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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Equine Hendra virus vaccine expected to halt transmission to humans
Seven years of research by a multidisciplinary team of scientists has resulted in a Hendra virus vaccine for horses. In Australia, Hendra has killed 81 horses. Four of the seven people who contracted the disease from horses died as a result of their infection. "The vaccine will also help to protect the health of horses and is a major win for anyone working in the equine industry, including veterinarians," said veterinarian Ben Gardiner, president of the Australian Veterinary Association. Veterinarian Deborah Middleton agreed. "I have seen first-hand how Hendra has created difficult working conditions for my colleagues and any Australian who works with horses," Dr. Middleton said. "A horse vaccine is crucial to breaking the cycle of Hendra virus transmission from flying foxes to horses and then to people, as it can prevent both the horse developing the disease and passing it on." The disease has only been documented in Australia, according to Iowa State University. Fraser Coast Chronicle (Maryborough, Australia) (11/1), The Age (Melbourne, Australia) (11/1)      - Zoos help bring tiny toad back to its natural habitat
About 2,500 Kihansi spray toads were released into their natural habitat in the Kihansi River Gorge in Tanzania this week, thanks to the efforts of the Toledo Zoo, the Bronx Zoo and officials in Tanzania. The tiny species was discovered in 1996, only to be declared extinct in the wild in 2009 after the toads' habitat was changed by construction of a hydroelectric dam and illness affected their survival. "The reintroduction of the Kihansi spray toad to the Kihansi Gorge in Tanzania is a momentous achievement in conservation. This has been a truly global effort to save a species," said Wildlife Conservation Society President and CEO Cristian Samper. The Blade (Toledo, Ohio) (11/1)   - Invasion of New York City: Sandy forces rats above ground
New Yorkers will likely begin to notice extra -- and unwelcome -- wildlife underfoot in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy because thousands of rats flushed from their underground homes have taken shelter above ground, under cars, behind trash receptacles and in holes throughout the city. Pigeons, another common city species, likely waited out the storm in the protection of skyscrapers, said Tufts University animal behaviorist Robert Cook. National Geographic News (10/31) - Strategies for saving on pet care
Veterinarian Karen Felsted offers some ways for savvy owners to save money while maximizing pet health care. Dr. Felsted recommends getting pets annual exams to spot problems before they become costly illnesses, feeding a high-quality diet and keeping pets at a healthy weight. She also suggests owners consider obtaining pet insurance and talk with their veterinarian about ways to ensure good, quality care for the best price. PARADE (10/31)  | Learn about Xerox® solid ink and enter to win
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  | Policy Watch | |  | | - Court weighs contraband-sniffing dogs on the scales of justice
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether contraband-sniffing dogs without a warrant for house and vehicle searches violate the Fourth Amendment. One case centered on whether police could obtain search warrants based on a perimeter sniff search by police dogs. The other focused on whether a dog's contraband-sniffing abilities must be documented before they could be the basis of a vehicular search. The Wall Street Journal/Law Blog (10/31)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| Association News | | | | - The November 15 issue of JAVMA News is available online
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