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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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7 Ways to Make Birding More Accessible: Practical Tips for Birders, Group Leaders, and Organizations

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By Cat Fribley Cat Fribley (she/her) is the Executive Director of Birdability. Cat began birding for mental health and healing in college after a PTSD diagnosis, and had to find new ways to access birding as her form of joy and mindfulness in the natural world after a series of physical injuries and illnesses left her with limited mobility.

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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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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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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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