October, 2024

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

AVMA News

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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European Union appoints first-ever Commissioner to defend animals

AnimalEquality.net

For the first time in European Union (EU) history, a new role will focus entirely on animal protection. Hungarian politician Olivér Várhelyi has been nominated as the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, pending approval by the European Parliament. This decision comes in response to increasing public demand for stronger animal protections across Europe.

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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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Are Your Employee Problems Linked To Poor Goal Setting

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As you review employee progress toward year-end goals, you may encounter surprises. Employees who you thought were on track may not deliver. Before you decide that you have big employee problems, step back and consider how you started the year. Proper Goal Setting Your employees may lack motivation due to a goal-setting problem. McKinsey analysts checked out what 1,000 employees said about what motivates them to do their best work.

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Ballot Measure 309: What you need to know about Denver’s slaughterhouse ban 

Animal Equality

Could Denver become the first city in the nation to ban slaughterhouses? That’s what a ballot measure will decide in November as citizens hit the polls. Here’s everything you need to know about Denver Ordinance 309. Voters in Denver will have the opportunity to vote on a ballot measure that would “prohibit the construction, maintenance, or use of slaughterhouses in Denver, Colorado.

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How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate

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Colorado’s Proposition 129 would fundamentally change the way the veterinary profession operates, as currently only veterinarians can diagnose, create treatment plans, or perform surgery. Learn more about how the ballot initiative came to be.

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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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Marketing Essentials for Small Business Owners

Sales and Marketing Management

Whether you're just launching your small venture or you are looking to grow an established business, mastering the basics of marketing can be transformative. Here are the three most essential tools and tactics for building a strong small business marketing strategy. The post Marketing Essentials for Small Business Owners appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Easy Ways to Improve Your Sales Intelligence

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Over time, small changes can make a great difference. It’s true for exercise, lifestyle habits and even retaining valuable sales intelligence. Using certain neuroscience tactics can help you learn faster and retain more information when you need it the most. Sales Intelligence is Easily Retained Using Popular Neuroscience Techniques Rapid learning techniques have been touted to generations of students to help retain information.

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Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines

AVMA News

The average amount spent per household on veterinary care for pets decreased by 4% from last year to this year, according to preliminary data from the 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, which was presented during the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Economic and Business Forum.

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AAHA publishes fluid therapy guidelines for dogs, cats

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The 2024 American Animal Hospital Association Fluid Therapy Guidelines, released earlier this year, provide a detailed refresher on the basic principles of fluid therapy, but they also guide the busy practitioner through a variety of common scenarios where fluids are used.

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AAFP changes name to Feline Veterinary Medical Association

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Formerly known as the American Association of Feline Veterinarians, the newly rebranded Feline Veterinary Medical Association was unveiled at the association’s annual conference along with a new logo and revamped website.

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FDA establishes research partnerships with four universities

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The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine announced on September 18 the establishment of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (AVICs), which will receive funding for work to advance regulatory science.

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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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Heartworm incidence climbs despite preventive efforts

AVMA News

Heartworm infection rates across the U.S. have steadily increased for nearly two decades despite the greater availability and efficacy of preventatives. Veterinary and animal health organizations hope to address misconceptions and misinformation about this disease.

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AAVMC appoints Reid as new CEO

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The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) board of directors announced October 2 that Dr. Stuart Reid has accepted the position of its CEO.

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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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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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AVMA fellow joins Washington congresswoman’s office

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The 2024-25 George W. Bishop AVMA Fellow, Dr. Michael Streitz of Minnesota, will spend his AVMA congressional fellowship with U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier’s office, who has represented Washington state’s 8th Congressional District since 2019.

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The experimental leader: Thriving in a rapidly changing world

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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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AVMA seeks new leadership candidates, other volunteers

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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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AVMF, Stanton Foundation offering $150,000 research grant

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The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced a partnership with the Stanton Foundation to offer the Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of Care Clinical Trials Grant, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of dogs through innovative, cost-effective clinical research.

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No dire shortage of veterinarians anticipated in coming years

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A recent analysis of the drivers of supply and demand for veterinary services in the U.S. shows that the number of graduates from existing U.S. veterinary colleges is likely enough to meet demand to 2035.

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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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FTC chair addresses noncompete agreements, private equity investors

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Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), opened the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum October 8 with an update on the ongoing litigation against the agency's attempt to eliminate most noncompete agreements.

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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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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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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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In Memory – October 24, 2024

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Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, October 24, 2024

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