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Pet euthanasia rate rises during holiday season

The year-end holiday season brings with it as much as a 50% spike in pet euthanasia demand, says veterinarian Dani McVety.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/AEC1BD1D-9226-4CF6-9C89-FA38329D866D

Learn more from AVMA about coping with the loss of a pet and the When Your Animal Dies brochure

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Columbus Zoo veterinarians saddened but undeterred by baby animal deaths

A baby Asian elephant and a giraffe calf died of unrelated infections at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium recently, and another gira - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/79D0C9BC-2EBC-4BFF-B3A7-4FEAF69D0929

N.Y. groups establish veterinary scholarship fund

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Mich. veterinarian, staff donate 20K pounds of pet food for Calif. wildfire victims

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Microchip brings dog, family back together after 4 years

A Shih Tzu that had been missing for four years was reunited with her owners in Valencia, Calif., when a man who saw the dog  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/711AF499-E7AB-4544-ABB4-770CC05E1529

Sea turtle back home after surgery to remove eel

A loggerhead sea turtle that was found in September with a 2-foot-long eel in its body cavity was released to the ocean off I - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/B4675018-0E62-405B-BB08-3C6500FA65DC

APHIS updates poultry breeding program standards

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service updated the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards pertain - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/AF878729-725F-4C2E-8FF3-322BCDF4AF32

New dogs need veterinary care, exercise and a good diet

AVMA President Dr.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/0F9D15A0-9C85-43B0-85AD-3FA25EBCBB30

CEOs boost productivity by avoiding bad habits

CEOs say compartmentalizing their personal and business lives and avoiding multitasking helps them be more productive.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/A7DC38A1-8D36-48E0-AD56-EEB70F4E23B1

Resources promote importance of preventive pet health care

The adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" certainly holds true when it comes to pet health.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/9FFE8147-A64D-483D-B3AB-662E0917B92C

SmartBrief will not publish Jan. 1

In observance of New Year's Day, SmartBrief will not publish Tuesday. Publication will resume Wednesday. source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/BBB0810C-642C-4CB2-9FBF-CBB605727A1C

There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.

Freya Stark, explorer and writer source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/8D5E68E4-1FB5-47E5-B16C-DB6453411348

Pet euthanasia rate rises during holiday season

The year-end holiday season brings with it as much as a 50% spike in pet euthanasia demand, says veterinarian Dani McVety.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2F0MA38

Learn more from AVMA about coping with the loss of a pet and the When Your Animal Dies brochure

from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EZeXPJ

Columbus Zoo veterinarians saddened but undeterred by baby animal deaths

A baby Asian elephant and a giraffe calf died of unrelated infections at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium recently, and another gira - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2F03NJZ

N.Y. groups establish veterinary scholarship fund

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Mich. veterinarian, staff donate 20K pounds of pet food for Calif. wildfire victims

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Microchip brings dog, family back together after 4 years

A Shih Tzu that had been missing for four years was reunited with her owners in Valencia, Calif., when a man who saw the dog  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2F0JcWq

Sea turtle back home after surgery to remove eel

A loggerhead sea turtle that was found in September with a 2-foot-long eel in its body cavity was released to the ocean off I - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EXEFDr

APHIS updates poultry breeding program standards

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service updated the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards pertain - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2F0J9tI

New dogs need veterinary care, exercise and a good diet

AVMA President Dr.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EYaKuX

CEOs boost productivity by avoiding bad habits

CEOs say compartmentalizing their personal and business lives and avoiding multitasking helps them be more productive.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2F0J4Gq

Resources promote importance of preventive pet health care

The adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" certainly holds true when it comes to pet health.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EZQoRZ

SmartBrief will not publish Jan. 1

In observance of New Year's Day, SmartBrief will not publish Tuesday. Publication will resume Wednesday. from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EZIQ2z

There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.

Freya Stark, explorer and writer from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2F0MyIy

Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure, study suggests

A new study suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink moderate amounts of alcohol without worsening their condition. However, the findings do not suggest that nondrinkers should start imbibing after a heart failure diagnosis, the researchers emphasized. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BMH94z via IFTTT

Marine debris study counts trash from Texas to Florida

Trash, particularly plastic, in the ocean and along the shoreline is an economic, environmental, human health, and aesthetic problem causing serious challenges to coastal communities around the world, including the Gulf of Mexico.  from Sea Life News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rjr53X

Marine debris study counts trash from Texas to Florida

Trash, particularly plastic, in the ocean and along the shoreline is an economic, environmental, human health, and aesthetic problem causing serious challenges to coastal communities around the world, including the Gulf of Mexico.  from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rjr53X via IFTTT

These nine measures reveal how forests are controlled by climate

One of the first studies to examine how climate is influencing functional traits in forest communities on a global scale found evidence of major changes. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TejFfz via IFTTT

Pine needles from Christmas trees could be turned into paint and food sweeteners

Abandoned Christmas trees could be saved from landfill and turned into paint and food sweeteners according to new research. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CCLdFY via IFTTT

Fish bones yield new tool for tracking coal ash contamination

A new study shows that trace elements found in fish ear bones can be used as biogenic tracers to track coal ash contamination. Strontium isotope ratios in the otoliths of fish collected from two lakes that received coal ash effluents matched strontium isotope ratios in contaminated pore water samples from the lakes' bottoms. This marks the first time strontium isotope ratios have been used as fingerprints to track coal ash's impacts in living organisms. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CCtQFs via IFTTT

Dogs rehomed after veterinarian refuses to euthanize

Instead of complying with a dog owner's request to euthanize his two healthy dogs, a veterinarian turned the dogs over to an  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/C223FDBB-0278-4E9F-900D-0FA42F57A84A

Veterinarian: Keep pets secure during New Year's Eve

Fireworks thundering on New Year's Eve can terrify pets, and veterinarian Veronica Bingamon says microchips and tags should b - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/8658DF93-B603-45E0-8E85-45AF0D5173E3

View AVMA's video on microchipping

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Veterinarian changing society, one homeless pet at a time

Veterinarian Isabelle Pinard set up a bimonthly animal clinic outside a Montreal metro station and has set up her car as a mo - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/A58411B1-CE87-48F5-8027-58C32161FF78

