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Cat deaths linked to bird flu-contaminated raw pet food, sparking voluntary recall

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A new source of exposure highly pathogenic avian influenza is affecting cats: raw diets containing poultry such as duck, turkey, or chicken that were contaminated with the virus. Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness from H5N1, often resulting in death.

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Three Photos: Snow

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Grandala, Balangshan, Sichuan, China, June 08, 2023 Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan, February 18 , 2024 Snow Bunting, Wuerqihan, Inner Mongolia, China, December 23, 2023 Photos taken by Kai Pflug This series features three bird photos with a common theme taken by the same photographer.

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New investigation reveals dangers of Brazil’s Self-Control Law

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Animal Equality’s investigation reveals the impact of Brazil’s 2022 Self-Control Law, which reduced government oversight of slaughterhouses. The findings uncover rampant cruelty and violations, with profits prioritized over animals, public health, and transparency.

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How B2B Marketing Must Drive Revenue

Sales and Marketing Management

In an era where economic uncertainty and tighter budgets dominate C-Suite discussions, one thing is crystal clear: Revenue is the ultimate metric, and every part of the organization, including marketing, must align with that objective. The post How B2B Marketing Must Drive Revenue appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis

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On January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a request for information (RFI) soliciting comments from practicing veterinarians related to the use of cannabis-derived products in animals. The focus of the RFI is on cannabidiol products and other products derived from hemp.

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Bird Guides of the World: Susan Davis, Bonaire

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What is your favorite bird species? Ahh, I have so many! Being here on Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean, we have many beautiful birds, and favorites always include the island’s icon, the American Flamingo, as well as the Yellow-shouldered Amazon Parrot. But I would have to say that my “spirit bird” is the White-tailed Kite.

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The Direct Link Between Data Intelligence and Positive Customer Experience

Sales and Marketing Management

In 2025, data intelligence has moved from being a competitive advantage to an operational necessity. Amit Patel, senior vice president at IT consulting firm Consulting Solutions, says those companies that make the most of data intelligence will create customer experiences that win business, open the door to upselling, and create the type of true partnerships that drive customer loyalty.

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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – November 2, 2024

AVMA News

The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties as an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizationwelcomed 46 diplomates following the board certification examination it held virtually on November 2, 2024.

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Two Stunning Kingfishers in Java

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In the Pronojiwo area of East Java, there is an unassuming hide at the edge of a village. It hosts two species of kingfishers. One is the Blue-eared Kingfisher, a kingfisher with a rather wide range covering large areas of South-East Asia and India.

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Can Value and Outcome Outweigh Direct Mail Cost?

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Have your clients been complaining about direct mail cost? If so, you may need to show them the value of this marketing format. In 2024, businesses spent an estimated $37.3 billion on direct mail. A close look at how they use the format, and their ROI, explains why they use direct mail. The Challenges of Direct Mail Its no secret that a direct mail (DM) campaign can be pricey.

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The Future of B2B Sales: Key Trends to Watch in 2025

Sales and Marketing Management

Success isnt just about adopting the latest tools or strategies. It requires understanding your customers, staying flexible and being willing to adapt. The businesses that thrive will be the ones that embrace these changes and use them to create real value for their clients. The post The Future of B2B Sales: Key Trends to Watch in 2025 appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Balancing growth, quality as veterinary education landscape evolves

AVMA News

The AVMA House of Delegates took on the topic of accreditation during its Veterinary Information Forum, held January 10 during its winter session in Chicago. Discussion focused primarily veterinary colleges and the AVMA Council on Education.

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Getting the timing right

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Birdwatching is all about timing. Sometimes you get it right, but sometimes you don’t. Last week my companion Andrew and I set off for the Suffolk coast in the hope of finding White-fronted Geese. They are scarce but regular winter visitors to Suffolk, their numbers here depending on the weather in Holland, which is a major wintering ground for this arctic-nesting bird.

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The Best B2B Sales Techniques Require Team Participation

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Its said that it takes a village to raise a child. Similarly, it takes a cohesive team effort to efficiently move product and service for a B2B sales organization. By integrating PR and marketing activities into B2B sales techniques you can reach a wider audience and enhance your credibility. The Best B2B Sales Techniques Include Leveraging Other Departments Do you know the content of your PR departments latest press release?

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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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Granstrom retiring from AVMA

AVMA News

After 22 years with the AVMA, Dr. David E. Granstrom is retiring in March from his position as assistant executive vice president and chief accreditation and certification officer.

