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Officer election changes, dues increase among proposals going before HOD

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The AVMA Board of Directors has referred newly proposed or revised policies, revised rules for office election campaigns, and a request for a dues increase to the AVMA House of Delegates for deliberation during its regular winter session.

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Bird Guides of the World: Rolf Nessing, Germany

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What is your favorite bird species? I don’t have a favorite. What is your name, and where do you live? My name is Rolf Nessing, I was born in Berlin (Germany) and now live about 80 km north of Berlin. Eurasian Bullfinch What are the main regions or locations you cover as a bird guide?

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Revisions to AVMA policies on adopting research animals, end-of-life care receive approval

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The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, including Adoption of Research and Teaching Animals.

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Species Spotlight: The Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher

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Maybe this kingfisher should have chosen another island to live on – according to one paper on the species, Java is the most densely populated island in the world and has suffered extreme anthropogenic pressure, resulting in the loss of over 90% of its natural forests.

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The 3 Groups Desperate for Leadership Training

Sales and Marketing Management

Leadership training isnt just about soft skills. Its about developing leaders who deliver results. While organizational priorities vary, most needs fall into three categories. The post The 3 Groups Desperate for Leadership Training appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Grocery giant stalls on animal welfare, millions left to suffer

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Ahold Delhaize—the global company behind Food Lion, Giant Food, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop—is under fire for failing animals. Despite publicly claiming to support animal welfare, the company has delayed its goals and failed to report meaningful progress on its existing promises.

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Veterinary professional associate curriculum light on hands-on training

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The proposed curriculum for Colorado State Universitys masters in veterinary clinical care degree program appears far less rigorous than the universitys veterinary degree program and, in some cases, some veterinary technology programs.

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But It Is Grey…

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Still in California! And yet ANOTHER couple of days that I can dedicate for chasing birds around the Golden State. And if you recall my previous post, I couldn’t shut up about how much I loved the Sierras of California:) So, yeah. You can guess whereabouts I went.

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Unique Incentives to Energize Sales Teams

Sales and Marketing Management

Monetary motivation only goes so far. Impactful incentive programs start with creativity. Consider the following ideas for engaging and energizing your sales team. The post Unique Incentives to Energize Sales Teams appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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2024 Gadhimai Festival: the world’s largest animal sacrifice

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Animal Equality has released footage from the 2024 Gadhimai Festival in Southern Nepal, where thousands of animals were slaughtered in early December. As the world’s largest animal sacrifice, this event continues every five years despite widespread international outcry.

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CMOs to Direct Higher Spending on Digital Marketing Projects

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The pressure to preserve profits never ends. Businesses have been reducing their spending across the board. They also need to improve the outcomes of their digital marketing projects. The State of Digital Marketing The CMO Survey is produced by Dr. Christine Moorman at Duke Universitys Fuqua School of Business, along with Deloitte and the AMA. This fall, business leaders told Dr.

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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists – October 23-26, 2024

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The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) held its annual meeting from October 23-26, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia.

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Sparrows and an Odd Duck

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Lake Constance (of the Bodensee in German) is a huge lake on the border of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The place is very popular among tourists of these and many other countries, with extensive tourist infrastructure in place in most towns around the lake.

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5 AI-Powered Tools to Help Create and Manage Video Ad Campaigns

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Are you looking for the best AI tools to create video ad campaigns? Here are my top 5 picks to generate publish-worthy video ads to boost engagement in 2025. The post 5 AI-Powered Tools to Help Create and Manage Video Ad Campaigns 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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Veterinary technician licensing about to get faster

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Several Veterinary Technician National Exam policy changes by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, which manages the application and testing process, should result in more efficient operations and faster reporting for all testing candidates, veterinary technician program directors, and member boards.

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Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response

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U.S. veterinarians along the U.S.-Mexico border are being encouraged to look for signs of possible New World screwworm infestation in their patients after the flesh-eating larvae was discovered in a cow in southern Mexico.

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Massachusetts VMA – November 3, 2024

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The Massachusetts VMA (MVMA) held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on November 3 in Northampton.

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In Memory – December 5, 2024

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Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 5, 2024

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AVMA adopts new policies on climate change, certificates of veterinary inspection

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The new policy on Climate Change and Related Sustainability Issues was approved by the AVMA Board of Directors during its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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AAHA guidelines suggest ways to expand access to veterinary care for pets

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The American Animal Hospital Associations new 2024 Community Care Guidelines for Small Animal Practice aim to redefine gold standard veterinary care and equip veterinary practices to find innovative ways of reaching the people and animals they serve.

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Drugs for treating atopic dermatitis in dogs, prevention of coccidiosis in poultry receive FDA approval

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Animal drug manufacturers saw multiple approvals from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from August through November, including a new drug for atopic dermatitis in dogs

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In Memory – December 19, 2024

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Veterinarian obituaries in the In Memory section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 19, 2024

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Webinar 5.9.22

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Animal welfare competition tests critical thinking, ethical judgement skills

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The Fall 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, also known as AWJAC, recently brought together hundreds of competitors from across North America and Europe to apply science-based methods and ethical standards to assess the welfare of animals in a variety of settings.

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More than a contest, AWJAC inspires future leaders

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Now in its 24th year, the AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest and is one way undergraduates, graduate students, veterinary students, and AVMA members can learn more about the important topic of animal welfare. Former participants credit the contest as being a life-changing experience.

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American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians – October 17, 2024

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The American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV) held a virtual meeting on October 17. The AAFSPHV presented awards and seated new officials.

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American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners – August 15, 2024

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The American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners (AASRP) held its annual meeting virtually on August 15. The AASRP presented awards and seated new officials.

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Hoopoes and others in the winter

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Living on Gibraltar, I am, at 36oN, just north of the Sahara Desert. I often wonder what the bird distribution would be like here if there wasn’t a desert. I would expect a gradient from these warm temperate latitudes down to the tropics. It must once have been like that. The desert creates a real barrier, one which splits bird distributions quite severely.

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Zoetis confers teaching, research awards for 2024

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The 2024 Zoetis teaching and research awards were conferred upon teachers in recognition of their outstanding teaching abilities and upon researchers for advancing the scientific standing of veterinary medicine.

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Who Reads 10,000 Birds?

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This is a slightly self-centered post – less about birds and more about the 10,000 Birds website. You have been warned. The site counts about 1000 unique sessions per day – in the last 30 days, on average 1006, to be exact – some days a hundred more, sometimes a hundred fewer. Who reads 10,000 Birds? A slight majority of visits (56%) come from the USA, where 10,000 Birds was founded.

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One of a kind?

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By Dominic Mitchell Dominic Mitchell’s earliest birding memory is of seeing an Atlantic Puffin off the Bass Rock, in Scotland’s Firth of Forth, in 1967 at the age of seven. He trained as a journalist, founded Birdwatch magazine in 1992, and ran the title, and latterly also BirdGuides, until 2019.

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Webinar 8/18/23

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