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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - White nose syndrome decimates bat population in Pa.
White nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease that has been spreading through the country, has claimed all but 23 of some 10,000 bats in one of the largest colonies in Pennsylvania. Of the surviving bats in an abandoned mine in Upper Bucks, about half show symptoms of the illness, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission biologist Greg Turner. Almost all of the state's cave-dwelling bat population has been felled, according to Turner. "Going to places where there used to be tens of thousand bats hibernating, and then going in and seeing only a few bats -- only a few stragglers left -- that's very difficult," he said. The Intelligencer (Doylestown, Pa.) (4/1)      - Giant panda undergoes artificial insemination
On Saturday, veterinarians from the National Zoo and the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda artificially inseminated the National Zoo's female panda, Mei Xiang, with fresh and frozen semen from her healthy, but apparently somewhat inexperienced, male mate. Mei Xiang's previous cub, born in the fall, died shortly after birth. The Inquisitr (3/30)  | 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. |
 - Understanding FIP and a new drug showing promise against it
A new drug may improve or prolong life for some cats with the deadly feline infectious peritonitis virus, according to information presented at a meeting of the American Animal Hospital Association, veterinarian Lorie Huston writes. Veterinarians Niels Pedersen and Alfred Legendre said FIP results from a mutation in a common virus combined with an impaired immune response in some cats. While there is no cure, Dr. Legendre observed that the drug polyprenyl immunostimulant helped some cats do better and may also improve longevity. PetMD.com/The Daily Vet blog (4/1)  | Escape Plan: Clear the Chaos of Healthcare IT
Escape the chaos of regulatory compliance with Integrated IT Portfolio Management. This Innotas eBook discusses how to efficiently manage complex projects such as EHR implementations; increase accountability across projects, applications and resources; gain full visibility into IT programs and achieve strategic alignment with the business. Download the FREE eBook. |
 - What to expect when researching credit card processors
Selecting a company to handle credit card transactions can be a tricky process, writes Paul Downs, founder of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers. Comparison shopping can be difficult, and you might find some unfavorable terms in fine print. One company's agreement included "limits to transaction size and frequency that would not work for me and that were not featured prominently on the Web site," he writes. Downs ultimately chose a service based largely on the help he received from a sales representative, even though the cost was higher than some alternatives. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/You're the Boss Blog (3/29) - What to know about payroll taxes
Understanding payroll tax laws can help you avoid legal trouble and keep your costs as low as possible, writes Bonnie Lee, owner of Taxpertise. Make sure you include payroll taxes in your budget, look for low-cost payroll services at your bank and classify your workers properly, she recommends. "Just because a worker agrees to be paid as an independent contractor doesn't mean it's the legal way of paying that person," she writes. Fox Business Small Business Center (3/29)  | Contract Management Software — Buyers Advice
Contract Management Software can be challenging due to some key characteristics of the contract management process. In this guide, read about the entire evaluation and purchase cycle, including key considerations and pitfalls. Download the free guide now and learn how to manage the process to your best benefit. |
  | Buyer's Guide for Modern Project Teams
Feeling bombarded by the number of tools that claim to be "project management software"? Choosing the best PPM software for your team doesn't have to be overwhelming. This Buyer's Guide will help you find project management software that's evolved for today's project teams. Get the guide today. |
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- Podcast: Survey shows more fat cats, pudgy pooches
We love our pets. But sometimes, when it comes to rewarding them with treats and food, we might love them a little too much. As a result, our pets are increasingly overweight and obese. To help quantify just how serious this issue has become, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention conducts annual surveys on obesity in U.S. pets. Just last week, the group released its 6th annual survey. In the latest AVMA Animal Tracks podcast, Dr. Ernie Ward, founder of APOP, discusses this year's results. Listen to the podcast.
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