Coalition of veterinarians, support groups help domestic violence survivors

People in abusive relationships often stay because they don't want to abandon their pets, and new federal legislation will pr - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/ABB1BE28-F9D0-4D29-AEB5-BE1D85AA7496

National Zoo veterinarians to continue working during shutdown

Smithsonian Institution museums and the Smithsonian's National Zoo will close after New Year's Day unless the partial governm - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/26D0785C-9EA2-4E3B-87B5-E6A998DA6CD4

USDA veterinarians say Md. poultry farms free of avian influenza

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Twin red panda cubs take impromptu tour of Woodland Park Zoo

Twin red panda cubs Zeya and Ila are safe and secure after a tree branch they were on broke, landing outside their enclosure  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/14CD498E-4595-48BF-97D7-21A29F21FCDB

Hiding negative emotions can cause work stress

Workplace stress and burnout can be caused not only by an overload of work but also by masking negative emotions to please co - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/2271355E-C555-46A7-AA85-06007540902E

AVMA's budgeting tool helps veterinarians reach financial goals

Everyone talks about the importance of budgeting, but actually setting up a budget can be daunting.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/997B7080-37FD-44D3-8398-8B06F8E075A7

Old questions are not answered -- they only go out of fashion.

Donald Schon, professor source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/1F253F4E-6FC8-4203-B450-620E993A9D5F

Dogs rehomed after veterinarian refuses to euthanize

Instead of complying with a dog owner's request to euthanize his two healthy dogs, a veterinarian turned the dogs over to an  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SrX5QS

Veterinarian: Keep pets secure during New Year's Eve

Fireworks thundering on New Year's Eve can terrify pets, and veterinarian Veronica Bingamon says microchips and tags should b - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AkOjNr

View AVMA's video on microchipping

from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SrX4fM

Veterinarian changing society, one homeless pet at a time

Veterinarian Isabelle Pinard set up a bimonthly animal clinic outside a Montreal metro station and has set up her car as a mo - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AmMDTB

Coalition of veterinarians, support groups help domestic violence survivors

People in abusive relationships often stay because they don't want to abandon their pets, and new federal legislation will pr - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SogF05

National Zoo veterinarians to continue working during shutdown

Smithsonian Institution museums and the Smithsonian's National Zoo will close after New Year's Day unless the partial governm - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AnhwHo

USDA veterinarians say Md. poultry farms free of avian influenza

 - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SpbVHN

Twin red panda cubs take impromptu tour of Woodland Park Zoo

Twin red panda cubs Zeya and Ila are safe and secure after a tree branch they were on broke, landing outside their enclosure  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AniPWV

Hiding negative emotions can cause work stress

Workplace stress and burnout can be caused not only by an overload of work but also by masking negative emotions to please co - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Sogzpf

AVMA's budgeting tool helps veterinarians reach financial goals

Everyone talks about the importance of budgeting, but actually setting up a budget can be daunting.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AhSSrO

Old questions are not answered -- they only go out of fashion.

Donald Schon, professor from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Sogthn

Sound changes the way rodents sense touch

Researchers report how the somatosensory cortex interprets tactile and auditory stimulation in mice and rats. They show that the barrel cortex response to auditory and tactile stimuli is additive, but also with different electrophysiological properties. The study provides new insights on how multimodal senses are interpreted by the brain. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q3xgEF

Sound changes the way rodents sense touch

Researchers report how the somatosensory cortex interprets tactile and auditory stimulation in mice and rats. They show that the barrel cortex response to auditory and tactile stimuli is additive, but also with different electrophysiological properties. The study provides new insights on how multimodal senses are interpreted by the brain. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q3xgEF via IFTTT

Bacteria found in ancient Irish soil halts growth of superbugs: New hope for tackling antibiotic resistance

Researchers analyzing soil from Ireland long thought to have medicinal properties have discovered that it contains a previously unknown strain of bacteria which is effective against four of the top six superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics, including MRSA. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs could kill up to 1.3 million people in Europe by 2050, according to recent research. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes the problem as 'one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.' from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VfNaj1 via IFTTT

Producers of white colonies on kimchi surface, mistaken as molds, have been identified

Analyses of microbial community structures and whole genome sequencing were performed to the white colony-forming yeasts on kimchi surface. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RhCTUu via IFTTT

Tree-ring analysis explains physiology behind drought intolerance

Tree rings tell the story of what's happening physiologically as fire suppression makes forests more dense and less tolerant of drought, pests and wildfires, new research shows. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RlYlaG via IFTTT

European wheat lacks climate resilience

Researchers have found that current breeding programs and cultivar selection practices do not provide the needed resilience to climate change. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GJWmc7 via IFTTT

Sleeping sickness parasite uses multiple metabolic pathways

Parasitic protozoa called trypanosomes synthesize sugars using an unexpected metabolic pathway called gluconeogenesis, according to a new study. The authors note that this metabolic flexibility may be essential for adaptation to environmental conditions and survival in mammalian host tissues. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ENXl8K via IFTTT

Trial supports use of topical antibiotics in NICU babies

A team of doctors has performed a clinical trial involving multiple hospitals that tested the effectiveness of applying a topical antibiotic known as mupirocin for prevention of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infection in babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V9Y4Hb via IFTTT

Trees' 'enemies' help tropical forests maintain their biodiversity

Scientists have long struggled to explain how tropical forests can maintain their staggering diversity of trees without having a handful of species take over -- or having many other species die out. The answer, researchers say, lies in the soil found near individual trees, where natural 'enemies' of tree species reside. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ESaVYS via IFTTT

Contact with monkeys and apes puts populations at risk

Animal diseases that infect humans are a major threat to human health, and diseases often spillover to humans from nonhuman primates. Now, researchers have carried out an extensive social sciences evaluation of how populations in Cameroon interact with nonhuman primates, pointing toward behaviors that could put people at risk of infection with new diseases. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ETciHk

Contact with monkeys and apes puts populations at risk

Animal diseases that infect humans are a major threat to human health, and diseases often spillover to humans from nonhuman primates. Now, researchers have carried out an extensive social sciences evaluation of how populations in Cameroon interact with nonhuman primates, pointing toward behaviors that could put people at risk of infection with new diseases. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ETciHk via IFTTT

