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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Pigs harbor and transmit Ebola, research finds
In addition to pathogens such as Nipah virus, influenza and possibly Hendra virus, pigs can carry at least two types of Ebola virus -- Reston Ebola, which is not a serious pathogen in humans, and Zaire-Ebola virus, which causes up to 90% mortality in humans -- and can transmit the more deadly disease to monkeys. A new study found that pigs infected with Zaire-Ebola passed the virus to macaques who shared their living quarters but didn't have direct contact with them. Researchers will begin sampling pigs in parts of Africa affected by recent Ebola outbreaks. The-Scientist.com (11/15)      - Bonobos make each other yawn, too
While observing 12 captive bonobos for three months, Italian researchers recorded 1,100 yawns and noted that 300 of those were contagious yawns. Females exhibited more contagious yawns than males, reflecting females' central role in bonobo society, the researchers suggest. The findings support the idea that contagious yawns represent a type of empathy. Discovery (11/15) - University using genetic engineering to improve cattle
West Texas A&M University scientists have used somatic cell nuclear transfer to produce two cloned cattle in an effort to create a new breed that has the most desirable traits seen across breeds and crosses. The work will improve the quality of human food, but it will also help keep cattle healthy. "It's not just about meat; this is about genetic disease, this is about infectious disease," said veterinarian Gregg Veneklasen. KFDA-TV (Amarillo, Texas) (11/15)  | Bloomberg Government is the one-stop, customizable source for knowing how government decisions impact your industry. No other service delivers expert policy analysis, unique data breakdowns, and proven editorial expertise - all in one place, all in real-time. Stay ahead of the issues, identify opportunities, and break through the clutter - saving you time and resources. Schedule a FREE DEMO now! |
 - Holidays bring hidden dangers to pets
The holidays are upon us, and that means increased threats to the health of our pets, veterinarians warn. Among the most common problems are gastrointestinal upset from eating human food and intestinal foreign body obstruction from eating holiday items such as tinsel and ribbon, said veterinarian Carol McConnell, vice president and chief veterinary medical officer for VPI. Seasonal plants such as Christmas rose and holly are toxic for pets. Stressed pets may be prone to running away, so make sure they have identification on them and spend some quiet time with them during the holidays. eMaxHealth.com (11/15) - Dogs assist humans in rooting out invasive weeds
Scent dogs Seamus and Wibaux are trained to detect Dyer's woad, an invasive weed native to Russia that is stifling local vegetation and damaging habitat in several states including Montana. The dogs are part of the Montana Dyer's Woad Cooperative Project. Dogs and humans working together find more weeds than humans alone, says researcher Kim Goodwin, who developed the idea to add dogs to the project. PhysOrg.com (11/14)  - Get your computer running fast again
If your computer has slowed down in the past few years, you can give it a speed boost by turning off browser add-ons and hunting for spyware, Dave Johnson writes. Also, physically clean the inside of your PC, he recommends. CBS MoneyWatch (11/14)  | Spotlight on Orlando’s Inspiration
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 - Dog-bite victim educates children about safe animal interactions
In an effort to empower children, Sarah Francis, a childhood dog-bite victim who developed courage through knowledge, travels the U.S. and Canada educating kids about dog behavior and the right ways to approach a dog and respond to one that approaches them. According to the AVMA, more than 4.7 million people in the U.S. deal with dog bites annually, with some 800,000 requiring a visit to the doctor. Children ages 5 to 9 are most likely to be bitten and tend to have worse injuries, according to the AVMA. Warwick Beacon (R.I.) (11/15)  | Avoid these 7 project portfolio pitfalls
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 | Association News | |  | | - AVMA releases guide to help clinics treat wildlife
Feeling like you need to tame the beast a bit when your clinic staff is confronted with a wild animal species? Our newly created wildlife treatment chart can help. This decision tree serves as a guide for practices to assist them in navigating the complexities associated with treating the wildlife species or their hybrids. The Wildlife Decision Tree is available as a free download in the AVMA Store.
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