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Europe’s only wintering hirundine

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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.

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Federal appeals court reverses Texas VCPR ruling

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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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New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process

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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.

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End the Cage Age: Europe’s fight for animals

AnimalEquality.net

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.

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Succeeding with People: A Game-Changer in B2B Sales

Sales and Marketing Management

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.

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Team Managers: How to Reclaim Engagement

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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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Time to go

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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.

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Mexico’s President backs constitutional change to protect animals

AnimalEquality.net

Cows, pigs, and chickens suffer daily on factory farms, with abuse often ignored by authorities. Advocates say reforming the Mexican Constitution could change everything.

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How Digital Business Cards are Transforming Sales and Marketing

Sales and Marketing Management

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.

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Manage Smarter 265 — Developing Your Mindset for Business Success with John Marvin

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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

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Less foot traffic at veterinary practices spells declining revenue

AVMA News

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.

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How Dogs Can Be Conservation Heroes: The Power of Responsible Dog Ownership

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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.

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Changing laws for animals in Mexico: Everything you need to know

AnimalEquality.net

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.

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Beyond Greenwashing: Why Sustainability Must Be a Core Strategy for B2B Companies

Sales and Marketing Management

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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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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SEO: Add Images and More Top Tips for Ranking

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Are your clients in danger of losing their valued position on SERP? Marketers can drop several spots if they don’t pay attention to the latest search trends. As 2025 approaches, they must use visual content and consider other tips for ranking. The Challenges of Best SEO Practices Few tasks are more challenging than keeping your clients at the top of the SERP.

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American Association of Bovine Practitioners – September 12-14

AVMA News

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.

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In Pursuit of the Sunbittern

10,000 Birds

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.

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Animal Equality takes on male chick killing in Brazil

AnimalEquality.net

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.

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Change Sales Culture to Boost Sales Performance and Retention

Sales and Marketing Management

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.

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Should Your Professional Team Work in the Office?

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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.

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The experimental leader: Thriving in a rapidly changing world

AVMA News

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.

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Birding with Mat

10,000 Birds

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.

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Webinar 5.9.22

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AVMA seeks new leadership candidates, other volunteers

AVMA News

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.

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FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle

AVMA News

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.

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Mars Veterinary Health has new leadership

AVMA News

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.

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Balancing technology and human touch key to business success in age of AI

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Businesses that embrace empathy and innovation will remain competitive in a transformative age driven by artificial intelligence, according to futurist Anders Sörman-Nilsson.

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Washington State VMA – September 27-29

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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.

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NIFA invests $3.8M to strengthen food animal veterinary services

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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.

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Birding Cat Tien NP, Vietnam (Part 1)

10,000 Birds

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.

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Birding the Peloponnese – II

10,000 Birds

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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Webinar 8/18/23

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