Unravelling mystery of how, when DNA replicates

A team has unlocked a decades old mystery about how a critical cellular process called DNA replication is regulated. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AgZiYk via IFTTT

N.Y. VMS president-elect carries on family tradition

Veterinarian Robert Weiner, incoming president of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, grew up in a small town in D - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/22A28E93-28FB-4BE4-A134-1F1FB231D952

Researchers measure levels of trace metals in dry dog foods

Researchers at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine found aluminum, chromium and molybdenum in commercial dry  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/B1FA5408-D0AD-49F8-AB6F-7E5BB70B9862

3D printing being used creatively in veterinary medicine

Veterinarians harnessed the power of 3D printing this year to make prosthetic limbs and braces for dogs and birds, carapaces  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/45945BB0-F5E3-4DB6-9957-ABEBB0213A46

African swine fever virus detected in animal feed products in China

Some protein powders made with pork blood in China were found to contain African swine fever virus, despite a ban on the use  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/B7FDC211-8585-4BDB-9C08-EC28E84D3786

Vt. officials ask motorists to be aware of birds along highways

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department officials are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for hawks and owls along state high - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/8CE3AD81-FC5F-4A83-8C2F-CC1E119AD1D5

Snapchat adds dog-specific filters

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No more pet store puppies, kittens in UK

UK residents who want to adopt a puppy or kitten will need to work through a breeder or adoption center after a ban on pet s - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/A52A6CBE-5892-448B-89DA-B467B86B2FA3

Tenn. enforcing emergency CWD prevention rules for captive herds

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Veterinary clinic staff filming online educational videos

Staff at Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care have made a dozen online videos and plan to make a dozen more to dispe - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/2A948C3D-5E60-4328-9E96-D273F7AFF67E

Money-saving tips for caring pet owners

Everyone is trying to save money these days, including pet owners.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/D8D683A6-3BAD-4A18-840C-C9ADD4F1165A

I haven't got the slightest idea how to change people, but still I keep a long list of prospective candidates just in case I should ever figure it out.

David Sedaris, writer and comedian source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/6926333C-95BB-4FBC-99D8-930D182FEC3F

N.Y. VMS president-elect carries on family tradition

Veterinarian Robert Weiner, incoming president of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, grew up in a small town in D - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SiU2dG

Researchers measure levels of trace metals in dry dog foods

Researchers at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine found aluminum, chromium and molybdenum in commercial dry  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Ahu2Za

3D printing being used creatively in veterinary medicine

Veterinarians harnessed the power of 3D printing this year to make prosthetic limbs and braces for dogs and birds, carapaces  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SnU3wW

African swine fever virus detected in animal feed products in China

Some protein powders made with pork blood in China were found to contain African swine fever virus, despite a ban on the use  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Aklfp9

Vt. officials ask motorists to be aware of birds along highways

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department officials are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for hawks and owls along state high - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2StQwgJ

Snapchat adds dog-specific filters

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No more pet store puppies, kittens in UK

UK residents who want to adopt a puppy or kitten will need to work through a breeder or adoption center after a ban on pet s - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SoyhJl

Tenn. enforcing emergency CWD prevention rules for captive herds

 - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Ad6apx

Veterinary clinic staff filming online educational videos

Staff at Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care have made a dozen online videos and plan to make a dozen more to dispe - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SsY0AA

Money-saving tips for caring pet owners

Everyone is trying to save money these days, including pet owners.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AkleS7

I haven't got the slightest idea how to change people, but still I keep a long list of prospective candidates just in case I should ever figure it out.

David Sedaris, writer and comedian from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SpEp3V

Veterinarians: Don't feed holiday leftovers to pets

Chocolate, nuts, meats and alcohol can cause gastrointestinal distress, kidney failure or even death in dogs and cats, say ve - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/EC732B74-88EB-4066-8D9F-D086FC6A6A3F

Columbia River expands recall of frozen raw pet foods

Columbia River Natural Pet Foods has expanded a recall of frozen raw food for pets due to potential salmonella and listeria c - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/D743920A-C1D4-416A-A625-D3903AED3A6A

Follow @AVMARecallWatch on Twitter to stay up to date on pet food recalls and alerts and learn more on AVMA's website

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Fruit bats in West Africa infected with Marburg virus

Marburg virus was found for the first time in Egyptian rousette fruit bats in three different areas of Sierra Leone, and the  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/8E86DD40-C85D-41F0-BE01-E885DDD60E77

Panda gets oral surgery, brace

Tuan Tuan, a giant panda at Taipei Zoo, received oral surgery to repair a severely damaged upper canine and was fitted with a - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/CC09209C-9EAA-4753-A47F-2E729E1BE99A

Study: Extreme weather putting animals, plants at risk

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Backyard chickens cross line from plucky poultry to pampered pet

A growing number of backyard chicken owners treat their flocks less like livestock and more like pampered pets, building luxu - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/70919D3A-27DC-4224-9074-E6C8E1D2B4D1

Learn more from the AVMA about salmonella, animals and people

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Rescue group seeks home for noseless dog

A stray dog with no nose and crooked teeth has captured the hearts of veterinary clinic staff in Orange County, Fla., and is  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/9108EDB1-BD49-44E0-84C1-C89D99D974CE

Himalayan marmots reveal clues about how animals survive extreme cold, altitude

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What kind of leader were you this year, and how will you improve?

Before making New Year's resolutions, reflect on how you performed as a leader this year, Alaina Love writes.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/F18736F8-4C28-465F-8FCC-A4A0C7CDDE9F

Chicks, ducklings and Salmonella

There are a variety of reasons to think twice about bringing home live chicks and ducklings.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/4CA25842-42A1-4191-803C-D923934D35CA

Even the wolf has its moments of weakness, in which it sides with the lamb and thinks: I hope it runs away.

