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.
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.
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AVMA News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University is on track to receive provisional accreditation from the AVMA Council on Education when students matriculate next fall, allowing them to complete training and be eligible to sit for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.
AnimalEquality.net
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Update September 2024 – The European Commission released a farming report after eight months of discussions on agriculture. It recommended revising EU animal protection laws and phasing out cages, but it didn’t set any requirements. Update March 2024 – After the European Commission missed its 2023 deadline to propose new laws, advocates appealed to the EU’s Court of Justice.
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
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Employees report that the ability to work from home or another location is a key factor in job satisfaction. Employers, on the other hand, aren’t so confident about the remote work arrangements. Team managers are worried about productivity, and they want to reclaim engagement. The Hybrid Workforce Conundrum Multiple surveys, including our proprietary AudienceSCAN , have found that nearly 50% of job seekers want the ability to work remote.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Time’s almost up for the Scopoli’s (Calonectris diomedea) and Cory’s (Calonectris borealis) Shearwaters to leave for waters in the South Atlantic where they will spend the winter. These two sister species were considered a single species until fairly recently when they were separated as full species based on genetic evidence.
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
OCTOBER 21, 2024
By embracing the technology of digital business cards, sales and marketing executives can bridge cultural divides, track engagement, and create lasting impressions – all while reducing their environmental footprint and maximizing the return on their networking efforts. The post How Digital Business Cards are Transforming Sales and Marketing 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
AVMA News
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Many consumers have been getting more budget conscious as inflation has limited their spending power. For small animal practices, this has resulted in fewer product purchases and fewer patient visits, says Katelyn McCullock, AVMA chief economist.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Guest post by Kerenza Vlastou, Outreach Manager, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) Love dogs? Love birds? Guess what—they can coexist peacefully, but it takes a little bit of responsibility on our part. Whether you’re a dog lover, a birder, or both, you might be surprised to learn that our furry friends can sometimes cause havoc in the wild.
AnimalEquality.net
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Animal Equality in Mexico is shaping the future for farmed animals with legislative reform. Advocates are working on two levels—reshaping the food system and plant-based options nationally, while strengthening farm rules locally. With rich emotional lives and unbreakable family bonds, farmed animals deserve to be protected.
Sales and Marketing Management
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Sustainability must be a core strategy, not just for its ethical priorities, but also because there are various business imperatives. The good news is that there are core strategies you can employ to keep sustainability at the heart of your organization in a way that has positive outcomes for your business, for stakeholders, and the planet. The post Beyond Greenwashing: Why Sustainability Must Be a Core Strategy for B2B Companies appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
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SalesFuel
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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AVMA News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) held its 57th annual conference from September 12-14 in Columbus, Ohio. The AABP presented awards and seated new officials.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The last flip of the calendar found me in Costa Rica being hosted at the legendary Rancho Naturalista. I stumbled into the hotel about forty minutes shy of midnight, but there was a hot meal waiting for me. Stir fried vegetables and hefty, stuffed portobello mushrooms satiated parts of me I didn’t know existed.
AnimalEquality.net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Update October 2024 – Brazil’s Environment and Sustainable Development Committee approved a bill to stop the killing of male chicks. Introduced by Congresswoman Luciene Cavalcante at Animal Equality’s request, the bill proposes using in-ovo sexing technology, which could save 84 million chicks each year. It now awaits approval from three more committees before moving to the Senate.
Sales and Marketing Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Gartner Senior Director Analyst Shayne Jackson explains why a company’s sales culture is directly tied to performance, and shares tips on how to assess your sales culture and make any necessary changes. The post Change Sales Culture to Boost Sales Performance and Retention appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
SalesFuel
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Employees have heard the rumblings over the past 18 months. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is well behind us, the bosses want their team members back in their office chairs. They believe that their professional team will have a better chance of success if they work together in person. The Challenge of Remote Work Benjamin Laker confirms that remote work was very promising in the beginning.
AVMA News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It’s a different world post pandemic, and leaders should be confidently humble, says organization psychologist Adam Grant, publicly admitting their mistakes and modeling a work-life balance for staff.
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
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The AVMA currently seeks candidates for president-elect, vice president, and for two seats on the Board of Directors as well as nominations or applications for numerous other volunteer positions on councils and committees.
AVMA News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration has informed veterinarians and farmers that using aspirin in dairy cattle for treatment of highly pathogenic avian influenza is illegal.
AVMA News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Mars announced October 16 that Nefertiti “Nef” Greene, current president of Mars Science & Diagnostics, will move to the role of global president for Mars Veterinary Health in December. Katie Devine will fill Greene’s former position.
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
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
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded 25 grants totaling $3.8M to universities and veterinary practices working to address shortages of food animal veterinary services across the nation.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Cat Tien National Park is a protected area approximately 150 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City, and on weekends, it seems to be quite an attraction for young upper-middle-class Vietnamese. The young ladies among them seem to be quite keen to practice their English on Western foreigners carrying heavy camera equipment, which is kind of flattering and makes for an enjoyable experience.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 18, 2024
I was a week into my trip to the Peloponnese, in south-west Greece, and my bird list had stagnated on 40 species. So one day, in search of new birds, I drove from my base at Agios Nickolas, south of Kalamata, to the Gialova Lagoon, on the west coast.
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