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USDA proposes updates to strengthen Horse Protection Act

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Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule to strengthen Horse Protection Act (HPA) requirements.

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Beljarica Backwaters: Some good news announced (but not yet official)

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I am not used to good news, and am suspicious of them. But let me go back – you do not know the news! And a decade ago, the League for Ornithological Action (LOA), a local NGO, won a grant to study the Danube Backwaters in Belgrade and produce a protection proposal. mi at its widest point and some 9 km2 / 3.5 Fingers crossed.

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Theft, vandalism, and break-ins: How veterinary clinics can protect against security breaches

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AVMA News spoke with three experts about the common security risks that veterinary clinics face and how to prevent them from happening in the first place.

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New treaty established to protect marine biodiversity, conservation of the high seas

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The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty was agreed upon at the 5th Intergovernmental Conference in New York, after two decades of international discussion. For the first time, United Nations (UN) members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.

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Birding in Costa Rica, August, 2022- News and Recommendations

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The biggest birding news for Costa Rica was a sighting of an adult Harpy Eagle in northern Costa Rica , near Boca Tapada. Their local guide excitedly confirmed the bird as a Harpy Eagle (only the most dearly wanted species for every birder in Costa Rica), took photos and video, and spread the news. Harpy Eagle!

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Department of Labor proposes extending overtime protections for more salaried workers

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Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $55,000 a year.

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Five tips to protect veterinary practices against cyberattacks

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Roughly 11,000 veterinary practices each year experience a cyberattack, and with just over 800,000 complaints of suspected internet crime in 2022, odds are the average practice owner is at risk.

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