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In Memory – January 16, 2025

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Veterinarian obituaries in the In Memory section of the Journal of the AVMA, January 16, 2025

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The Top Five Islands I want to Bird on

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I first remember being introduced to the field of island biogeography in a dark, empty lecture hall at Oregon State University in an advanced biology course. This theory explores and explains the factors that impact the richness and diversity of species on island habitats. Robert H. MacArthur and E. O. Wilson first coined this concept in the 1960s.

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Spring is here

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I’m sitting on the edge of the Doñana wetland in south-west Spain. The sea mists have driven into the coast but it’s mild. As the day wakes up, birds start flitting in the bushes around me. It’s a few minutes before sunrise but, already, the Chiffchaffs (Phylloscopus collybita) are actively jumping at unsuspecting insects in the bushes.

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Birding Lodges of the World: Eco-lodge Itororo, Brazil

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Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)? Swallow-tailed Cotinga What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating? Eco-lodge Itororo since 2002 Blond-crested Woodpecker How best to travel to your lodge?

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Species Spotlight: Ural Owl

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In Germany, the last wild living Ural Owl was shot in 1926, though there has been a reintroduction program in Bavaria that started in the 2000s. The alternative is to see a Ural Owl at the Leipzig Zoo – but I usually find seeing owls in zoos rather depressing.

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The Polka Dot Woodpecker

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This post was originally published on September 25, 2010. It is republished in our new “From the Archives” series, by which we want to draw attention to our vast back catalogue of more than 10,000 birding-related posts published over the last 15 years or so.

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Incidental Birding Vilanculos, Mozambique

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I visited Vilanculos once with my family, mainly to do the things most people do when visiting this site – enjoying the coast, eating great fish and snorkelling. That the area was fantastic for birds however, and as I had never been this far north on the Mozambiquan coast, there were several lifers and other interesting birds that I bagged here.

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The 10,000 Birds Posting Schedule

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What kinds of posts do we have on 10,000 Birds, and when are they published? Probably not a question many of you will ask a lot, but we will answer it anyway. We have two types of posts (of course, all of them related to birds and birding). Our regular beat writers have a fixed slot – weekly, biweekly, or monthly – for their posts.

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The Hornbills of Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Sulawesi has two species of hornbills. Both are more or less endemic to Sulawesi (give or take a few islands nearby), and both are listed as Vulnerable. It is tempting to start the next sentence with “And that’s where the similarities end”, but of course, both are hornbills and thus have a lot in common despite being rather different in size.

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Photo-nemeses

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Most birders refer to some bird species as their nemesis. That is what we call a bird we probably should have seen already, but has somehow eluded us long enough to have become a special thorn in our side. In my case, the list of species I have yet to see is far too long to single out only one.

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Ask A Birder: Why do some birds migrate, while others stay in one place year-round?

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For human beings, watching large flocks of birds migrate is an awe-inspiring spectacle. But, should a bird stay or should it go? Whether they migrate or not, there are risks and benefits, even if birds don’t think of it that way.

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PAU: THE LAST SONG OF THE KAUA‘I ‘O‘O: A KidLit Bird Book Review

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As animal numbers plummet, we face difficult conversations with children about what it means to lose a species. The creative team of Tony Piedra and Mackenzie Joy has gifted us all with a way to enter into those conversations with their book, PAU: THE LAST SONG OF THE KAUA‘I ‘O‘O. In Hawaiian, “pau” means ended, finished—extinct.

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AdMall Data Leads to HVAC Digital Marketing Sale

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Challenge: Helping a company understand the HVAC digital marketing space Devin Burtley, an account executive at KXRM , has been on the job for a little over two years. In that time, he has been able to show how AdMall can assist a local business in understanding the ins and outs of the HVAC digital marketing world. The owner of [the company] has been working in the HVAC industry for his entire life, following his dad, said Burtley.

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How to Make Great Hiring Decisions

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Do you know the difference between missionary and mercenary employees? John Hall touches on this subject in his recent Forbes article and credits Jeff Bezos with coining these terms. Understanding the difference can help you make great hiring decisions. Basically, a missionary works hard to advance the company, while a mercenary does the minimum necessary to score a paycheck.

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Top Ways to Score Fast SEO Results

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SEO continues to positively impact 91% of website performance and marketing goals, according to SearchEngineJournal. Of course, some businesses have better outcomes than others. If your clients want to score fast SEO results, they need stay current on the latest algorithm updates. Organizational Goals for SEO Most organizations have set goals for what they hope to achieve with their SEO efforts.

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