Adolfo Bioy Casares, writer source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/4180D739-9034-4B64-AC3F-873847EA9710

Veterinarians: Don't feed holiday leftovers to pets

Chocolate, nuts, meats and alcohol can cause gastrointestinal distress, kidney failure or even death in dogs and cats, say ve - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ELzdna

Columbia River expands recall of frozen raw pet foods

Columbia River Natural Pet Foods has expanded a recall of frozen raw food for pets due to potential salmonella and listeria c - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EPt7Tx

Follow @AVMARecallWatch on Twitter to stay up to date on pet food recalls and alerts and learn more on AVMA's website

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Fruit bats in West Africa infected with Marburg virus

Marburg virus was found for the first time in Egyptian rousette fruit bats in three different areas of Sierra Leone, and the  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EQI9bO

Panda gets oral surgery, brace

Tuan Tuan, a giant panda at Taipei Zoo, received oral surgery to repair a severely damaged upper canine and was fitted with a - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EKsqdg

Study: Extreme weather putting animals, plants at risk

 - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EOHSG9

Backyard chickens cross line from plucky poultry to pampered pet

A growing number of backyard chicken owners treat their flocks less like livestock and more like pampered pets, building luxu - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EKskSW

Learn more from the AVMA about salmonella, animals and people

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Rescue group seeks home for noseless dog

A stray dog with no nose and crooked teeth has captured the hearts of veterinary clinic staff in Orange County, Fla., and is  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EKsdXw

Himalayan marmots reveal clues about how animals survive extreme cold, altitude

 - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ESgAyR

What kind of leader were you this year, and how will you improve?

Before making New Year's resolutions, reflect on how you performed as a leader this year, Alaina Love writes.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EQBYDT

Chicks, ducklings and Salmonella

There are a variety of reasons to think twice about bringing home live chicks and ducklings.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2EQcGGA

Even the wolf has its moments of weakness, in which it sides with the lamb and thinks: I hope it runs away.

Adolfo Bioy Casares, writer from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ENnjZS

2018 brought improvements in veterinary medicine

This year's canine influenza outbreak triggered widespread vaccination, and incidence has stabilized, writes veterinarian Gar - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/93035510-CA19-4A72-B0D5-43825B15EB0A

Veterinarians can help when old dogs lose cognitive function

Some studies suggest that more than 60% of elderly dogs have at least one sign of canine cognitive dysfunction, but up to 80% - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/D3BDEFA8-8688-4574-9640-9A09C4D3D2C8

View AVMA's FAQ and brochure on caring for an older pet

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Vaccinating queen bee could protect entire hive

Parasites, poor nutrition, pathogens and pesticides threaten the world's bee populations, and researchers have found that vac - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/C7015AAA-F7D7-44FB-B3DB-1B7890B19C6F

San Antonio Zoo upgrading Animal Health Center

San Antonio Zoo is adding medical equipment, a pharmacy, a laboratory and a surgery suite in a $3.5 million renovation aimed  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/49EA058B-3EBF-4540-BA75-6424FFA62DF5

Va. VMA takes social media challenge to help dairy farmers, people in need

 - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/AF693521-3D80-4FFA-B15A-81CB9AD33B1E

Mini horses give college students, sick kids maximum happiness

Interactions with miniature horses trained for therapeutic environments help college students, senior citizens and hospitaliz - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/08F52D4A-7781-4FAC-87CE-52013CAA57DE

Fire and rescue crew digs trench to rescue horse trapped in cistern

 - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/1B13F709-8D22-446E-8D93-396CF9042F14

Exercise, reframe thoughts, seek help to curb holiday loneliness

Feelings of chronic, disconnected or holiday-onset loneliness may be exacerbated at this time of year, writes psychotherapist - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/02F8BCE2-0D9A-42A6-9D70-98BF1D38DBA0

Veterinarians: Combat misinformation with trusted AVMA client materials

An educated client can be your best client. But with "Dr.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/924D154B-8BE7-493E-B4A7-79F4E1805786

SmartBrief will not publish Tuesday

In observance of Christmas Day, SmartBrief will not publish Tuesday. Publication will resume Wednesday. source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/92F40E58-0CC2-4954-94EB-857CB9355C61

Let us harness our collective energies to create a culture of peace and a land of prosperity.

Arthur C. Clarke, writer and inventor source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/33FCE068-34A4-46F6-ADB8-214959229A7C

2018 brought improvements in veterinary medicine

This year's canine influenza outbreak triggered widespread vaccination, and incidence has stabilized, writes veterinarian Gar - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2V7XXf9

Veterinarians can help when old dogs lose cognitive function

Some studies suggest that more than 60% of elderly dogs have at least one sign of canine cognitive dysfunction, but up to 80% - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Q0ukZa

View AVMA's FAQ and brochure on caring for an older pet

from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2V7adMK

Vaccinating queen bee could protect entire hive

Parasites, poor nutrition, pathogens and pesticides threaten the world's bee populations, and researchers have found that vac - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Q3tLOF

San Antonio Zoo upgrading Animal Health Center

San Antonio Zoo is adding medical equipment, a pharmacy, a laboratory and a surgery suite in a $3.5 million renovation aimed  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2V9yHoA

Va. VMA takes social media challenge to help dairy farmers, people in need

 - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2PXIzhr

Mini horses give college students, sick kids maximum happiness

Interactions with miniature horses trained for therapeutic environments help college students, senior citizens and hospitaliz - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2V4MbSG

Fire and rescue crew digs trench to rescue horse trapped in cistern

 - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2PVP0BP

Exercise, reframe thoughts, seek help to curb holiday loneliness

Feelings of chronic, disconnected or holiday-onset loneliness may be exacerbated at this time of year, writes psychotherapist - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2V8CaDW

Veterinarians: Combat misinformation with trusted AVMA client materials

An educated client can be your best client. But with "Dr.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2PXPTty

SmartBrief will not publish Tuesday

In observance of Christmas Day, SmartBrief will not publish Tuesday. Publication will resume Wednesday. from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2V7YrBX

Let us harness our collective energies to create a culture of peace and a land of prosperity.

