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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Black-footed ferret sighting raises hopes
Black-footed ferrets, one of the first animal species to be listed as endangered 45 years ago, have been spotted outside of special protected areas in South Dakota. The discovery raised hopes among biologists for the future of the rare mammal, which was reintroduced only to later suffer large losses to plague. "I've been in the business for 40 years, and this is only the second time in my life that I've ever seen a black-footed ferret," said Standing Rock Sioux Tribe biologist Barry Betts. Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, S.D.) (tiered subscription model) (12/26)      - Ancient Megapiranha's bite was worse than any bark
A species of piranha that lived about 10 million years ago had a bite so strong it could shatter shells and crack bones, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Megapiranha paranensis weighed some 22 pounds, which would have given it a bite force of between 1,240 and 4,750 newtons, scientists say -- stronger pound for pound than a Tyrannosaurus rex bite. SeattlePI.com (12/26)  | Manage your business even when you're away.
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  - Controlled environment keeps fat feline Tiny Tim on track
Fat cat Tiny Tim tipped the scales at 35 pounds when he started his 300-calorie-per-day diet regimen and exercise plan at Houston's Southside Place Animal Hospital back in January. He has since slimmed down to 27.6 pounds, although his progress briefly stalled when he was apparently sneaking late-night snacks. Tiny Tim's progress is being carefully monitored by clinicians to ensure he is losing weight slowly and safely. Houston Chronicle (12/28) - Veterinarians volunteer to sterilize feral cats
Volunteer group Spay Our Strays has cared for some 1,600 feral cats in Kentucky's Bluegrass region, providing vaccinations and sterilization services designed to keep the population in check. Recently, veterinarians Elizabeth Ubelhor and Brantley Graham performed dozens of sterilizations in a single day and treated other issues at a makeshift clinic. After the animals recover, they are released. "There's a good chance these cats will never be touched by another veterinarian," Dr. Ubelhor said. "We're going to try to make them as happy as we can." Lexington Herald-Leader (Ky.) (12/28)  | Have what it takes to succeed in the Subscription Economy?
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 | Around the Office | |  | | - Treat your workers like a pack of huskies
As individuals, husky dogs are notoriously headstrong, but put them in a sled team and they'll work together, Jack Zenger writes. Many employees are the same: Their productivity and value only emerge when you put them in the right context. "Sometimes ... you will never recognize an employee's full potential until they are placed in the right area with the right people," Zenger writes. Forbes (12/26) | Policy Watch | | | | - Pa. steps up enforcement of dog-related laws
The dog law enforcement unit of Pennsylvania's Agriculture Department has beefed up enforcement in several areas this year, including taking action against 37 operations it says were engaging in illegal breeding of dogs, said spokeswoman Samantha Krepps. The office has also stepped up enforcement of laws addressing dogs considered by a judge to be dangerous and gotten tougher on online sales of dogs, she said. KYW-AM (Philadelphia) (12/27) | Association News | | | | - Important phone numbers for veterinarians
The AVMA has developed a list of important phone numbers for veterinarians and veterinary professionals that puts the numbers you need to know at your fingertips. These numbers include organizations involved with animal drugs, disease outbreaks, food safety, insurance, and many others. View AVMA's hotline resource.
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