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American Association of Bovine Practitioners – September 12-14

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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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Ohio VMA – February 22-24, 2024

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The Ohio VMA (OVMA) held its Midwest Veterinary Conference from February 22-24 in Columbus. The OVMA presented awards and seated new officials.

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Ohio VMA – Feb. 16-18, 2023

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The Ohio VMA held its Midwest Veterinary Conference from February 16-18 in Columbus. The OVMA presented awards and seated new officials.

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The Domestic Turkey and the First Thanksgiving

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According to some sources, when the so-called Pilgrims settled in for the First Thanksgiving Dinner with the local Native Americans, in 1620, they dined on Turkey, and this Turkey came from the Old World, from stock that was originally brought to Spain by Columbus.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of October 2013)

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The long Columbus Day weekend still sails on here in the United States, so if you haven’t found a worthy bird to report for the weekend yet, you may still have time… This weekend also marks the point in the year where I stop taking Turkey Vultures for granted, which made me enjoy the many spotted soaring overhead.

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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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Arriving in North America around the time of Columbus, they have become “one of the most successful invasive species on earth.”. It’s not just the effect of cats on wildlife that should be alarming, “Cat Wars” says. It’s also their role as “vectors of disease,” especially toxoplasma gondii.

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The Lost Macaw of Cuba

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Although knowledge of its existence dates back to writings made by Christopher Columbus in the 14th century, we know relatively little about this bird’s biology, ecology, and historical distribution. It was only about 20 inches (50cm) long, making it about a third smaller than its supposed closest mainland relative, the Scarlet Macaw.

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