The EDGE: December 18, 2012 - Foot-and-mouth outbreak inevitable, veterinarian says

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Foot-and-mouth outbreak inevitable, veterinarian says
Veterinarian Paul Sundberg of the National Pork Board sees an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the U.S. as inevitable. FMD last broke out in the U.S. in 1929, but because the virus is known to be present in more than 100 nations, it is very likely that it will wreak havoc in the U.S. again. Vaccination against the disease is challenging because the virus has seven distinct serotypes and 60 subtypes, but vaccines are in development. Farm & Ranch Guide (12/17)

Avian influenza may be carried by the wind
A study of a 2003 avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands found wind may be responsible for 18% of viral spread. Previous studies showed a correlation between wind direction and the pattern of avian influenza's spread through farms. The new findings have implications for culling procedures and containment practices on farms. WorldPoultry.net (Netherlands) (12/17)

Crayfish could be reservoir for fungus decimating amphibians
Chytrid fungus has decimated amphibians, pushing some 300 species close to extinction, and new research suggests the fungus may persist among crayfish in the absence of amphibians. Researchers believe the fungus then attacks any new amphibians that enter waters inhabited by infected crayfish. "This pathogen is bad news. It's worse news than any other pathogen in the history of life on Earth as far as we know it," said San Francisco State University conservation biologist Vance Vredenburg. He added that researchers should continue to explore other possible hosts of the fungus. National Geographic News (12/17)

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Zoo welcomes 5 rare baby turtles; 150 left in wild population
LiveScience.com (12/17)

Genome resequencing helps piece together history of panda populations
PhysOrg.com (12/16)

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Animal News

Trained comfort dogs help Sandy Hook survivors cope
In the wake of the tragic shooting deaths of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., seven therapy dogs from the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, part of Lutheran Church Charities, have been on hand at funerals and other gatherings to help people cope. "The dogs have become the bridge," said Lynn Buhrke, a handler for one of the dogs. "People just sit down and talk to you." The group was established after five people were killed by a gunman at Northern Illinois University in 2008. Discovery (12/17)

The life-and-death importance of bomb-sniffing dogs
An Army specialist's most valuable weapon when moving through Afghanistan just may be his dog. This firsthand account of a soldier relying on a bomb-sniffing dog sheds light on the gravity of war and the vital importance of bomb-sniffing canines. Business Insider (12/17)

Cow, calf health improve with proper nutrition during gestation
Nutrition for the pregnant dairy cow is of critical importance during the final three months of gestation, according to this article, as proper nutrient intake leads to better milk production and earlier return to estrus for the cow. More than three-quarters of fetal growth occurs during that period. Calves from properly nourished cows stand and ingest colostrum sooner and have better growth and body heat regulation compared with calves from improperly nourished cows. The Morning Sun (Pittsburg, Kan.)/Kansas State University Research and Extension (12/17)

Learn more about food supply veterinary medicine on AVMA's website

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Veterinary care every cat needs
PetMD.com/The Daily Vet blog (12/17)

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How to become a better listener
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The Jan. 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 Jan. 1 JAVMA News.

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