| Veterinary Medicine Update | Mo. authorities warn livestock owners about deadly fungus Ergot, a fungus that poses a serious threat to livestock, is so widespread in Missouri's pastures this summer that experts are urging animal owners to move cattle and horses out of affected fields. Cool spring weather followed by a hot summer favors the fungus, which normally appears in such grains as wheat, barley and oats, but grasses and hay fields are susceptible as well. Even if not fatal, ergot can cause diminished appetite and affect fertility in grazing animals. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (7/17) FDA releases salmonella contamination policy for livestock feed, pet food A new FDA Compliance Policy Guide maintains zero tolerance for salmonella in pet foods but establishes a less stringent, risk-based standard for contamination in animal livestock feed addressing strains that may cause illness in animals. Because pet owners have frequent contact with their animals' food, any salmonella contamination poses a risk to humans. CattleNetwork.com (7/17) Other News | Deadly bobcat fever: Another reason to protect pets from ticks Bobcat fever, a tick-borne disease that is carried by a number of wild feline species and transmissible to domestic cats, is becoming more prevalent, according to the Buddy Foundation in suburban Chicago. The disease can cause lethargy or fever in domestic felines or, more seriously, seizures or death. Owners can protect cats by ensuring they are protected from ticks with a veterinarian-recommended product. Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Ill.) (7/18) Pet deposits, and how to put landlords' minds at ease Renters with pets typically pay an additional deposit to cover damage or cleaning fees. Rental expert Niccole Schreck advises pet owners to provide evidence of their animals' good behavior, such as obedience school certificates or letters from previous neighbors and landlords, and even bring their pet in for an "interview." She advises owners to resist any temptation to conceal their pet, or they may find themselves looking for a new home for the animal or the whole family. U.S. News & World Report/My Money blog (7/17) Luxury hotels welcome furry friends Travelers who want to bring their pet along on vacation are in luck -- these luxury hotels roll out the red carpet for furry friends. The Cottages & Lofts at the Boat Basin in Nantucket, Mass., boasts Woof Cottages for dogs and cats, while the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in Ojai, Calif., features a menu for pets and lets owners bring exotic pets, too. Forbes (7/17)  | Editorial review sheds light on injection site sarcomas. While there continues to be controversy over these tumors, they are rare and likely based on the genetic predisposition of individual cats. Read more on this topic in the paper, "Induced or Injection Site Sarcomas: What Do We Really Know?" from L.D. McGill, DVM, PhD, DACVP. Learn more in this SmartBrief-sponsored feature by Merck Animal Health. | | Stop trying to think outside the box "Thinking outside the box is a complete myth. It is based on flawed research from the 1970s," say authors Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg. They advise a more traditional method of finding innovation through one of five patterns. "By constraining and channeling our brains, we make them work both harder and smarter to find creative solutions," they say. Strategy+Business online (free registration)/S+B Blogs (7/17)  | Research report: How the Major Mobility Platforms Compare in TCO and Security
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