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Midlevel practitioner proposal secures enough votes in Colorado

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Colorado voters have approved a new veterinary midlevel practitioner position known as a veterinary professional associate via a ballot measure called Proposition 129. It received 52.4% “yes” votes, with 72% of the vote tallied as of November 6, per the Associated Press.

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Migrating and wintering thrushes in the Iberian Peninsula

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Just two thrushes breed across much of the Iberian Peninsula: The Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) and the Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus). Two others have a limited breeding distribution in the north: Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) across the Cantabrian Mountains and the Pyrenees, and Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) in the Pyrenees.

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

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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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Europe’s only wintering hirundine

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I’m publishing this article later than usual but it’s the subjects themselves that are responsible. Since the 1970s I have been monitoring a wintering roost of Crag Martins (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) at Gorham’s and Vanguard Caves, off the east side of Gibraltar.

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End the Cage Age: Europe’s fight for animals

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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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Succeeding with People: A Game-Changer in B2B Sales

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Interpersonal skills can be learned and refined over time to help salespeople close more deals and build lasting partnerships based on trust and mutual value. The post Succeeding with People: A Game-Changer in B2B Sales appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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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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Time to go

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Time’s almost up for the Scopoli’s (Calonectris diomedea) and Cory’s (Calonectris borealis) Shearwaters to leave for waters in the South Atlantic where they will spend the winter. These two sister species were considered a single species until fairly recently when they were separated as full species based on genetic evidence.

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Mexico’s President backs constitutional change to protect animals

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Cows, pigs, and chickens suffer daily on factory farms, with abuse often ignored by authorities. Advocates say reforming the Mexican Constitution could change everything.

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How AI Changed Photography: For Better or Worse

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AI has been instrumental in changing the way companies manage images. As with all technological transformations, the full implications of AI on commercial photography are still being understood. The post How AI Changed Photography: For Better or Worse appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Team Managers: How to Reclaim Engagement

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Employees report that the ability to work from home or another location is a key factor in job satisfaction. Employers, on the other hand, aren’t so confident about the remote work arrangements. Team managers are worried about productivity, and they want to reclaim engagement. The Hybrid Workforce Conundrum Multiple surveys, including our proprietary AudienceSCAN , have found that nearly 50% of job seekers want the ability to work remote.

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Bird Guides of the World: Pamela Garcia, Mexico

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What is your favorite bird species? That’s the hardest question ever! But I love Red Warblers, I think they look whimsical and cute, when I see Red Warblers, the forest feels like home. What is your name, and where do you live?

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Changing laws for animals in Mexico: Everything you need to know

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Animal Equality in Mexico is shaping the future for farmed animals with legislative reform. Advocates are working on two levels—reshaping the food system and plant-based options nationally, while strengthening farm rules locally. With rich emotional lives and unbreakable family bonds, farmed animals deserve to be protected.

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While the Market Turns Against GenAI, AI Agents are Disrupting the Workforce

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The rise of AI agents represents a once-in-a-generation moment of opportunity. The ongoing emergence of AI agents has placed us all on a level playing field, and those who can master and apply these tools the fastest will race ahead of the pack. The post While the Market Turns Against GenAI, AI Agents are Disrupting the Workforce appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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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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SEO: Add Images and More Top Tips for Ranking

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Are your clients in danger of losing their valued position on SERP? Marketers can drop several spots if they don’t pay attention to the latest search trends. As 2025 approaches, they must use visual content and consider other tips for ranking. The Challenges of Best SEO Practices Few tasks are more challenging than keeping your clients at the top of the SERP.

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Less foot traffic at veterinary practices spells declining revenue

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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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Birding with Mat

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By Alan Contreras Alan L. Contreras is a writer living in Oregon. A fourth-generation Oregonian born in Tillamook County, he is a graduate of the University of Oregon and its law school. He writes primarily about natural history and higher education. Author of eight books from Oregon State University Press, he has published on a variety of topics.

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Walmart expands pet care services with new veterinary centers, telehealth service

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Walmart recently announced major expansions to its pet care services that include opening five new Walmart Pet Services Centers in Georgia and Arizona, veterinary telehealth, and veterinary prescription drug delivery.

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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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Gap shrinks between new graduate, overall veterinary salaries

AVMA News

Dr. Chris Doherty’s presentation at the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum previewed the results of the 2024 AVMA Senior Survey and 2024 Census of Veterinarians, which will be published in the 2025 State of the Profession Report.

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FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle

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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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Mars Veterinary Health has new leadership

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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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Webinar 5.9.22

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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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Iowa VMA – September 26-27, 2024

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The Iowa VMA (IVMA) held its annual meeting from September 26-27 in Ames. The association presented awards and seated new officials.

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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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Federal appeals court reverses Texas VCPR ruling

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A federal appeals court recently ruled that the clinical advice a veterinarian emailed to pet owners was constitutionally protected speech under the First Amendment.

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In Memory – November 7, 2024

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Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, November 7, 2024

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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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Do Dunlins have Friends?

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This post is about Dunlins, as seen in and around Shanghai in the autumn of 2024 – the usual mix of photos and some facts which I steadfastly refuse to call “fun facts” While Dunlins are presumably not a species that gets the pulse of birders racing, I had two motivations to work on this post.

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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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Webinar 8/18/23

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