Arthur C. Clarke, writer and inventor from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Q0Dq8y

Newborn insects trapped in amber show first evidence of how to crack an egg

Fossilised newborns, egg shells, and egg bursters preserved together in amber provide the first direct evidence of how insects hatched in deep time, according to a new article. from Insects (including Butterflies) News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PXyX6A

Newborn insects trapped in amber show first evidence of how to crack an egg

Fossilised newborns, egg shells, and egg bursters preserved together in amber provide the first direct evidence of how insects hatched in deep time, according to a new article. from Paleontology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PXyX6A

Newborn insects trapped in amber show first evidence of how to crack an egg

Fossilised newborns, egg shells, and egg bursters preserved together in amber provide the first direct evidence of how insects hatched in deep time, according to a new article. from Fossils News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PXyX6A

Newborn insects trapped in amber show first evidence of how to crack an egg

Fossilised newborns, egg shells, and egg bursters preserved together in amber provide the first direct evidence of how insects hatched in deep time, according to a new article. from Odd Creatures News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PXyX6A

Newborn insects trapped in amber show first evidence of how to crack an egg

Fossilised newborns, egg shells, and egg bursters preserved together in amber provide the first direct evidence of how insects hatched in deep time, according to a new article. from Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PXyX6A

Howler monkey study examines mechanisms of new species formation

A new study of interbreeding between two species of howler monkeys in Mexico is yielding insights into the forces that drive the evolution of new species. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LuD2OQ

Divining roots: Revealing how plants branch out to access water

New research has discovered how plant roots sense the availability of moisture in soil and then adapt their shape to optimise acquisition of water. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2rTkYVu via IFTTT

Howler monkey study examines mechanisms of new species formation

A new study of interbreeding between two species of howler monkeys in Mexico is yielding insights into the forces that drive the evolution of new species. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LuD2OQ via IFTTT

The idiosyncratic mammalian diversification after extinction of the dinosaurs

Researchers state that many mammals lineages coexisted with the dinosaurs before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. Although many species of mammals also disappeared in the extinction event, several lineages survived. from Fossils News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ShR7C2

The idiosyncratic mammalian diversification after extinction of the dinosaurs

Researchers state that many mammals lineages coexisted with the dinosaurs before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. Although many species of mammals also disappeared in the extinction event, several lineages survived. from Paleontology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ShR7C2

The idiosyncratic mammalian diversification after extinction of the dinosaurs

Researchers state that many mammals lineages coexisted with the dinosaurs before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. Although many species of mammals also disappeared in the extinction event, several lineages survived. from Early Mammals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ShR7C2

The idiosyncratic mammalian diversification after extinction of the dinosaurs

Researchers state that many mammals lineages coexisted with the dinosaurs before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. Although many species of mammals also disappeared in the extinction event, several lineages survived. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ShR7C2 via IFTTT

Genetic study reveals how citrus became the Med's favorite squeeze

Genetic detective work has illuminated the important role of Jewish culture in the widespread adoption of citrus fruit by early Mediterranean societies. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2A8PvmY via IFTTT

Elegant trick improves single-cell RNA sequencing

Droplet microfluidics has revolutionized single-cell RNA sequencing, offering a low-cost, high-throughput method for single-cell genomics. However, this method has been limited in its ability to capture complete RNA transcription information. Researchers have now come up with an elegant, low-cost method that solves that problem. And not only does it push single-cell genomics forward, it may allow for new avenues for studies of infection and immune biology. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EJbe91 via IFTTT

Responsible innovation key to smart farming

Responsible innovation that considers the wider impacts on society is key to smart farming, according to academics. Scientists argue that the concept of responsible innovation should underpin the so-called fourth agricultural revolution, ensuring that innovations also provide social benefits and address potentially negative side-effects. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2A8aeaj via IFTTT

Surfer's ear points to ancient pearl divers in Panama

Surfer's ear, associated with cold weather and water sports, led a bioarchaeologist at the Smithsonian in Panama to suspect that ancient shoreline residents were diving for pearls in an area of cold-water upwelling. from Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PX2QDQ

Female penises evolved twice in bark lice

In a group of bark lice, a penis has evolved twice -- in the females. In their nutrient-scarce environment, 'seminal gifts' are an incentive for females to force mating, leading to the co-evolution of female penises and male vaginas. from Odd Creatures News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BC4dCG

Female penises evolved twice in bark lice

In a group of bark lice, a penis has evolved twice -- in the females. In their nutrient-scarce environment, 'seminal gifts' are an incentive for females to force mating, leading to the co-evolution of female penises and male vaginas. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BC4dCG via IFTTT

Laser diode combats counterfeit oil

The olive oil sector has witnessed a rise in fraudulent activities such as falsely labeling inferior products as high quality. To combat this practice, a research team has developed a tool based on laser diodes and chaotic algorithms to detect whether the label on a bottle corresponds or not to the content inside. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2T44qFQ via IFTTT

Bees can count with small number of nerve cells in their brains, research suggests

Bees can solve seemingly clever counting tasks with very small numbers of nerve cells in their brains, according to researchers. from Animal Learning and Intelligence News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2A80dKf

Surfer's ear points to ancient pearl divers in Panama

Surfer's ear, associated with cold weather and water sports, led a bioarchaeologist at the Smithsonian in Panama to suspect that ancient shoreline residents were diving for pearls in an area of cold-water upwelling. from Odd Creatures News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PX2QDQ

Surfer's ear points to ancient pearl divers in Panama

Surfer's ear, associated with cold weather and water sports, led a bioarchaeologist at the Smithsonian in Panama to suspect that ancient shoreline residents were diving for pearls in an area of cold-water upwelling. from Fossils News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PX2QDQ

300 blind mice uncover genetic causes of eye disease

Hundreds of new genes linked to blindness and other vision disorders have been identified in a screen of mouse strains. Many of these genes are likely important in human vision and the results could help identify new causes of hereditary blindness in patients. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BA5aLU via IFTTT

Genetics of California mountain lions: Research to inform future conservation

Mountain lions in California exhibited strong population genetic structure, and some California populations had extremely low levels of genetic diversity, with some exhibiting estimates as low as the endangered Florida panther. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ECSW8q via IFTTT

Genetics of California mountain lions: Research to inform future conservation

Mountain lions in California exhibited strong population genetic structure, and some California populations had extremely low levels of genetic diversity, with some exhibiting estimates as low as the endangered Florida panther. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ECSW8q

