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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | - Panda blood contains antibiotic compound
Researchers in China studying pandas have discovered a peptide with antibacterial properties in panda blood. The compound, cathelicidin-AM, destroys bacteria in an hour, compared with the more than six hours needed by other antibiotics. This isn't the first time antibacterial peptides have been identified in animals. "More than 1,000 antimicrobial peptides have been found from animals, plants and microorganisms," said lead researcher Xiuwen Yan. The findings may lead to new antibiotics for humans. The Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model) (12/30)      - Avian influenza antibody may prevent spread through poultry
University of North Dakota researcher David Bradley and his team have developed and harvested avian influenza antibodies using geese that they hope will protect birds from the virus, reducing bird mortality and helping stem economic losses for farmers. "Right now, when there's an avian influenza outbreak, they certainly kill all of the flocks immediately. In some cases, they kill all of the birds within a five-mile radius of the infected birds. We would hopefully have a mechanism to treat those birds, probably not in the infected population but those in the surrounding radius," Bradley said. Minnesota Public Radio (12/31) - Veterinarian adapts human forensics knowledge to become pet CSI
Veterinarian Melinda Merck immersed herself in the study of human forensics after she noted evidence of animal abuse in her practice but had no way to confirm her suspicions. Dr. Merck joined with crime scene investigator Joey Brooks to investigate animal crimes, and she also wrote a textbook on the subject and became a leading expert in the field of animal forensics. WSB-TV (Atlanta) (1/1) | Animal News | | | | - Canine distemper virus: Serious but preventable
Canine distemper virus causes a potentially deadly, multisystemic disease in canids and can be hard to distinguish from canine parvovirus and kennel cough, writes veterinarian Allison Dascoli. Testing can help differentiate between the illnesses, according to Dr. Dascoli, but she notes that canine distemper virus can be prevented with proper vaccination. Charleston Daily Mail (W.Va.) (1/1) - Shelter uses social media to fund animal treatments
In an effort to provide specialty care for animal shelter residents that might otherwise be euthanized, Dallas Animal Services is using social media to raise money to fund specific procedures. The effort, which directs people to a website where they can donate, already raised the funds needed to repair a puppy's broken leg. "I think it's very powerful for the public because it's a very tangible thing they're donating to," said veterinarian Cate McManus. KTVT-TV (Dallas-Fort Worth) (1/1) | Around the Office | | | | - How to set your business up for a successful 2013
As a small-business owner, it's a good idea to consider increasing the rates you charge, Justine Smith writes. "The ideal time to re-evaluate your current pricing and packages is the New Year," she writes. You should also organize your work space and identify goals for the next 12 months. Small Business Trends (1/1) | AVMA in the News | | | | - Walking Horse brutality among 2012's top headlines
The Tennessee Walking Horse industry was rocked in 2012 by video evidence and the subsequent case of a prominent trainer who used soring and other abusive tactics on animals to produce the coveted high-stepping gait. The AVMA joined other organizations condemning the abusive practices and pushing lawmakers to take action. ABC, which aired the video, includes the story on its list of its five most influential investigations of the year. ABC News (1/1) | Association News | | | | - AVMA meetings and CE calendar
Trying to plan your CE for the upcoming year? AVMA's CE and meetings calendar provides a comprehensive list of options for you. Search by event name, keyword, month, event, location, or CE hours and find the CE that meets your needs. Visit AVMA's CE web page.
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