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- Warmer weather may decrease influenza transmission
It's possible that warmer weather inhibits influenza survival and transmission and a general warming trend could mean fewer influenza infections. However, several factors are involved in influenza transmission, including hygiene, population dynamics interactions and humidity, so predictions can't be based only on temperature, cautions Christopher Olsen, a professor of public health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. MyHealthNewsDaily.com
(4/12)     
- Tufts to launch veterinary clinic to teach and treat
Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with Worcester Technical High School to launch a new community veterinary clinic for underserved pets that will also be a teaching facility for both schools. Senior veterinary students from Tufts will mostly run the clinic and help train veterinary assistant students from the high school. Worcester Mag (Mass.)
(4/11)
- Genetic marker may hold key to fighting costly pig virus
A team of researchers from around the country has identified a genetic marker that shows whether pigs have increased resistance to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, a virus that costs the pork industry about $664 million each year. The finding may help breeders develop herds with more resistance to the virus and could also lead to the discovery of similar genes involved in disease resistance. Western Farm Press
(4/11)
- Pigs carry parasite that causes diarrhea in people, researchers say
A parasite that causes diarrhea in humans and is especially prevalent in developing countries with poor sanitation systems has also been discovered in pigs, according to new research published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases. The findings may help explain how the Dientamoeba fragilis parasite is spread in people. LiveScience.com
(4/11)
- Research shows baboons can identify some words
A study of baboons in France found the animals correctly distinguished between words and non-words about 75% of the time. The findings "suggest that the basic biological mechanisms required for reading have deeper evolutionary roots than anyone thought," said neuroscientist Michael Platt of Duke University, who analyzed the study. The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio)/Reuters
(4/12)
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- Commercial restricted diets may have hidden allergens
Commercial diets advertised for dogs with allergies may not live up to their labels, according to a study that evaluated the content of four over-the-counter venison foods and found each contained common food allergens including soy and beef, despite claims to the contrary, writes veterinarian Lee Pickett. Dr. Pickett also explains the importance of routine lab work for maintaining pets' health. Reading Eagle Press (Pa.)
(4/13)
- Firefighters save dog trapped beneath concrete during a flood
Wichita firefighters responded to what they thought was a car with people in it submerged in floodwaters but instead found themselves searching for Taz, a 100-pound mixed-breed dog who became trapped in a flooded creek under an overpass during the storm. Scuba divers, tenacious rescuers, concrete cutters and a lucky break helped save Taz. The Wichita Eagle (Kan.)
(4/13)
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- 5 elements of an awesome e-mail newsletter
You know an e-mail newsletter is a great way to connect with customers, but figuring out what to say can be a bigger challenge. Reputation Capital Media Services founder Mary Ellen Slayter suggests including five elements in every issue, starting with a welcome message. She also suggests including at least one article and a promotional message and ending with editorial content to keep people reading. RepCapitalMedia.com
(4/12)
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