News for animal health professionals |  | Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | | | - Cornell plans to put $6 million donation toward research
Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine was awarded a $6 million gift from the Starr Foundation, a group that supports health research. The money will support two new research faculty positions, according to the school's dean, veterinarian Michael Kotlikoff. "The [professorships] will allow the college to recruit and retain some of the most respected minds in veterinary science, people who will drive the development of new treatments, vaccines and therapies," Dr. Kotlikoff said in a news release. The Cornell Daily Sun (Cornell University) (1/21)  | Avoid these 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. |
- Understanding and preventing hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a developmental disorder without a cure, but there are strategies to limit risk, writes veterinarian Ann Hohenhaus. Research has shown that having good body condition and exercising on soft, level ground as puppies may help prevent hip dysplasia. Obtaining a puppy from parents whose hips have been certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or PennHip may lower the animal's risk of developing hip dysplasia, although no one can predict the condition of a dog's hips with absolute certainty. WebMD/Tales from the Pet Clinic blog (1/18) - Dog rescued after being stranded in icy water
Firefighters rescued a dog from the icy waters of a lake in Pennsylvania after neighbors reported seeing the dog struggling in the frigid water. Firefighters said that as the dog was walking across the ice, it fell in and became trapped. "Makes me feel good. If it was my dog out there, I'd hope that people would come and help him out," said Bessemer Borough firefighter Michael Craycrayft. KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh) (1/20)  | EARN 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles.* • First Checked Bag Free* • Priority Boarding* • Double miles on eligible business purchases* *Learn more. |
  Around the Office |  |  | | - 2013 employment trends that will affect your business
Companies may pick up their recruiting efforts this year, which means that small businesses will have plenty of competition as they search for talent, notes Rieva Lesonsky. Companies will also leverage social networks to train their staff and find new employees, and businesses may have to deal with additional employment regulations. NetworkSolutions.com (1/18) Policy Watch |  |  | | - N.D. Senate panel to consider revamped animal welfare bill
North Dakota state Sen. Tim Flakoll has sponsored a bill that would make numerous changes to the state's laws addressing animal welfare. The measure toughens penalties for offenders but contains exclusions for "usual and customary" practices in agriculture, rodeos and more. "People who care about animals should support this bill," said deputy state veterinarian Beth Carlson. The Bismarck Tribune (N.D.) (1/20) - Vt. tops U.S. for pet ownership, AVMA reports
Vermont is the state with the highest percentage of pet owners, according to the AVMA's recently released U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, which catalogs pet ownership trends. Nearly 71% of homes in the state include a pet. The report also notes that visits to the veterinarian's office are down since 2006 for dogs and cats. Bennington Banner (Vt.) (1/19)  | The UPS Store® Small Business Solutions. Exclusive deals start right here. It's hard work wearing all the hats of a small business owner. But you don't have to do it alone. The UPS Store® is here to help make hard work a bit easier on you. And so are our service providers. Just one way, you'll find exclusive deals to help promote projects and manages your small business. Learn More. |
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Association News |  |  | | - Podcast: Running with your dog
Walking is a great form of light exercise for you and your dog, but what if you want to quicken the pace a bit and take your dog for a jog? In the latest AVMA Animal Tracks podcast, Dr. Ernie Ward, founder and chief-of-staff of Seaside Animal Care in Calabash, N.C., and a featured veterinarian on the Rachael Ray Show, shares tips on running with your dog. In addition to being a veterinarian, Dr. Ward is a certified personal trainer, a USA Triathlon certified coach and multiple Ironman finisher. Listen to the podcast. SmartQuote |  |  | |  | Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." --Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. president  | | | 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. | This SmartBrief was created for jmabs1@gmail.com Advertise | Account Director: Aaron Kern 202-407-7866 | | | | Read more at SmartBrief.com | A powerful website for SmartBrief readers including: | | | | | | Recent Animal Health SmartBrief Issues: - Friday, January 18, 2013
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