 40 cattle herds in the state are showing signs of infection with epizootic hemorrhagic disease, an illness transmitted by biting midges that primarily affects deer but can also infect cattle. While death is rare in cattle, affected animals have a fever, oral ulcers, lameness and excessive salivation, said Dr. Oedekoven, who recommends that owners of animals that may be infected get in touch with a veterinarian. KSFY-TV (Sioux Falls, S.D.)/The Associated Press (9/13) - Tufts treats and releases menagerie of wild animals
The Tufts Wildlife Clinic of the university's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine usually treats 1,600 to 1,800 injured or ill wildlife critters every year, but last year it handled some 2,000 cases because the economy is likely taking its toll on independent rehabilitators. Tufts successfully treated and released a young great horned owl that was injured when it got entangled in a backyard soccer net. Although human attitudes toward birds of prey have improved, run-ins with the human world are the main cause of injuries to the birds, including secondary poisonings, collisions with cars and occasionally a gunshot wound, said Tufts clinic spokesman Tom Keppeler. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (9/13)  | Employee Use of Social Media: The Impact of the Virtual World on Disciplining and Firing
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| Animal News | |  | | - Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscles become thin and weak, thereby unable to effectively pump blood throughout the body, writes veterinarian Lee Pickett. While the exact cause isn't clear, Dr. Pickett explains that factors including genetics, viral infections, nutritional deficiencies and toxins appear to play a role, and treatment may help extend the dog's life. Dr. Pickett also addresses an owner's question about grooming a new pet cat. Reading Eagle Press (Pa.) (9/14) - Preventative medicine is the best medicine, veterinarian says
Preventative care such as routine veterinary exams, baseline blood work and urine analysis, as well as good nutrition, will go a long way to ensure the health and well-being of senior pets, writes veterinarian Charlie Meynier. Some diseases, such as liver and kidney diseases, can progress to the point of 75% organ damage before clinical signs are apparent, making treatment difficult. However, early detection with exams and testing can mean better treatment options and quality of life for animals, Dr. Meynier explains. Vail Daily (Colo.) (9/13) - Meet Zeus, the world's tallest dog
Zeus, a 3-year-old male Great Dane from Michigan, has been crowned the world's tallest dog, standing 44 inches from foot to shoulder, by Guinness World Records 2013. He's taller than most humans when he stands upright on his hind legs, reaching 7 feet, 4 inches. Zeus edged out the previous world record holder, Giant George, by one inch. A Savannah cat named Trouble won top honors for the tallest cat at 19 inches, while a donkey named Oklahoma Sam towers over the other donkeys at 5 feet, 1 inch. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (9/13), The Huffington Post (9/12)  | HEALTHY CASH FLOW SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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 - Lawmakers introduce horse protection amendments targeting soring
On Thursday, Reps. Ed Whitfield of Kentucky and Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced amendments to the Horse Protection Act aimed at eradicating soring, the practice of intentionally inflicting pain on horses' feet to induce a high-stepping gait. The amendments provide for USDA inspectors to monitor all shows, a ban on soring devices in targeted breeds and increased penalties for those convicted of soring. Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tenn.) (9/13)  |  |  | | What Sets Financial Markets Leaders Apart?
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| Association News | | | | - AVMA Resources for K-12 Educators
Invited to give a presentation to school children? The AVMA has resources, including posters, coloring books, and PowerPoint presentations, to help cultivate students' interest in science and technology. View AVMA's resources for K-12 educators.
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