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Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health

AVMA News

The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health officials because of the viruss ability to infect diverse animal species, including pigs, big cats, and humans, raising fears of a potential pandemic.

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3 Mock Sales Call Tips to Improve Your Performance

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Have you ever made mock sales calls? Smart sellers know they need to keep their skills sharp. Best-practice mock sales call tips can help you practice call-making in a safe environment. While digital engagement with leads is still essential, dont discount the value that sales calls still offer. Reps, on average, make 52 calls each year. And SalesFuels research revealed that phone calls remain the preferred method for buyers to be contacted by sellers.

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USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle

AVMA News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new federal order, as well as accompanying guidance, on December 6 as part of its new National Milk Testing Strategy. This builds on efforts by federal and state entities since the outbreak of H5N1 in dairy cattle in March.

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Birding Dalat, Vietnam (Part 1)

10,000 Birds

I have a strong suspicion that the person who named the Collared Laughingthrush only had a black-and-white photo available when deciding on the name. Otherwise, why focus on the (not even very distinctive) collar in such a colorful bird?

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Board chair addresses Colorado ballot initiative, highlights emerging technology task force

AVMA News

Dr. Robert Knapp, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talked with AVMA News about everything from a recent labor market study by Brakke Consulting to the AVMAs five- year strategy to Colorados Proposition 129.

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Birding Lodges of the World: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Uganda

10,000 Birds

Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)? The most iconic and sought-after bird species around the lodge area in Nombe Forest is the African Green Broadbill (Pseudocalyptomena graueri). What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating?

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