AVMA News

JUNE 23, 2024

French, a Department of Defense advisor, says using the human-animal bond to promote wellbeing during stressful events is an overlooked recovery resource that may be particularly beneficial in a work environment where mental acuity is critical and burnout is common.

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AVMA News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Positive Pet Care Guide is the result of an industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, aimed at strengthening the relationship between veterinary teams and pet owners through resources, education, and collaboration.

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AVMA News

JUNE 18, 2024

An updated resource from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is intended to further contribute to progress in the teaching of anatomy at veterinary colleges by promoting effective animal alternatives, supporting animal welfare and animal ethics, and the safety of veterinary students and the animals with which they learn. (..)

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AVMA News

APRIL 12, 2023

An industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, has developed a free resource that veterinary teams can use to help foster healthy communication and a positive partnership between staff and pet owners.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

They’re useful resources for researching bird food sources (present and historical), relative numbers of small mammals in a bird’s prey area, and seed dispersal. And they’re a great… Source

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2011

I’ve also included a few resources for those of you that might be inclined to invest in birding resources for your kids. Also Audubon Guides has some of the very best apps for family birding excursions (check out their Ultimate Nature Series, an excellent resource for regional birding in the United States). BIRD FEEDERS.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

I may have to buy a smartphone : For more than a year, Berres (and his graduate students, of course) have been testing and improving the fruit of that inspiration: WeBIRD, the Wisconsin Electronic Bird Identification Resource Database.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Created by Congress in 1965, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was a bipartisan commitment to safeguard natural areas, water resources and our cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. Photographs represent LWCF funded locations (click for large views). Future generations deserve nothing less.”

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JUNE 6, 2021

Go to the site and under Resources you’ll find a wealth of information: species-specific instructions on initial contact with injured/orphaned wildlife, how to mitigate threats to wildlife, how to reunite a baby with its parent. This is a valuable resource you can pass along to your friends and family, wherever they live.

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JULY 8, 2013

Yes, the earth has gone around the sun twice since the uproar from birders and other lovers of wildlife managed to convince the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to table the idea of hunting Sandhill Cranes in Tennessee for two years. The initiative for this hunt comes from a small group of hunters.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

.” “For many hunters, the traditional paper stamp is more than just a receipt for a tax paid, it is a badge of honor, a symbol of the hunter’s respect for the natural resources they are privileged to use … duck hunters are proud of their sport, proud of their heritage, and proud of their Duck Stamp Program.”

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JANUARY 15, 2014

To learn more—and educate others—about Whooping Cranes, there are plenty of resources. Making bad news worse, officials speculate that the Whooping Cranes likely weren’t killed by hunters, but instead by thrill-seekers. What thrill there is in murdering an endangered species, I’ll never know.).

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10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2011

As you’ll remember, Kentucky’s Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources unanimously passed its sandhill crane hunting proposal. The public comment period on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources sandhill crane hunting season proposal ends August 1, 2011. The proposal now goes to the U.S.

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APRIL 1, 2012

I won’t lie and say it is a piece of cake but I will say that it can be done and that there are a host of resources available to help you make the adjustment. Below is a list of resources that will help you and your pet make the transition. Appreciate them! So how does one make an outdoor cat an indoor cat?

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Advances in optics, field guides, internet resources and now, apps, mean that there really is no excuse to be a horrible birder. In reality, citizen science is a way for “real” scientists to cut corners and save on precious resources by taking advantage of the rest of us curious plebeians.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

The text is simple, and with the provision of a glossary at the back (along with a useful code of eagle-watching ethics and a list of resources) this book is suitable for students as young as the middle grades but won’t offer much new information to more experienced birders.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The use of wind turbines, often deployed on large scale in “wind farms,” has many benefits–wind power is a renewable resource with minimal impact on the environment. Except for birds, that is. A recent study has documented a rise in the number of turbine-related eagle deaths in the United States. .

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The duck stamp program makes sense in that those who are using a resource are paying a good part of the cost of maintaining that resource. Most wildlife watchers are anxious to contribute their resources toward that end.

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JUNE 18, 2013

And, in that area there is something every bird lover will be interested in: I’ve recently heard that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources may be implementing a new policy dictated by the realities of climate change. citizens and the wildlife resources we enjoy by building a clean energy future and reduce carbon pollution. __-.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2018

The potential liability for large payouts to private property owners may discourage governments from making decisions that benefit communities and protect vital public resources, such as water, air, and infrastructure.”. Election Results = PASSED with 59%+ voter support. Northern Harrier. Photo by © Robin Edwards. voter support.

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MAY 15, 2013

Fortunately, a quick-thinking airport employee called the state’s Department of Natural Resources. When they hit the ground, both were alive, but unable to separate themselves. Randy Hanzal, a conservation officer with the agency, snapped the remarkable photo above.). During transport to a rehab center, one eagle made a quick escape.

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JULY 21, 2018

Below is the (form) letter I received about my disapproval of 1) drilling in any of our protected lands, and 2) the ‘reclassification’ of public lands for the benefit of resource extraction. After all, removing resources is the exact opposite of protecting resources. © The White House.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Here is some research we leaned on heavily for this report that can help you plan […] The post Research and Resources appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management. It’s helpful to understand emerging trends, participants’ preferences and key elements of program structure.

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DECEMBER 9, 2013

2) Contact the NYSDEC Region 2 Natural Resources Supervisor at R2natres@gw.dec.state.ny.us and ask them to engage with the Port Authority to stop the practice of shooting the owls. (3) Other steps you can take include: (1) You can contact the Port Authority directly by sending a message from their web site at: [link]. (2)

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

And it is interesting to note that government does very little to subsidize the bird watching experience; state Departments of Natural Resources, for example, maintain plenty of trout fisheries to improve the angling experience, but not a single warbler aviary to add more diversity to spring migration!

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AUGUST 12, 2013

The lawns that we expend so many resources on are primarily used for nothing but glancing at once in a while. Our kids play video games. We never talk to our neighbors. Everyone stays inside, with the climate control close at hand. They are the vegetative version of a coat of paint. And frankly, we can’t afford them any more.

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MAY 10, 2022

The emails from birders with access challenges sharing how something we did or a resource we created for them to use, and how that has made a positive impact on their birding (and so, their lives) are the ones that really get me in my loveheart. I want to be more welcoming and inclusive, but I didn’t know how. Thank you for showing me.”

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

I want to help environmental and research organizations create more useful tools and resources. Q: Should we expect any additional eBird projects from you? A: I have a few small project ideas using eBird’s API to improve the rare bird alert interface (less scrolling required!) and a simple tool for users to compare year or life lists.

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MARCH 28, 2014

And to learn more about how oiled birds are cared for and rehabilitated, check out the comprehensive resources at International Bird Rescue , including their poignant look back at the Exxon Valdez spill 25 years ago this week. The ABA offers its POV , based on lessons learned from the Deepwater Horizon disaster almost four years ago.

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JULY 2, 2021

Esporão is a project with an admirable mission, which – in addition to producing excellent harvests from its groves and vineyards – includes a dedication to responsible agricultural practices, resource management, and sustainability.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Degree in Natural Resources Management, former part of Board of Directors for the Ornithological Association of Costa Rica, and involved with Bird Monitoring Projects and Sustainability Consulting. About the Owners. DIEGO QUESADA. Organization committee for the Arenal Annual Bird Count.

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