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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Tourists warned to avoid sheep as disease moves through Zion park
Zion National Park officials are warning people to steer clear of the park's bighorn sheep because they are suffering from contagious ecthyma, also known as sore mouth disease, which is transmissible to humans via direct contact. Although not deadly, the disease causes oral sores and teat inflammation in sheep and painful lesions in people, particularly those with poor immune systems. Las Vegas Sun (4/4)      - 2 approved drugs show promise in treating prion disease
Researchers have found that two drugs already approved for use in humans -- tacrolimus and astemizole -- reduce the amount of prion protein present on cell surfaces by about 70%. Misfolded forms of the proteins are believed to cause such diseases as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Astemizole is the most promising because it is effective at relatively low doses, while tacrolimus can cause neurotoxicity. Yahoo/Asian News International (4/4) - Turtle genome may help human heart and stroke patients
Scientists have unraveled the western painted turtle genome, marking the first ever turtle genome sequenced and only the second one for a reptile. The information may one day help human stroke and heart attack patients because the turtles have an uncanny ability to survive for extended periods of time without oxygen with no detrimental effects. ScienceDaily (4/3)  | NEW eBOOK: Escape the Chaos of Healthcare IT
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 - Preventing salmonella transmission from pets to kids
Children handling pets that may carry salmonella are at risk of contracting the bacteria that can cause severe nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, and the CDC has linked several recent salmonella outbreaks to pets including hedgehogs, turtles and frogs. In this blog post, veterinarian Nicole Wyre and microbiologist Shelley Rankin discuss how to protect children from contracting salmonella from pets, emphasizing proper hygiene. They note that a negative salmonella test does not mean an animal is not carrying the bacteria, so caution is always warranted. Philly.com (Philadelphia)/Healthy Kids blog (4/4) - Albino gator gets new home, 3 roommates
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is moving its 7-year-old female albino alligator, Luna, into a new exhibit where she will have more room and three new alligator companions. Albino alligators are rare and usually die within a day in nature due to sun exposure and their conspicuous coloring. Luna's former home will be remodeled to house bald eagles that can't be released. Star-News (Wilmington, N.C.) (4/3)  | Myths, Pitfalls and Realities of CPQ Software
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 - Tips for reducing your tax bill
You might be able to uncover potential tax breaks that you have overlooked by asking yourself a series of five questions, certified public accountant Mark Kohler writes. For example, you should think about where you traveled during the year and consider which supplies have helped you to run your business. "[W]hen you have a small business, the majority of these [supplies] can be fully expensed," he writes. Entrepreneur online (4/4)  | Research report: How the Major Mobility Platforms Compare in TCO and Security
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 | Association News | |  | | - Video: Heartworm prevention
April 1 marks the beginning of Heartworm Awareness Month. Did you know that heartworm is one of the most deadly ailments in pets? Did you also know it's almost 100% preventable? In AVMA's latest video, Dr. Shelly Rubin discusses the risks of heartworms and how you can prevent your pet from getting them. Watch the video.
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