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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Veterinarians to test contraceptive vaccine in wild dogs
Two Western American Indian tribes are working with veterinarians to study the use of a contraceptive vaccine that's been used in wildlife to keep populations under control. Under the program, veterinarians will capture 300 wild female dogs and administer the government vaccine GonaCon. The animals will also be microchipped, collared and tattooed before being released. They'll be recaptured after a year to assess their response to the vaccine. The research is a collaboration between the USDA National Wildlife Research Center and Oklahoma-based Spay First. USA Today/The Associated Press (6/20)      - Veterinary group issues guidelines on pigeon fever
Infection with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, also known as pigeon fever, has historically been common among horses in the hot, dry climates of the Western U.S., but cases have been on the rise in other areas including the Midwest, according to the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The bacteria that causes the disease can live in manure-contaminated soil for eight months, according to new data. The AAEP has released new guidelines for identifying and treating the disease. The Horse (6/20)  | We're here, even when times are rough.
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- Parvovirus: Easily acquired, easily prevented
Dozens of dogs in the Massachusetts counties of Berkshire and Worcester have been diagnosed with parvovirus, and a number have died. All the affected animals had never received or were behind on vaccines, officials said. There's no cure for parvo, and staying current on vaccines is the best way to prevent the illness, says North Adams, Mass., veterinarian Rebecca Mattson. Parvo is spread by ingesting fecal material, and it is easily picked up, Dr. Mattson says, noting dogs may ingest the pathogen simply by cleaning their feet after walking on contaminated pavement. North Adams Transcript (Mass.) (6/19) - Experts share tips for keeping pets cool in summer heat
Summer means taking extra care to keep pets from overheating, an especially dangerous situation for brachycephalic breeds including pugs, bulldogs and others with short snouts or flat faces, experts advise. Other tips: Don't leave pets in parked cars, where temperatures quickly soar to life-threatening levels; make sure animals have plenty of shade and cool water when outdoors; and walk pets early or late in the day to avoid the heat of the full sun. U.S. News & World Report (6/19) - Would you like a pet dinosaur?
About half of American voters surveyed prefer dogs as pets, while 21% opt for cats and 18% said a dinosaur would be their choice among exotic pets, according to Public Policy Polling. The poll also found that one-third of pet owners let their animals share their bed, one in five respondents would rather spend time with pets than people and 18% think the Loch Ness Monster exists. National Geographic News (6/19)  | If you had fleas—you'd want Activyl® too!
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- A guide to navigating the Google Analytics dashboard
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 | Association News | |  | | - All AVMA professional policies now open for member comment
As of Jan. 1, 2013, all AVMA professional policies are open for comment by AVMA and SAVMA members year-round. Commenting links are provided on each policy. A list of policies is available on the AVMA website. Policies undergo formal AVMA review on a regular basis, but comments can be made by members on any policy at any time. Member input is critical to the development of AVMA policy, and we hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to provide your input on AVMA's professional policies.
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