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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Dog biscuits recalled due to possible fungal contamination
Breeder's Choice has voluntarily recalled one batch of its Active Care Biscuits-Healthy Dog Treats because the biscuits weren't properly dried before packaging, and mold may have developed on them. Symptoms of mold ingestion include loose stool, but no human or canine illnesses related to the biscuits have been reported to date. PetMD.com (4/16)      - Global team will assist with H7N9 investigation in China
A team of influenza specialists will help health officials in China investigate the origin of the H7N9 avian influenza virus that has killed 14 people and infected scores more while dealing serious economic damage to China's poultry industry. The team of American, European, Australian and Chinese experts will begin its investigation Saturday and will pay close attention to cases of mild infection or recovery from H7N9. Reuters (4/16) - Deadly cattle virus samples may not be secure, official warns
Rinderpest, a disease of cloven-hoofed animals that has a near 100% mortality rate in cattle and buffalo, was eradicated two years ago, but dozens of labs still have samples that some fear aren't secure. Countries in the World Organization for Animal Health agreed to preserve only a few samples at high-security locations, but 25 laboratories have the virus, according to veterinarian and Director General Bernard Vallat. "If you release these materials into the wild, they can touch sensitive species and re-trigger a global animal disease even more so that there are no animals vaccinated anymore," Dr. Vallat said. "It would be a disaster if it happened." Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)/Reuters (4/16) - Surgical skin patch modeled after fish parasite
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have developed a patch for skin wounds modeled after the fish parasite Pomphorhynchus laevis' ability to securely cling to wet surfaces using tiny spikes that swell after entering tissue. The researchers mimicked this design, creating a skin patch that features miniscule plastic needles that cause minimal tissue damage upon entry yet swell when wet to create a tight grip. BBC (4/17)  | We're here, even when times are rough.
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- Give lost pets a way to be found
National Pet Identification Week is a good time for owners to ensure their pets are properly identified, and the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association shares some guidelines for owners in this article. A microchip with up-to-date information for reaching the owner is an essential means of pet identification, the group says. In the event a pet is lost, the OVMA recommends hanging signs with a cellphone number and the owner's first name as well as calling animal shelters and the animal's veterinarian. The Oregonian (Portland) (4/16) - Pets take center stage in marketing strategies
According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent $53 billion on their pets in 2012, and businesses are taking notice. Several major brands including Toyota, Travelers Insurance and Subaru have built successful marketing campaigns around dogs. IKEA Germany created spots for dogs to snooze while their owners shop, and Alaska Airlines provides travelers with the industry's only guarantee of pet flight safety. Forbes (4/15)  | Research report: How the Major Mobility Platforms Compare in TCO and Security
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A business coach can give you an outside perspective about your business and identify issues that need to be addressed, writes Andy Bailey. When choosing a coach, you should look for an expert who has experience working with similar businesses and who suits your personality, he recommends. Also, talk to the coach's previous clients and make sure you will be able to afford his or her services. BusinessNewsDaily.com (4/16)  | Concur SMB Expense Policy Template
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 | Association News | |  | | - Microchips: Your Best Bet to Get Back a Lost Pet
Microchips are an important and permanent form of identification that can greatly increase the chances of you being reunited with your lost pets. Watch AVMA's latest video to learn how microchips work, what they can (and cannot) do, and the importance of keeping your information up to date in the microchip registry database.
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