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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - FDA issues jerky-treat notification
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers about the potential for salmonella contamination in Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats, although the manufacturer has not recalled the production lot covered by the warning. The FDA notes that this product is not linked to the ongoing probe into pet illnesses from chicken jerky treats. The Seattle Times/Tails of Seattle blog (12/6)      - First transplant of muscle tissue restores limb function in dog
Angell Animal Medical Center veterinarian Mike Pavletic performed the first muscle transplant on a dog, breaking new ground and restoring function to the animal's crippled foreleg. Dr. Pavletic used muscle tissue from the dog's back to replace damaged tissue on the leg. Three months later, the dog is using the limb relatively normally. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (12/6) - Koala pandemic reflects how intimate we are with viruses
Koala bears in Australia have been ravaged by a retrovirus for the past 150 years, making them more susceptible to cancer and infections. The virus has also been incorporated into their DNA, something that has occurred at least 31 times in the human genome, according to Aris Katzourakis of the University of Oxford. The viral material that gets inserted into DNA may lose its pathogenic characteristics over time and may even confer benefits, but in some cases, it can actually predispose carriers to cancer and other ailments. Slate (12/6) - Veterinary pain-management research may benefit seniors
Kansas State University veterinarian James Roush is examining new ways to use hot and cold therapy as well as novel narcotics to treat post-operative and arthritic pain in animals, and those studies may help seniors living with pain. The Arthritis Foundation reports that some 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis. Sunrise Senior Living Blog (12/5)  | 10 Best Practices for BPM Implementation
Although Business Process Management implementation has many immediate and long-term benefits, a poor start can jeopardize the overall success of the mission. Ensure the success of your organization's BPM implementation while minimizing the possibility of any potential setbacks with insights from this FREE whitepaper. |
 - Veterinarian offers aid during Sandy, other natural disasters
As one of the 200 veterinarians who make up the government's National Veterinary Response Team, John Mullins didn't hesitate when he was called on to assist animals in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy. He and a technician worked 12-hour shifts in a cramped trailer, caring for all manner of injured creatures and lending a sympathetic ear to their owners. It's a situation Dr. Mullins has seen before. He spent two years working with livestock in the West African country of Burkina Faso and responded after hurricanes Charley and Katrina. Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tenn.) (12/6) - What might cause equine abortion?
In response to an owner's question about the cause of a mare's recent abortion, veterinarian Bob Kahrs provides a list of potential explanations. Dr. Kahrs says some mares abort if they are carrying twins, but a number of infectious agents could be the problem including E. coli, Ehrlichia, Streptococci, salmonella, Pseudomonas and equine herpesvirus, among others. The St. Augustine Record (Fla.) (12/6) - Superpowers of the animal world
Humans with superpowers may be the stuff of science fiction, but in the animal world many species exhibit out-of-this-world capabilities. This photo series documents animals with superpowers including geckos and their Spider-Man-like climbing ability, a shape-shifting octopus and a salamander that can regrow limbs and even some internal organs. SmithsonianMag.com (12/6)  | Avoid these 7 project portfolio pitfalls
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 - How to impress small-business lenders
If you want to make a good first impression with loan officers, you can get started by preparing a description of your business, financial statements that describe your company's history and projections for the future, Mark Sunshine writes. If you are invited in for a second meeting, you probably made a good impression, he notes. Forbes (12/6)  | What can the cloud do for your healthcare practice?
Learn how a web-based -or "cloud"- solution can help you comply with HIPAA privacy and security standards, and give your employees access to medical information whether they are in or out of the office. Read the Guide to the Cloud for Healthcare to learn more. |
 - The December 15 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 15 JAVMA News.
 | Every Animal Needs a Strong Foundation
As AVMA's the charitable arm, we are uniquely positioned to forge the strength of thousands of veterinarians and millions of pet owners. Learn more about what we do at www.AVMF.org. | |
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