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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - New technique to treat kissing spine used on former racehorse
Veterinarian Christy Cable recently performed an interspinous ligament desmotomy on a 6-year-old thoroughbred horse with kissing spine, a painful form of arthritis in the back, marking the first time the procedure has been performed in the U.S. Thirty-five horses in England have undergone the procedure, which has a 95% success rate. The former racehorse is undergoing post-operative rehabilitation and is improving. WSTM-TV (Syracuse, N.Y.) (4/1)      - H7N9: Concerns mount as third death is confirmed
H7N9, a strain of avian influenza not previously known to affect humans, has killed three people and sickened six others in China. Scientists who have examined the virus' genetic material are voicing concerns that the human outbreak could become more serious. "The virus has to a certain extent already adapted to mammalian species and to humans, so from that point of view it's worrisome," said influenza expert Ab Osterhaus. Additionally, the strain appears to cause mostly mild symptoms in birds, making the virus difficult to track and monitor. Reuters (4/3), The Washington Post (4/4) - Penn facility immerses students in all aspects of large-animal care
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center is a 700-acre facility founded in 1952 that boasts a fully functioning dairy farm and swine farm, as well as the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. The dairy and swine farms provide real-life work experience for veterinary students, as does the hospital, which handles thousands of cases annually, including some famous racehorses. The Daily Pennsylvanian (4/1) - Equine model prepares veterinary students for clinical work
U.K. veterinary students are getting realistic experience with colic, the main cause of premature mortality in horses, thanks to a life-sized model that includes the equine intestinal tract. The Equine Colic Simulator, created by veterinarian Emma Read, has garnered praise from veterinarians. "The simulator is very realistic," said veterinarian Catriona Bell. "Several of my equine colleagues at the University of Edinburgh have agreed that it provides a very good simulation of equine intestines and is a very useful training tool for students." The tool can be used to practice other equine care skills, too, Dr. Bell said. Wired.co.uk (U.K.) (4/3)  | We're here, even when times are rough.
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- Ailments of the lower urinary tract in cats
Cats are frequently brought to the veterinarian because they are having difficulty urinating, which may be accompanied by urinating outside of the litter box, urinating more or having blood-tinged urine, writes veterinarian Roxanne Vandermeer. A common issue is idiopathic feline lower urinary tract disease, writes Dr. Vandermeer, who points out that other conditions, such as cystitis, urinary tract infection and cancer, must be ruled out before diagnosing FLUTD. Any cat straining to urinate should be evaluated by a veterinarian who will perform an exam and an analysis of the cat's urine and may recommend further testing. Fitness Goop (4/3)  | 5 Key Success Factors for the Subscription Businesses
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 - 4 ways to say "no" more effectively
Leaders shouldn't try to solve every problem themselves, writes Mary Jo Asmus, and taking a step back and refusing to take on extra responsibilities is sometimes the only way to do your job effectively. "Saying 'no' is an option you need to exercise regularly in order to focus on what's most important. The feeling of freedom you get from it can be powerful," Asmus writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (4/3)  | Research report: How the Major Mobility Platforms Compare in TCO and Security
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 | Association News | |  | | - The April 15 issue of JAVMA News is available online
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