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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Researchers work toward new foot-and-mouth vaccine
A team led by researchers from St. Andrews University in Scotland has launched a five-year study aimed at developing a new vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease in livestock. The highly contagious virus infects cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, millions of which were destroyed during a 2001 epidemic in the U.K. Researchers hope to create an easier-to-administer vaccine. BBC (11/19)      - Studies suggest even low-level oil spill exposure is harmful
Scientists studying the effects of the explosion of BP's Deepwater Horizon well and the subsequent oil spill two years ago say their findings show that very low levels of exposure to weathered oil for brief periods are enough to kill many fish embryos and hatchlings. Many species were exposed to the spill, from large tuna to tiny killifish. Fish in the study that were exposed to oil demonstrated defects such as heart abnormalities that pose a threat to their long-term survival. Science News (11/19) - Ape study points to biological basis for midlife crisis
Chimpanzees and orangutans appear to experience midlife crises similar to those that humans often go through, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "This is one more example showing that we may be more related to our non-human primates than we think," said researcher Nadine Kaslow of Emory University's psychiatry department. ABC News/Medical Unit blog (11/19)  - The animal-world advantages of being big
Many vertebrates follow the pattern of growing larger in colder climates known as Bergmann's Rule, giving them a smaller surface-area-to-volume ratio that helps minimize loss of body heat. But experts say there are other upsides to being big in cold weather, and factors such as sexual selection, fat storage and food availability can drive body size. And for some species, the pattern is the opposite: Certain ectothermic animals are smaller in cooler climes and larger in warmer environments. LifesLittleMysteries.com (11/20) - Canine flu: Where and what are the risks?
Certain parts of the country are hot spots for canine influenza, and dogs under stress, such as those rescued from Superstorm Sandy, may be more susceptible, but risk remains low in other areas. Veterinarians near Saratoga Springs, N.Y., handled the area's first known case this week. Canine influenza is usually not fatal and does not spread as easily as influenza in humans. However, rescue dogs from cities such as New York and Denver, dogs of certain breeds and those that come into contact with many other canines are at higher risk. The Saratogian (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) (11/20)  | 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! |
 - 10 resources from Google that can help you do business
The Google and Your Business blog is among the 10 best -- though frequently overlooked -- business resources from the company, Yardena Arar writes. Google+ Pages and Google+ Hangouts can be adapted from consumer to business use, and the Smart Rescheduler feature of the calendar works great for shuffling appointments. And don't ignore GoMo as a way to create a mobile-optimized site and Google Forms for lots of helpful business templates, Arar writes. PCWorld (11/19)  | Avoid these 7 project portfolio pitfalls
Do projects seem to appear out of nowhere? Do you find yourself scrambling to pull together reports for executives? Watch this on-demand webinar and learn about several project portfolio management pitfalls and how AtTask can help you avoid them. Watch the video now. |
 | AVMA in the News | |  | | - AVMA pushes for legislative changes to end soring
The AVMA, along with the American Association of Equine Practitioners, issued a statement this week expressing support for efforts to strengthen the Horse Protection Act and end the practice of soring. "For decades we've watched irresponsible individuals become more creative about finding ways to sore horses and circumvent the inspection process, and have lost faith in an industry that seems unwilling and/or unable to police itself," said AVMA President Dr. Douglas Aspros. Horse Talk (New Zealand) (11/21) - The December 1 issue of JAVMA News is available online
News and feature articles about the veterinary profession and animal health are available online for free from the twice-monthly Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Read the December 1 JAVMA News.
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