AVMA News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is celebrated November 18-24 to improve awareness and understanding of the issue and encourage best practices to reduce the further emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The American Woodcock—not to be confused with the Woodpecker (we’ve covered that topic already)—has unexpectedly found fame as an internet sensation. Known as the “Meep-Bird,” this little creature has charmed audiences with its quirky behavior and innocent demeanor. But beyond the viral videos, the woodcock is a fascinating bird with unique adaptations worth appreciating.

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AnimalEquality.net

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Between 2023 and 2024, Animal Equality investigators documented conditions inside a pig slaughterhouse in Cremona, Italy. This facility–owned by a company called Belli–slaughters thousands of pigs each year. Investigators captured footage of widespread violence against animals, much of it in violation of Italian animal protection laws.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

One’s reaction to information is based almost entirely on the knowledge base that opinions are drawn from. Given this fact, reactions can easily differ if this knowledge base is continually growing. This has been made stark by comparing how I felt when I first heard of the prospect of birding the slopes of Turrialba Volcano to today, as I pen this article.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our continuing conversation with Paul White, author of "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace," we discuss why praise is such a powerful motivator. Words of affirmation is the top language of appreciation for nearly half of all workers. White explains why praising colleagues is not as simple or intuitive as it may seem, and why words of affirmation can't just flow from managers to subordinates.

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SalesFuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Challenge: Crafting an effective annual ad campaign to keep drawing in customers Diane Kapinos, an account executive for WMAR , has been selling media for nearly 15 years but only started using AdMall in 2021. Even though she’s newer to the platform, she knew certain tools would provide useful insights into creating an annual ad campaign for a local outdoor furniture store.

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SalesFuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Have you ever tried role-playing sales? Sellers may shy away from this practice. They may think it’s ineffective. Or they may feel uncomfortable with acting out scenarios. But they’re missing an opportunity to improve their engagements with others. Here’s why sellers should give it a try. Research reveals role-playing in sales is effective Various stats support role-playing’s effectiveness.

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