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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Iowa State veterinary school steps up security
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been tightening security with checkpoints and other measures, and it may add a guard. The school is potentially vulnerable because it is in a remote area and conducts sensitive research, said Warren Madden, senior vice president of business and finance for the university. Faculty and student observations help the school evaluate the changes on a monthly basis. Iowa State Daily (Iowa State University) (3/26)      - NYC's storm-damaged aquarium survives
The New York Aquarium is on the road to recovery after Superstorm Sandy dealt a serious blow to the facility that left some worrying it might not survive. Wounds remain, but when the aquarium partially reopens later this spring, sea lions, penguins, walruses and other animals will be there to greet visitors, and officials hope the lessons learned in the disaster will carry the aquarium forward. "We want to be here, and we also want to be able to talk to the community about what we did, how we handled this, and how the city of New York can start to look toward the future of living in this coastal environment," said Director Jon Forrest Dohlin. Detroit Free Press/The Associated Press (3/27)  | As a veterinarian, no matter how healthy or how careful you are, everything could change tomorrow.
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- Birds dominate this year's NCAA tournament
In contrast with much of NCAA men's basketball history, teams with bird-themed mascots are dominating the court this season, besting dogs and cats. Historically, bird-themed teams have performed poorly in the tournament, with a .489 win percentage as compared with teams with dog mascots at .496 and feline-represented teams at just over .500. This year's Sweet 16 includes the Golden Eagles, Cardinals and Jayhawks (a fictional hawk-blue jay hybrid). The Wall Street Journal (3/26)  | Simplifying Post-Trade Processing Across Asset Classes
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 - Small firms can offer inexpensive perks
There are many affordable ways for small businesses to offer perks, such as catering healthy lunches and providing space for employees to goof off or kick back, Suzanne Lucas writes. Other ideas include offering employees a paid day off for volunteering. "A happy, engaged workforce is a high performing workforce," she writes. Inc. online (free registration) (3/25)  | Research report: How the Major Mobility Platforms Compare in TCO and Security
Get the details on how Apple iOS, Google Android™, BlackBerry® and Windows Phone stack up in total cost of ownership (TCO) and security. Learn what businesses can glean from the public sector about best-practice Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). Download the free White Paper. |
 - Okla. may lift horse slaughter ban
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that would permit horse slaughter for consumption abroad. A 1963 measure made horse slaughter for human consumption illegal in Oklahoma, and 160,000 horses are sent to Mexico for slaughter from the state each year, with many others abandoned, said one sponsor of the bill. The bill is expected to be signed by Gov. Mary Fallin. A federal ban is pending in Congress. The Baltimore Sun/Reuters (3/26), The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) (3/26)  | Avoid these 7 project portfolio pitfalls
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 - AVMA: Health care tax could hurt veterinarians and pet owners
Veterinarian John Beltz and others are already feeling the effects of a tax on medical devices, including those used on humans and animals, that is part of the Affordable Care Act. Dr. Beltz's practice recently purchased a drug dispensing device that cost an additional $4,000, an increase the manufacturer said was fueled by the tax. The AVMA has warned that the tax could affect prices for veterinary care and veterinarians' decisions about new equipment purchases. The Journal Times (Racine, Wis.) (3/25)  | White paper: Take a proactive approach to loyalty and retention
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 | Association News | |  | | - Rabies: Simple Steps Save Lives
The AVMA has developed new videos to provide information on rabies — what causes it, who it affects, the signs of disease, and how to prevent it. The videos are available in English with captions for the hearing impaired, as well as subtitled in Spanish, French, and Mainland Chinese. Watch the English-language video or view a list of all AVMA videos.
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