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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Computer simulator teaches palpation skills
A fiberglass model of the back end of a cow combined with a touch-feedback device linked to a computer is helping veterinary students in Scotland better understand palpation of the bovine reproductive tract and will soon be available internationally. Haptic Cow, as the system is named, was created by veterinarian Sarah Baillie. "The virtual environment of the Haptic Cow simulates the bovine reproductive tract, including models of the cervix, uterus and ovaries with a wide range of fertility cases, pregnancies and some examples of pathology," Dr. Baillie said. PhysOrg.com (9/25)      - K-State veterinarians study pain treatments in dogs
Veterinarian James Roush, along with a team of veterinary researchers from Kansas State University, is studying several possible avenues for post-operative pain management in dogs, including hot and cold pack therapy, a mat device that helps evaluate lameness and osteoarthritis treatment, and a pain therapy commonly used in dogs. The findings may be useful in pain management for humans, too. ScienceDaily (9/25) - Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project treats endangered gorillas
Veterinarians work to sustain the world's population of mountain gorillas, estimated at 780, in Congo, Uganda and Rwanda as part of the nonprofit Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project. Veterinarians treat gorillas injured in traps set for other wildlife but also note that infectious diseases passed to gorillas from tourists are a health concern. "Being such a close relative to people, gorillas are susceptible to many of the same viruses and infectious disease that we are, and often more susceptible since they don't have any immunity to these things," said veterinarian Dawn Zimmerman, regional veterinary manager of the organization. ChicagoNow.com/Steve Dale's Pet World blog (9/25)  | An Oktoberfest of 24 Continuing Education Hours!
South Carolina Association of Veterinarians Presents the 2012 Large/Small Animal Academies and Annual Conference on October 18-21, 2012. The Conference is being held at the Hyatt Regency on Main Street. Online Registration is open! Sign up today! | |
- Pets shed light on possible human health risks
Because animals share the house, furniture, lawn and other space with humans, they can serve as sentinels for diseases and health threats that may be linked to those shared environments. Studies have shown connections between household products such as flame retardants and lawn chemicals and diseases in pets, findings that may help both pets and people. "People are beginning to realize the untapped resource that companion animals present for research in human health," said veterinarian Rodney Page, director of the Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center. EnvironmentalHealthNews.org (9/25) - Parasites pose often invisible threat to pets, humans
Many owners believe because they live in a certain climate or can't see signs of infection, parasites aren't a problem, writes veterinarian Tram Le. On the contrary, Dr. Le says, parasite eggs are microscopic and only shed intermittently, yet they pose serious, sometimes deadly, health risks for people and pets. Educating children, using proper hygiene and obtaining regular, preventative veterinary care, including serial fecal exams and deworming treatments, will help prevent parasite infections. The Highline Times (Burien, Wash.) (9/24) - When pets die: Discussing the truth with children
Pets often provide a child's first encounter with death, and parents may be unsure how to discuss the topic with them. Experts recommend being honest, and Jonathan Pochyly, a psychologist at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, suggests keeping the discussion brief. Pochyly says it's helpful to reassure children that humans usually live much longer than pets. Drawing pictures of the pet and talking about memories can help children work through the emotions and confusion related to a pet's death. CNN/Parenting magazine online (9/24)  | Accomplish more with Xerox printers and ENTER TO WIN!
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 - It's time to adapt your website for mobile users
Mobile devices are becoming increasingly popular for browsing the Internet, so it's important for businesses to ensure their content will display properly on these devices, writes John Jantsch. There are a number of ways to make your content more mobile-friendly; for example, you can develop an application or add special plug-ins to WordPress-based sites. Duct Tape Marketing (9/24)  | Crazy Marketing Projects? Meet AtTask.
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 - Veterinarian warns against feeding pets foreign-made jerky treats
Veterinarian Richard Goldstein, chief medical officer at The Animal Medical Center, recommends that owners suspend feeding to pets all foreign-made chicken jerky treats. Dr. Goldstein helped pinpoint the link between the chicken jerky treats and kidney problems. Some 2,200 illnesses have been reported in pets that have eaten the treats, and some of the animals have died, according to the FDA. Dr. Goldstein is a consultant for the FDA and the AVMA on the topic. WebMD/Tales from the Pet Clinic blog (9/26)  | Are you ready for iPhone 5 and BYOD?
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is here to stay and with the coming release of the iPhone 5 and Jellybean, organizations are sure to see a flood of new devices looking to be supported. Be prepared and download The Ten Commandments of BYOD to learn best-practice approaches to deploying and supporting smartphones and tablets in your company. |
| Association News | |  | | - AVMA Volunteer Opportunities
Are you or a colleague interested in applying for a volunteer opportunity with the AVMA? Opportunities include positions on the Convention Management and Program Committee, the Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues, the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents, and many more. Visit the updated Volunteer Opportunities section of the AVMA website for more information.
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