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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Study assesses routes of TB transmission between cattle, badgers
Badgers carrying bovine tuberculosis are a source of infection for cattle in England, but new research suggests direct contact is not the primary means of transmission. Veterinarian Julian Drewe and his team from the Royal Veterinary College found that direct contact occurred in only four of every 500,000 interactions. "This clearly has disease management implications, and more work is now needed in this area to look at how such contact can be limited, to reduce the number of cases of bovine TB in the future," said Dr. Drewe. PhysOrg.com (3/28)       | Research report: How the Major Mobility Platforms Compare in TCO and Security
Get the details on how Apple iOS, Google Android™, BlackBerry® and Windows Phone stack up in total cost of ownership (TCO) and security. Learn what businesses can glean from the public sector about best-practice Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). Download the free White Paper. |
 - Update: SAU horse thief sentenced to 60 years
Wendi Cox faces 60 years in prison for her role in the theft of five horses from the Southern Arkansas University rodeo team in November 2011. Four of the stolen animals were abandoned, and the fifth was killed. Cox's daughter, Jaci Rae Jackson, and boyfriend, Bill Hamilton, also face charges in the case. KSLA-TV (Shreveport, La.) (3/28)  | Myths, Pitfalls and Realities of CPQ Software
Configure Price Quote Software can be difficult to deploy and implement. This white paper highlights the common myths in the market place and provides a practical guide on how to prepare for the challenges ahead. Learn how to expose the pitfalls before you buy your CPQ software. Download the free guide now. |
 - How to keep malware off your smartphone
Malware has become a real concern for smartphone owners, so it's important to read reviews and research developers before downloading applications. Also, pay careful attention to the permissions that apps request. "If an app wants to access something unusual -- like your contacts -- when you don't think it should, there's a big red flag," writes Dave Johnson. CBS MoneyWatch (3/28)  | Concur SMB Expense Policy Template
Creating an expense policy can be a time-consuming process; but when you consider that almost 20 percent of travel and entertainment expenses fall outside of policy for many small businesses, it makes sense to invest the time and effort. Get tips and a sample policy template in this free white paper. |
 - High court rules perimeter police dog search requires a warrant
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled this week that using police dogs to sniff a home's perimeter in an effort to identify illegal substances inside constitutes a "search" under the Fourth Amendment and thus needs a warrant. The decision upheld an earlier ruling on the case. Reuters (3/26)  | Manager's Guide: Avoid 7 Project Portfolio Pitfalls
Do projects seem to appear out of nowhere? Do you find yourself scrambling to pull together reports for executives? Download this free guide and learn about several project portfolio management pitfalls and how AtTask can help you avoid them. Get the guide now. |
 | Association News | |  | | - Veterinary medicine and "One Health"
It's easy to get bogged down into thinking that physicians only take care of people and veterinarians only take care of animals, but that's far from the truth. Veterinarians play critical roles in animal and human health, but these roles are often overlooked or unrecognized. AVMA's Aardvarks to Zebras website helps explain the role that veterinarians play in "One Health," which is the intersection of animal, human and ecosystem health. Get the latest One Health news from around the world, highlighting veterinary medicine and its impact on human and environmental health, from AVMA's Aardvarks to Zebras website.
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