Camera trap study reveals the hidden lives of island carnivores

Researchers placed 160 cameras on 19 of the 22 Apostle Islands in northern Wisconsin to see which carnivores were living there. After taking more than 200,000 photos over a period of three years, the team discovered that several carnivores are living on various islands in this remote archipelago in Lake Superior. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2rRIPF8

Bees can count with just four 'nerve cells' in their brains

Bees can solve seemingly clever counting tasks with very small numbers of nerve cells in their brains, according to researchers. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2A80dKf

Camera trap study reveals the hidden lives of island carnivores

Researchers placed 160 cameras on 19 of the 22 Apostle Islands in northern Wisconsin to see which carnivores were living there. After taking more than 200,000 photos over a period of three years, the team discovered that several carnivores are living on various islands in this remote archipelago in Lake Superior. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2rRIPF8 via IFTTT

Pollutants from wildfires affect crop and vegetation growth hundreds of kilometers from impact zone

The startling extent to which violent wildfires, similar to those that ravaged large swathes of California recently, affect forests and crops way beyond the boundaries of the blaze has been revealed. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LzKsk4 via IFTTT

Bees can count with just four 'nerve cells' in their brains

Bees can solve seemingly clever counting tasks with very small numbers of nerve cells in their brains, according to researchers. from Insects (including Butterflies) News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2A80dKf

Bees can count with just four 'nerve cells' in their brains

Bees can solve seemingly clever counting tasks with very small numbers of nerve cells in their brains, according to researchers. from Odd Creatures News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2A80dKf

Bees can count with just four 'nerve cells' in their brains

Bees can solve seemingly clever counting tasks with very small numbers of nerve cells in their brains, according to researchers. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2A80dKf via IFTTT

Wildlife struggle to cope with extreme weather

The mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underscores the importance of wildlife research released today. The new research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EHzZSj

Wildlife struggle to cope with extreme weather

The mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underscores the importance of wildlife research released today. The new research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EHzZSj via IFTTT

CDC: Veterinarians at higher-than-average risk for suicide

The suicide rate within the veterinary profession far exceeds that of the general population, with female veterinarians 3.5 t - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/EB5903AE-063C-44EA-B37A-82D8054FD1EA

View AVMA's wellness and peer-assistance toolkit

source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/CAD8590B-455B-4D60-B676-D93756B5236A

Veterinary surgeons remove tumor from dog's skull

Veterinary surgical oncologists Brad Matz and Daniel Linden along with resident Katelyn Hlusko removed a tumor from the skull - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/F5618984-12B0-4CA2-A023-C55561AE1376

View AVMA's brochure on cancer in animals

source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/8797A6E8-FE38-4835-BDE3-090BC7429221

Reindeer treated for babesiosis recovers, lands role in play

A reindeer that was diagnosed with babesiosis a year ago is now healthy and back with his herd near Rochester, N.Y., after un - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/1BCCF37C-F15B-45C7-9175-10E7A17DB32D

Investigation of jerky treats led to improved data reporting, analytic tools

FDA and CDC scientists have not been able to definitively pinpoint the cause of pet illnesses and deaths related to jerky tre - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/4E13EA3B-80E0-4924-9609-C6801ED47626

Learn more from AVMA about safety concerns regarding jerky treats made in China

source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/97CB8ACD-8DB2-47D9-9202-37ECC983EF03

Researcher seeks better methods for raising orphaned kittens

Animal shelters are inundated with kittens from March through November, and infant kittens need round-the-clock care once the - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/B7B779A3-4A18-4EF1-8C8F-F5DC208A8EEC

Veterinary colleges in Southeast form educational consortium

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is leading the formation of the Southeast Veterinary Educational Con - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/E5D8CA78-CBE7-4EF5-B4F3-57F93B104E24

Wild dogs on Texas island carry red wolf DNA

 - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/2AFEF3B6-68C8-4931-919E-AB5B189BAD63

Seal that visited Myrtle Beach moves on

A harbor seal that came ashore at Myrtle Beach, S.C., has returned to the sea after being examined by a veterinarian.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/3C9D8E30-183D-4AA0-8260-2F58644CCE77

Student's service dog earns honorary diploma from Clarkson U.

 - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/AB3FCB25-B148-400D-92BD-A858A19C21E2

10 ways to boost security on your smartphone

More and more businesses are relying on smartphones to carry out key functions, but hackers sometimes target these devices.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/33D56559-5F81-45B5-BD0B-BAF40D19A17D

Veterinarians: Combat misinformation with trusted AVMA client materials

An educated client can be your best client. But with "Dr.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/BFC79A65-1193-48C9-8DF9-3BB785000510

The easiest way to avoid wrong notes is to never open your mouth and sing. What a mistake that would be.

Joan Oliver Goldsmith, writer source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/C0CB0B46-5333-4A23-880C-1FB51A5411E8

Getting the most out of spinach: Maximizing the antioxidant lutein

Eat your spinach in the form of a smoothie or juice -- this is the best way to obtain the antioxidant lutein, according to new research. High levels of lutein are found in dark green vegetables, and researchers at the university have compared different ways of preparing fresh spinach in order to maximize the levels of lutein in finished food. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BAZwco via IFTTT

CDC: Veterinarians at higher-than-average risk for suicide

The suicide rate within the veterinary profession far exceeds that of the general population, with female veterinarians 3.5 t - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AapC62

View AVMA's wellness and peer-assistance toolkit

from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SeTUvL

Veterinary surgeons remove tumor from dog's skull

Veterinary surgical oncologists Brad Matz and Daniel Linden along with resident Katelyn Hlusko removed a tumor from the skull - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AcxvIg

View AVMA's brochure on cancer in animals

from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SfCRtl

Reindeer treated for babesiosis recovers, lands role in play

A reindeer that was diagnosed with babesiosis a year ago is now healthy and back with his herd near Rochester, N.Y., after un - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AcybgL

Investigation of jerky treats led to improved data reporting, analytic tools

FDA and CDC scientists have not been able to definitively pinpoint the cause of pet illnesses and deaths related to jerky tre - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SeFBqZ

Learn more from AVMA about safety concerns regarding jerky treats made in China

from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AawQqI

Researcher seeks better methods for raising orphaned kittens

Animal shelters are inundated with kittens from March through November, and infant kittens need round-the-clock care once the - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SeZi1L

Veterinary colleges in Southeast form educational consortium

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is leading the formation of the Southeast Veterinary Educational Con - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AapuU6

Wild dogs on Texas island carry red wolf DNA

 - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SdUcmw

Seal that visited Myrtle Beach moves on

A harbor seal that came ashore at Myrtle Beach, S.C., has returned to the sea after being examined by a veterinarian.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AapHqm

Student's service dog earns honorary diploma from Clarkson U.

 - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SdASpt

10 ways to boost security on your smartphone

More and more businesses are relying on smartphones to carry out key functions, but hackers sometimes target these devices.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Aapp2K

Veterinarians: Combat misinformation with trusted AVMA client materials

An educated client can be your best client. But with "Dr.  - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SfCQWj

The easiest way to avoid wrong notes is to never open your mouth and sing. What a mistake that would be.

Joan Oliver Goldsmith, writer from Animal Health SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Aapnb8

Structure and function of photosynthesis protein explained in detail

Researchers have solved the structure and elucidated the function of photosynthetic complex I. This membrane protein complex plays a major role in dynamically rewiring photosynthesis. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SfXq8S via IFTTT

More young and other traits help mammals adapt to urban environments

Species of mammals that live in urban environments produce more young compared to other mammals. But next to this common 'winning trait', mammals deal with different strategies to successfully inhabit cities. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SaoiHv

More young and other traits help mammals adapt to urban environments

Species of mammals that live in urban environments produce more young compared to other mammals. But next to this common 'winning trait', mammals deal with different strategies to successfully inhabit cities. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SaoiHv via IFTTT

Forget-me-not: Scientists pinpoint memory mechanism in plants

Plant scientists have unraveled a mechanism that enables flowering plants to sense and 'remember' changes in their environment. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AcwkbN via IFTTT

Electric fish in augmented reality reveal how animals 'actively sense' world around them

Researchers have used augmented reality technology to unravel the mysterious dynamic between active sensing movement and sensory feedback. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2rQR1pg

Electric fish in augmented reality reveal how animals 'actively sense' world around them

Researchers have used augmented reality technology to unravel the mysterious dynamic between active sensing movement and sensory feedback. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2rQR1pg via IFTTT

Game over for Zika? KU Leuven researchers develop promising vaccine

Scientists have developed a new vaccine against the Zika virus. This vaccine should prevent the virus from causing microcephaly and other serious conditions in unborn babies. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EEtznD via IFTTT

Game over for Zika? KU Leuven researchers develop promising vaccine

Scientists have developed a new vaccine against the Zika virus. This vaccine should prevent the virus from causing microcephaly and other serious conditions in unborn babies. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EEtznD

Game over for Zika? KU Leuven researchers develop promising vaccine

Scientists have developed a new vaccine against the Zika virus. This vaccine should prevent the virus from causing microcephaly and other serious conditions in unborn babies. from Insects (including Butterflies) News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EEtznD

Antennal sensors allow hawkmoths to make quick moves

All insects use vision to control their position in the air when they fly, but they also integrate information from other senses. Biologists have now shown how hawkmoths use mechanosensors in their antennae to control fast flight maneuvers. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QKcbEk via IFTTT

Antennal sensors allow hawkmoths to make quick moves

All insects use vision to control their position in the air when they fly, but they also integrate information from other senses. Biologists have now shown how hawkmoths use mechanosensors in their antennae to control fast flight maneuvers. from Insects (including Butterflies) News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QKcbEk

Bacteria-based drug delivery system that outperforms conventional methods

An interdisciplinary team has created a drug delivery system that could radically expand cancer treatment options. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SWI3SI via IFTTT

Better understanding of dog body language could make interactions safer

A better understanding of the way dogs communicate distress could be the first step in reducing the risk of dog bites for both children and adults, a new study has found. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CnSHMU via IFTTT

Spectacular flying reptiles soared over Britain's tropical Jurassic past

Spectacular flying reptiles armed with long teeth and claws which once dominated the skies have been rediscovered, thanks to new research. from Fossils News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S8aP32

Spectacular flying reptiles soared over Britain's tropical Jurassic past

Spectacular flying reptiles armed with long teeth and claws which once dominated the skies have been rediscovered, thanks to new research. from Paleontology News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S8aP32

Spectacular flying reptiles soared over Britain's tropical Jurassic past

Spectacular flying reptiles armed with long teeth and claws which once dominated the skies have been rediscovered, thanks to new research. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S8aP32 via IFTTT

For gait transitions, stability often trumps energy savings

Working with nine animal models, researchers find a preference for stability over energy conservation during speed-related gait transitions. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BxiiBD

Australian study into how seals react to boats prompts new ecotourism regulations

Unable to differentiate between a predator and a tourist boat, seals react as soon as they sense a potential threat. The closer a vessel approaches, the more likely it is for the animals to rush to the water and the greater the risk of a stampede or predation in the sea. To inform management guidelines, researchers observed a colony on Kanowna Island, Bass Strait. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Bxifpr

Spectacular flying reptiles soared over Britain's tropical Jurassic past

Spectacular flying reptiles armed with long teeth and claws which once dominated the skies have been rediscovered, thanks to new research. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S8aP32

Spectacular flying reptiles soared over Britain's tropical Jurassic past

Spectacular flying reptiles armed with long teeth and claws which once dominated the skies have been rediscovered, thanks to new research. from Dinosaurs News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S8aP32

Australian study into how seals react to boats prompts new ecotourism regulations

Unable to differentiate between a predator and a tourist boat, seals react as soon as they sense a potential threat. The closer a vessel approaches, the more likely it is for the animals to rush to the water and the greater the risk of a stampede or predation in the sea. To inform management guidelines, researchers observed a colony on Kanowna Island, Bass Strait. from Sea Life News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Bxifpr

Spectacular flying reptiles soared over Britain's tropical Jurassic past

Spectacular flying reptiles armed with long teeth and claws which once dominated the skies have been rediscovered, thanks to new research. from Sea Life News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S8aP32

