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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | - 3D images of avian vocal organ shed light on birds' songs
Using high-field MRI and micro-computed tomography, researchers have produced 3D images of the syrinx, a vocal organ similar to human vocal cords but unique to birds. The images show the structures that make up the syrinx and work together to enable birds to produce an astounding range of intonations and sounds. "This study provides the basis to analyze the micromechanics, and exact neural and muscular control of the syrinx," said lead researcher Coen Elemans. ScienceDaily (1/8)      | Animal News | | | | - Pet obesity: Our animals need our help to be healthy
A pet obesity epidemic is under way in the U.S., according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, which reports that some 88 million U.S. cats and dogs are overweight or obese. Veterinarian Ernie Ward, the organization's founder, says owners do not understand animals' caloric intake requirements, tend to overfeed and under-exercise pets and would benefit from clearer food labels. "The public perception today is that a fat cat is a healthy cat," Dr. Ward said. "But we must bust that myth. It's what's killing our pets and costing untold dollars." Las Vegas Review-Journal (1/6) | Around the Office | | | | - Business credit cards come with perks
Business credit cards aren't covered by the credit card reform law from a few years ago, but they might offer some attractive perks. Among other benefits, users might be able to gain access to signup bonuses, travel rewards or cash-back offers. Resource Nation blog (1/7) | Policy Watch | | | | - Expenses from fostering animals can be deducted, tax court rules
The U.S. Tax Court has concluded that people can deduct some of the expense of fostering a pet for an approved charity. The ruling was the culmination of a case in which a woman sued the Internal Revenue Service commissioner disputing the assertion that she could not claim a $12,068 charitable contribution for expenses she incurred while caring for foster pets in her home. Discovery (1/7) | AVMA in the News | | | | - Lack of food-animal veterinarians compromises food safety
Some debate whether there is a shortage of food-animal veterinarians or simply a distribution issue, but in either case, the result is the same: There are large areas in the U.S. with substantial livestock populations and insufficient numbers of veterinarians available to provide regular care, according to the AVMA. The situation compromises the safety of the U.S. food supply, the AVMA notes. Financial incentives for new veterinary graduates may help entice some into food-animal medicine, while bringing technicians to work in the field with veterinarians could also help cover underserved areas. KBIA-FM (Columbia, Mo.) (1/7) | Association News | | | | - Video: What's the Scoop on Poop?
Have you ever wondered why you have to bring your pet's poop with you when you see your veterinarian? In AVMA's latest Kid Vid, Jonathan asks Dr. Tracy, "Why do I need to bring a stool sample to the vet?" Watch the video.
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