AVMA News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Zoo Atlanta was the site of the latest “Vet for a Day,” a program started by the stars of the TV show “Critter Fixers,” Drs. Terrence Ferguson and Vernard Hodges, to make future veterinarians by introducing kids to veterinary medicine early in their lives.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Gulls aren’t everyone’s cup of tea it seems but I find them a fascinating group, highly adaptable and capable of surviving and thriving in many situations. Here, in the south-west of the Iberian Peninsula, I am lucky to be able to see a wide range of gulls, particularly along the Atlantic coast at this time of the year.
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10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
I’m publishing this article later than usual but it’s the subjects themselves that are responsible. Since the 1970s I have been monitoring a wintering roost of Crag Martins (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) at Gorham’s and Vanguard Caves, off the east side of Gibraltar.
AnimalEquality.net
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Between 2023 and 2024, Animal Equality investigators documented conditions inside a pig slaughterhouse in Cremona, Italy. This facility–owned by a company called Belli–slaughters thousands of pigs each year. Investigators captured footage of widespread violence against animals, much of it in violation of Italian animal protection laws.
Sales and Marketing Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
AI has been instrumental in changing the way companies manage images. As with all technological transformations, the full implications of AI on commercial photography are still being understood. The post How AI Changed Photography: For Better or Worse appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
SalesFuel
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Growing up in Western Kansas, John Marvin initially pursued a career in marketing and advertising and shares his journey from being fired to adopting a new mindset, then transitioning to pharmaceutical sales at the suggestion of his father, a family physician. This path eventually led him to Texas State Optical, where he became President in 2001. Under his leadership, the organization transitioned from a traditional franchise to a member-owned cooperative, focusing on younger optometrists and le
Animal Rights Zone brings together the best content for animal advocates and activists from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AnimalEquality.net
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Over a four-month period in 2024, whistleblowers captured drone footage at three UK salmon farms. These salmon farms are operated by three of the UK’s largest salmon producers. Two of the farms are certified by RSPCA Assured, and the third is accredited by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Both organizations claim to enforce high animal welfare standards.
Sales and Marketing Management
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Interpersonal skills can be learned and refined over time to help salespeople close more deals and build lasting partnerships based on trust and mutual value. The post Succeeding with People: A Game-Changer in B2B Sales appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
SalesFuel
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Challenge: Crafting an effective annual ad campaign to keep drawing in customers Diane Kapinos, an account executive for WMAR , has been selling media for nearly 15 years but only started using AdMall in 2021. Even though she’s newer to the platform, she knew certain tools would provide useful insights into creating an annual ad campaign for a local outdoor furniture store.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Walmart recently announced major expansions to its pet care services that include opening five new Walmart Pet Services Centers in Georgia and Arizona, veterinary telehealth, and veterinary prescription drug delivery.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
If you are looking for one perfect book to draw children into the joys of birding, my recommendation is The Children’s Book of Birdwatching, by ornithologist and wildlife advocate Dan Rouse. To say that Dan Rouse is passionate about her work would be an understatement.
AnimalEquality.net
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Cows, pigs, and chickens suffer daily on factory farms, with abuse often ignored by authorities. Advocates say reforming the Mexican Constitution could change everything.
Sales and Marketing Management
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In our continuing conversation with Paul White, author of "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace," we discuss why praise is such a powerful motivator. Words of affirmation is the top language of appreciation for nearly half of all workers. White explains why praising colleagues is not as simple or intuitive as it may seem, and why words of affirmation can't just flow from managers to subordinates.
SalesFuel
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Business owners and leaders invest heavily in producing goods and services. And they try to hire the best talent. But regardless of the team cohesion strategies they implement, a toxic culture could threaten their viability as a business. The Impact of a Toxic Workplace In his recent post on Appreciation at Work , Paul White describes the difference between a bad workplace and a toxic workplace.
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AVMA News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The nomination period is open for the AVMA Excellence Awards for 2025. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
By Alan Contreras Alan L. Contreras is a writer living in Oregon. A fourth-generation Oregonian born in Tillamook County, he is a graduate of the University of Oregon and its law school. He writes primarily about natural history and higher education. Author of eight books from Oregon State University Press, he has published on a variety of topics.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hurricane Helene is estimated to have caused billions of dollars of damage in western North Carolina according to a government assessment of the historic storm, which flooded several veterinary hospitals in the region.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Dr. Chris Doherty’s presentation at the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum previewed the results of the 2024 AVMA Senior Survey and 2024 Census of Veterinarians, which will be published in the 2025 State of the Profession Report.
AVMA News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Businesses that embrace empathy and innovation will remain competitive in a transformative age driven by artificial intelligence, according to futurist Anders Sörman-Nilsson.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart, a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and award-winning cook, says food is the bridge that builds connection and culture. She spoke about the power of food at the AVMA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellness Summit this November.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) held its annual surgery summit from Oct. 24-26 in Phoenix. The ACVS presented awards and seated some new officials.
AVMA News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Washington State VMA (WSVMA) held its Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference from September 27-29 in Tacoma. The WSVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Iowa VMA (IVMA) held its annual meeting from September 26-27 in Ames. The association presented awards and seated new officials.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Practice health metrics, including staffing ratios and profit center percentages, were discussed during the presentation “Unlocking Veterinary Practice Performance" at the AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, held earlier this fall.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is celebrated November 18-24 to improve awareness and understanding of the issue and encourage best practices to reduce the further emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A federal appeals court recently ruled that the clinical advice a veterinarian emailed to pet owners was constitutionally protected speech under the First Amendment.
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, November 7, 2024
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Just two thrushes breed across much of the Iberian Peninsula: The Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) and the Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus). Two others have a limited breeding distribution in the north: Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) across the Cantabrian Mountains and the Pyrenees, and Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) in the Pyrenees.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Last week I wrote about the birds that fly over my Suffolk garden (in eastern England), this time it’s the turn of the real garden birds, those that not only land in the garden, but also feed in it. I’ve only lived in my current house for five years: the previous owners weren’t interested in either birds or gardening, so I have to work hard to make the half-acre property more attractive to birds.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
What is your favorite bird species? I would always say the Black-throated Tit, not just because it is the first bird I identified in the field, but also simply because it is cute. I have a soft spot for cute passerines. What is your name, and where do you live? My name is Zhang Zhuyang, but I usually go by Bella Zhang when guiding, to make things easier.
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