AIDS: An approach for targeting HIV reservoirs

Current HIV treatments need to be taken for life by those infected as antiretroviral therapy is unable to eliminate viral reservoirs lurking in immune cells. Scientists have identified the characteristics of CD4 T lymphocytes that are preferentially infected by the virus. Thanks to metabolic activity inhibitors, the researchers have managed to destroy these infected cells, or 'reservoirs', ex vivo. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BxilNP via IFTTT

For gait transitions, stability often trumps energy savings

Working with nine animal models, researchers find a preference for stability over energy conservation during speed-related gait transitions. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BxiiBD via IFTTT

Australian study into how seals react to boats prompts new ecotourism regulations

Unable to differentiate between a predator and a tourist boat, seals react as soon as they sense a potential threat. The closer a vessel approaches, the more likely it is for the animals to rush to the water and the greater the risk of a stampede or predation in the sea. To inform management guidelines, researchers observed a colony on Kanowna Island, Bass Strait. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Bxifpr via IFTTT

Threat of 'nightmare bacteria' exhibiting resistance to last-resort antibiotic colistin

Researchers examined the dissemination of colistin-resistant bacteria among residents of rural communities in Vietnam to find that the prevalence of colistin-resistant Escherichia coli in the intestines was extremely high, at about 70 percent. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QEP8e9 via IFTTT

Genome published of the small hive beetle, a major honey bee parasite

Beekeepers and researchers will welcome the unveiling of the small hive beetle's genome by scientists. The small hive beetle (SHB) is a major parasite problem of honey bees for which there are few effective treatments. Completing the SHB genome takes on even more importance when you realize that among the SHB's close relatives are the destructive and invasive Asian longhorned beetle. from Insects (including Butterflies) News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ExhBLH

Genome published of the small hive beetle, a major honey bee parasite

Beekeepers and researchers will welcome the unveiling of the small hive beetle's genome by scientists. The small hive beetle (SHB) is a major parasite problem of honey bees for which there are few effective treatments. Completing the SHB genome takes on even more importance when you realize that among the SHB's close relatives are the destructive and invasive Asian longhorned beetle. from Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ExhBLH

Distemper outbreak forces temporary closure of Ala. animal shelter

An outbreak of canine distemper virus forced the temporary closure of an animal shelter in Athens, Ala., as workers treat sic - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/C11D75C8-8163-41B7-8185-501A83E35889

View AVMA's canine distemper brochure

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Thief pulls a Grinch, swipes tree from N.C. veterinary hospital

Police are looking for a man who pulled up to a Mocksville, N.C., veterinary hospital in a Ford Focus and stole a Christmas t - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/C38B0F73-8CAD-4989-915E-29B75A23666A

FDA: Fewer medically important antimicrobials being used in food animals

Sales and distribution of medically important antibiotics for use in food-animal production declined by 43% from 2015 through - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/134981BE-3656-426F-84A2-5999E1B909D1

View AVMA's instructions for completing a VFD order and 123s of VFDs

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Horses and people share numerous diseases

Experts say horses can pass ringworm, rabies, drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, salmonella, cryptosporidium, giardiasis a - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/B89676D9-C17D-43C5-B52C-B08FAB1BB542

Pets at home may reduce children's allergy risk

Children who have pet cats or dogs when they are 6 months to 12 months old have a lower risk of developing asthma, eczema and - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/16E1785E-0EB6-47CD-9049-AF6FA644DEEB

Cat that got a kidney transplant dies at 18 years old

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Ohio medical marijuana law may affect hemp-derived products for pets

Hemp-derived cannabidiol products for veterinary use have been available in Ohio for years, but that may end beginning in Jan - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/0BD02FD7-DD5A-4B2F-8141-D90E3C773236

FDA works with Elanco to clarify tylosin phosphate label

Tylosin phosphate is subject to the Veterinary Feed Directive, and feed containing the agent may be used only under the super - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/7FBD9BBB-AF95-4A35-B2E6-74394A69C7BE

Bill protecting pets from domestic violence expected to become law

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How to stave off burnout at work

Burnout at work is a significant problem in an always-connected world, but you can use certain strategies to counter this kin - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/64FF6181-9AED-471F-BC99-D1E75FB495E9

Get certified to better support the human-animal bond

Help a pet; help their human. Help your practice, too.  - More -  source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/9BA46B35-9299-4827-8D5E-68A85B09FF81

Travel is the only context in which some people ever look around. If we spent half the energy looking at our own neighborhoods, we'd probably learn twice as much.

Lucy Lippard, writer and art critic source https://www.smartbrief.com/branded/D5B61895-8343-46AE-9E8D-69BF8059ECA6/02E061C5-5A95-472F-87EC-03DF45EC3BF9

Genome published of the small hive beetle, a major honey bee parasite

Beekeepers and researchers will welcome the unveiling of the small hive beetle's genome by scientists. The small hive beetle (SHB) is a major parasite problem of honey bees for which there are few effective treatments. Completing the SHB genome takes on even more importance when you realize that among the SHB's close relatives are the destructive and invasive Asian longhorned beetle. from Plants & Animals News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ExhBLH via IFTTT

Distemper outbreak forces temporary closure of Ala. animal shelter

An outbreak of canine distemper virus forced the temporary closure of an animal shelter in Athens, Ala., as workers treat sic - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Ewys1f

View AVMA's canine distemper brochure

from Animal Health SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2CacoIn

Thief pulls a Grinch, swipes tree from N.C. veterinary hospital

Police are looking for a man who pulled up to a Mocksville, N.C., veterinary hospital in a Ford Focus and stole a Christmas t - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EyqSTH

FDA: Fewer medically important antimicrobials being used in food animals

Sales and distribution of medically important antibiotics for use in food-animal production declined by 43% from 2015 through - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EFkN8R

View AVMA's instructions for completing a VFD order and 123s of VFDs

from Animal Health SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EwyiHb

Horses and people share numerous diseases

Experts say horses can pass ringworm, rabies, drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, salmonella, cryptosporidium, giardiasis a - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EEfqH3

Pets at home may reduce children's allergy risk

Children who have pet cats or dogs when they are 6 months to 12 months old have a lower risk of developing asthma, eczema and - More -  from Animal Health SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EA4OIf