The EDGE: December 27, 2012 - Bangladesh works to stem avian influenza

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December 27, 2012

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Bangladesh works to stem avian influenza
Officials in Bangladesh will cull 150,000 chickens at a poultry farm in an effort to stem an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza. The strain has been present in the country since a 2007 outbreak led to the slaughter of more than 1 million birds, and the last significant outbreak was in March 2010. Star Publications (Malaysia)/Agence France-Presse (12/26)

Research may provide support for horse therapy
New software may capture the data needed to support claims that horse therapy provides tangible therapeutic benefits to children with developmental and cognitive disorders, according to the makers of the Orbis Biomechanical System Integration Suite. Research that quantifies the benefits of horse therapy may help convince insurance companies to cover the treatment, said senior research engineer Cameron Nott. Longview News-Journal (Texas) (12/26)

Emaciated beached whale appears dead
A 60-foot finback whale that washed ashore Wednesday on a beach in New York City's Breezy Point neighborhood has apparently stopped breathing, according to Robert DiGiovanni, director of the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation. The animal appeared malnourished and had not been expected to survive. "When a whale gets beached, oftentimes it is compromised and unhealthy to begin with," DiGiovanni said. FoxNews.com (12/27), The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/City Room blog (12/27)

Other News

Zoo bids farewell to one of oldest gorillas in captivity
Erie Times-News (Pa.) (12/27)

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Animal News

Israeli company trains mice to sniff out contraband
Mice are effective at sniffing out explosives, drugs and other contraband, and they're faster to train than dogs, according to Israel-based BioExplorers. The company has devised a system that directs a blast of air at a person and then into a chamber containing eight mice, who move into a second chamber when they smell contraband. WorldTribune.com (12/26)

Abused children find comfort in furry friend
Dawson Place in Everett, Wash., which counsels about 1,000 abused children annually, recently added yellow Labrador retriever Harper to the staff. Harper, a trained service dog, provides warm, furry comfort to traumatized children as they talk with her handler, child interview specialist Gina Coslett. The Herald (Everett, Wash.) (12/26)

Other News

Va. zoo launches contest to name new siamang
The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk) (12/26)

Five Key Success Factors for the Subscription Businesses
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Around the Office

Why business owners shouldn't stress about the political climate
Business owners should focus on factors they can control rather than on the political wrangling in the nation's capital, according to Brian Hamilton of Sageworks. "Become monomaniacal about what you can do and about customer satisfaction," he advises. It's also important to note that, despite the political uncertainty, there are some positive economic signs. Inc. online (free registration) (12/26)

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Association News

Drug disposal
Do you know how to dispose of unused veterinary drugs? The AVMA has issued guidance on responsible drug disposal for veterinarians, their staff and their clients. View the AVMA brochure, "Disposing of Unwanted Medicine," AVMA's policy on "Best Management Practices for Pharmaceutical Disposal" and AVMA's video on how to dispose of pharmaceutical waste.

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