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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - China declines to halt production of chicken jerky treats
Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., requested that the Chinese government consider stopping production of the chicken jerky treats that have been linked to illness and death in U.S. dogs, but the Chinese government responded with criticism of the FDA's investigation. Chinese officials suggested the FDA probe was inadequate and warnings about the treats unfounded. KGO-TV (San Francisco) (12/19)      - Rudolph may pass fly that causes myiasis to those who get too close
In light of a recent report of five cases of myiasis in Scandinavian children who visited reindeer habitat, children may want to keep their distance from the animals. Myiasis is a condition in which fly larvae infest human tissue. Researchers reported that the children developed cutaneous swellings and ocular damage as a result of infestation with larvae of the fly Hypoderma tarandi, which may be carried by the reindeer. Since 1980, there have been a total of 17 human cases of myiasis reported. MedPage Today (free registration) (12/19) - Frog secretions contain medically active compounds, study finds
Russian scientists have isolated 76 compounds from the body secretions of frogs that may have medical applications for humans. Production of synthetic compounds that mimic these frog peptides may lead to new drugs for people, although it is often a long and arduous process to develop a drug from a natural substance, notes Jun O. Liu, a pharmacology professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. National Public Radio/Shots blog (12/17)  | Five Key Success Factors for the Subscription Businesses
In the subscription economy there are a few factors that determine success or failure, if your customer isn't happy your business isn't happy. Do you have the right data and metrics to determine if the relationship is successful? Beagle Research gives 5 critical factors that determine if a subscription offering succeeds or fails: Get the free report here. |
 - Veterinarian beats the odds and influences many lives
Veterinarian Marvin Baynes, who grew up in a rough neighborhood in Southwest Philadelphia, credits his parents with his success. Dr. Baynes' interest in becoming a veterinarian was "always there," he says, and he attended Tuskegee University's School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2000. He has run a mobile veterinary practice since 2005 and enjoys motorcycle riding, is active in the community and hopes his life will serve an example to children in his old neighborhood that success is achievable. The Philadelphia Inquirer (12/20) - Dogs' intuition may surprise you
Veterinarian Stu Robson says dogs are more perceptive than some people may think. Dr. Robson cites studies that suggest dogs can sense sadness, unfairness, anger, fear, generosity and distractedness in their owners. KTVI-TV (St. Louis) (12/19) - Boy with epilepsy opens up about his life with therapy dog
Obtaining a therapy dog has been life-changing for 9-year-old Evan Moss, who has epilepsy and wrote about his condition and his dog to educate people. Evan's dog Mindy alerts his parents when he has a seizure, allowing them to treat him. Evan and his family raised money to purchase Mindy by selling a book Evan wrote about needing her, and the proceeds allowed them to help other children obtain dogs as well. CNN (12/19) - Washington, D.C.'s most powerful dog can be trusted
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's golden retriever, Bravo, has been privy to top-secret information, including the details of the raid that led to the death of Osama bin Laden. Bravo "sat in on almost all of the meetings involving the operations against bin Laden," Panetta told the National Press Club. The Atlantic Wire (12/19)  | Manager's Guide: Avoid 7 Project Portfolio Pitfalls
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  | Achieving Highest Read Rates — Tech Note
Thanks to advances in microprocessors, imaging sensors and decoding algorithms, image-based ID readers have become more affordable, and also more powerful than traditional laser scanners. Image-based readers view the entire barcode, not just a single line, so they can overcome various barcode defects better than laser scanners. Learn more about why Read Rates matter and how to achieve higher read rates. Download the free white paper now. |
 | Association News | |  | | - Preventive pet healthcare
The old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" certainly holds true when it comes to pet health. The cost of prevention is often a fraction of the cost of treating a disease or problem once it has become more advanced, and early diagnosis and treatment of developing problems or diseases can increase the likelihood of successful outcomes. Want to learn more? Visit AVMA's Preventive Pet Healthcare page for resources for pet owners and veterinarians.
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