Wed.Dec 27, 2023

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Nation enters third year of historic HPAI epizootic

AVMA News

The ongoing outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus seen throughout the world is unlike previous HPAI outbreaks in terms of severity and the wide range of bird species it infects. Vaccines are being considered among other possible solutions.

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The Cocha Antshrike

10,000 Birds

“Stop paddling. Quiet now!” Hissed our guide as the canoe rounded a bend in the blackwaters canal which connects the Rio Napo with the oxbow lake where our lodge was located. Everything stopped. I was as quiet as a church mouse, waked the camera and let the lens rest on my lap. We were in the remote Amazonian forests and not a sound was to be heard except for the rhythmical dripping of water from the raised paddles.

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South Carolina Association of Veterinarians – November 9-12, 2023

AVMA News

The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians (SCAV) held its annual meeting from November 9-12, 2023, in Spartanburg. The SCAV presented awards and seated new officials.