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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | - Parrots in R.I. tested for psittacosis
Two Rhode Island pet stores must quarantine 11 parrots and similar birds while testing is conducted for psittacosis, a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to people. After some birds from the feeder population in Pawtucket died from the infection, a veterinarian identified the pathogen and contacted health officials. WPRI-TV (Providence, R.I.) (6/10)      - Tales dead orcas tell
A recently published study represents decades worth of data collected from orca necropsies around the world in an effort to understand the reasons behind killer whale deaths and determine whether they are harbingers for larger environmental change. An orca necropsy checklist was developed and distributed globally, resulting in an increase in killer whale necropsies. The whale deaths were affected by several factors, including man-made toxins, infectious diseases and food shortages, according to the research. Ottawa Citizen (Ontario)/The Canadian Press (6/10) | - Working with reptiles is different but rewarding
Emily Merola, the primary reptile keeper at Utah's Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, shares insights into the animals she tends, including tortoises, snakes and lizards. The job is challenging because some of the animals are venomous and it can be difficult to predict their behavior. "You have to work with reptiles to really appreciate the grand scale of them," Merola said. "... They are the most laid-back animals you could ever work with, and the most difficult." The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah) (6/11) - Dogs' vital role in finding lost and missing persons
A core of 23 dogs and 32 people in the Dallas area makes up Search One Rescue Team, a volunteer organization that has helped law enforcement find lost and missing persons for 30 years. The dogs have also searched for survivors after natural disasters and even helped find debris from the space shuttle Columbia tragedy in 2003. Dogs and their handlers undergo months of training to become search-ready. The Dallas Morning News (free content) (6/12)  | SmartBrief Readers: Get Connected with OPEN Forum
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 - Can your business proceed if you are out of commission?
David Filippini, who owns a food truck in North Carolina, was put out of commission for several months after slipping and breaking his ankle. Injuries like this emphasize the need for small-business owners to plan for the unexpected and to train employees so they can fill in when accidents happen, experts say. Disability insurance might also help cover some of the costs associated with unexpected injuries. The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) (6/10)  | Contract Management Software — Buyers Advice
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  | Association News | | | | - You're invited: An intraprofessional conversation about animal welfare
People are paying more attention to animal welfare issues than ever before. As veterinarians, you have a responsibility to protect animals' welfare, but how much do you really know about the welfare of the species you don't regularly diagnose and treat? It's time for veterinarians to discuss how we approach animal welfare and why. To help foster this dialogue, the AVMA is hosting "Can You Hear Me Now," an intraprofessional conversation about animal welfare held Nov. 14-15 in Rosemont, Ill. The event is open to AVMA and SAVMA members only, and is limited to 150 participants who will be identified from nominations received by July 1. Visit AVMA's Conversation page to learn more about the event and nominate yourself or a colleague to participate.
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