| Veterinary Medicine Update | Study finds MERS may have origins in African bats Scientists have identified a coronavirus that is more genetically similar to the deadly new Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus than any current virus. They found the new virus in the feces of a South African bat. MERS has killed about 50 of the 90 people known to be infected so far, and scientists think the virus moved from bats to an intermediate animal species and then to humans. ScienceDaily (7/24) Cornell veterinarians set precedent with treatment of pet pig for lymphoma Veterinarians at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals have devised a chemotherapy protocol for Nemo, a 730-pound pet pig diagnosed with lymphoma, marking what is believed to be the first time a pig has been treated for the disease. Veterinarians devised the chemotherapy based on knowledge of the treatment in other animals and administered it via a vascular access port. "Before, when large animals were diagnosed with cancer, it was pretty much impossible to treat them," said veterinarian Emily Barrell, the resident who developed the protocol for Nemo's chemotherapy and administered the medications. "Now we have a model to base it on." Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)/Reuters (7/24) OSU veterinarians tending to horses amid equine influenza outbreak The Oregon State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is treating three horses confirmed to have equine influenza, and veterinarians suspect more horses may be affected. The virus is not transmissible to other species. The three horses are in isolation, and the hospital is only accepting equine emergency patients until the outbreak is contained. "Equine influenza virus is endemic in the U.S., and we just happened to catch these cases," said veterinarian Keith Poulsen, an internal medicine specialist at OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine. "We've acted quickly so that hopefully no other animals will get infected." Corvallis Gazette-Times (Ore.) (7/23) Other News | Physical therapy gets bunny back in action Veterinarian and rehabilitation specialist Cory Sims of North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine has been helping 5-year-old Belgian hare Edie get back on her feet. Edie was diagnosed with a degenerative condition that left her weak and lacking coordination in and awareness of her hind limbs. Edie's therapy includes strolling on an underwater treadmill, stretching on a peanut-shaped ball and zipping around in her custom-made mobility cart. Dr. Sims says she also works to support Edie's bond with her owner because the human-animal bond is the driving force behind what veterinarians do. PhysOrg.com (7/24) Other News  | White Paper: Privileged User Activity Auditing
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 | Homemade dog food not what the veterinarian ordered, study finds Most homemade dog foods do not supply the right mix and quantities of nutrients dogs need for good health, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. University of California, Davis, researchers analyzed 200 dog food recipes, some written by veterinarians, posted online and in books. Just nine of the recipes evaluated met the standards of the Association of American Feed Control Officials, eight of which were written by veterinarians. "It is extremely difficult for the average pet owner -- or even veterinarians -- to come up with balanced recipes to create appropriate meals that are safe for long-term use," veterinarian and researcher Jennifer Larsen said. PhysOrg.com (7/24)  | [Your Business] as a Service: Developing Your Subscription Business Strategy
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 | Animal Connections: Our Journey Together Have you ever wished a popular Smithsonian exhibit could come to you rather than the other way around? Thanks to an exciting collaboration initiated by the AVMA and joined by the Smithsonian and Zoetis, "Animal Connections: Our Journey Together" recently made its debut at the AVMA Convention. Housed in a mini-museum inside an expandable 18-wheeler, the exhibit features interactive displays introducing visitors of all ages to the many roles veterinarians play and the complex bond between humans and animals. View a video from Tuesday's public opening of the exhibit.  | Stay informed with the AVMA newsletters. Choose from more than 20 newsletters and alerts, from animal welfare and pet food recalls, to legislative issues and AVMA policies. Sign up today! | |  | One learns to itch where one can scratch." -- Ernest Bramah, English author | | | The news summaries appearing in Animal Health SmartBrief are based on original information from news organizations and are produced by SmartBrief, Inc., an independent e-mail newsletter publisher. The AVMA is not responsible for the content of sites that are external to the AVMA. Linking to a website does not constitute an endorsement by the AVMA of the site or the information presented on the site. Questions and comments should be directed to SmartBrief at avma@smartbrief.com. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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