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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Schmallenberg's livestock toll expected to climb
Schmallenberg virus affected 1,000 U.K. farms last year, killing hundreds of animals, and research conducted by University of Nottingham veterinary students suggests the toll will be high again this year. At least 200 farms have reported the disease so far in 2013, with 40% losses at some farms. "Things aren't looking good for this year's sheep farmers," said veterinarian and virology expert Rachael Tarlinton. "... It is likely the virus is here to stay. Because the midges are all over Europe, the virus will eventually settle down to be endemic." The Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model) (1/22)      - CSU's canine health study will be largest, longest yet
A team of veterinarians at Colorado State University will collect a wealth of data from 3,000 golden retrievers for the duration of the dogs' lives in what will be the biggest and longest such study ever done. The project aims to study illnesses in dogs including bone cancer, lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma, while collecting data on diabetes, arthritis, epilepsy and other conditions that can affect both dogs and people. The dogs' regular veterinarians will be responsible for data and sample collection and submission. Because dogs have a relatively short lifespan compared with humans, the findings could help dogs and humans relatively soon. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (1/22)  | Every day you grow more valuable to your patients…and your family.
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- Confessions of an owner who underestimated the danger in a cat bite
When her new cat fought with the resident feline, owner Marie Joyce tried to intervene and ended up with two deep puncture wounds to her arm from a bite that landed her in the hospital for four days on intravenous antibiotics. In retrospect, Joyce admits she made a series of mistakes. "[People] don't realize, being bitten by a cat, you've got a 1-in-2 chance of getting infected," said infectious disease specialist Princy N. Kumar of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. The Washington Post (1/21) - Why year-round heartworm prevention is important
Heartworm prevention should be administered every 30 days to dogs and cats year-round, regardless of geographic area, to protect the health of pets and their owners, writes veterinarian Karen Dye. In addition to preventing heartworm disease, most heartworm prevention protects pets from internal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms, which cause gastrointestinal problems in pets and pose a zoonotic risk to humans, Dr. Dye adds. The Culpeper Star-Exponent (Va.) (1/21) - Avoid cold-weather pitfalls for pets
The cold weather brings fresh threats to pets' health, according to veterinarian Robert Dann, but owners can take some precautions to protect animals from seasonal dangers. From frozen bowls of water to antifreeze puddles, potential hazards are all around. Dr. Dann recommends wiping salt off paws, checking to ensure cats aren't under the hoods of cars and using plastic water bowls to keep animals safe and healthy. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (1/22)  | Avoid these 7 project portfolio pitfalls
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 - 6 tips for creating a mobile-friendly website
You can optimize your website for mobile users by including simple navigation elements and by ensuring that load times will be short, writes Rieva Lesonsky. It's also important to create a consistent experience, she writes. "Your site should have the same overall look and feel whether it is viewed on a smartphone, tablet or desktop/laptop." NetworkSolutions.com (1/21)  | Are you ready for iPhone 5 and BYOD?
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is here to stay and with the release of the iPhone 5 and Jellybean, organizations are sure to see a flood of new devices looking to be supported. Be prepared and download The Ten Commandments of BYOD to learn best-practice approaches to deploying and supporting smartphones and tablets in your company. |
 | Association News | |  | | - The latest pet ownership and demographic data available from the AVMA
The latest edition of the U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook is the largest, most statistically accurate and complete survey of the pet owning public and pet population demographics. Drawn from a national survey of over 50,000 households, the survey results are presented alongside the results from similar surveys dating back to 1987, illustrating long-term trends. Visit AVMA's sourcebook web page for more information or to order your copy today.
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