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Women’s business organization welcomes first veterinarian board chair

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The organization has been advocating for and training women entrepreneurs since 1975. Janis Shinkawa, a multi-practice owner in Ventura, California, was recently installed as chair of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ board of directors.

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FDA ends partnership with feed organization, will handle review process internally

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After 17 years, the Food and Drug Administration will no longer work with the Association of American Feed Control Officials on reviewing petitions for new animal food ingredients. Come October 1, the agency will handle such reviews itself.

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Heartworm incidence climbs despite preventive efforts

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

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APHIS seeks equine professionals for inspector roles

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Updates to the Horse Protection Act remove the ability for horse industry organizations to train and license inspectors. Instead, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will screen and train applicants, preferably veterinarians, to be horse protection inspectors.

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Managing Marketing Organizations In a Tough Economy

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The post Managing Marketing Organizations In a Tough Economy appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management. Two marketing veterans share their insights into how CMOs should be managing through an uncertain economic climate.

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AAVSB, VMG surveys find lack of support for midlevel practitioner

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Two veterinary organizations say they have not found overwhelming support for the creation of a midlevel practitioner position among their members right now and, instead, will focus on better utilization and an expanded role for veterinary technicians.

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WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated list of medically important antimicrobials.

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