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Nigeria is Rinderpest-Free
August 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The World Organisation for Animal Health has certified Nigeria rinderpest-free, reports theNews Agency of Nigeria (NAN) NAN reports that rinderpest is an infectious viral disease of cattle, sheep, goats and domestic buffalo as well as some species of wildlife. It is commonly referred to as cattle plague, while the disease is characterised by fever, oral erosions, diarrhoea and high mortality. Receiving the ‘Certificate of Rinderpest Freedom’ yesterday in Abuja from the Acting Director Livestock, Dr James Nyager, minister of agriculture, Prof Ahmad Abdallah asked the veterinarians... [Read the full story]
Veterinary Economics
Harvard economist explains why women are drawn to veterinary medicine
January 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
DVM 360, That women have taken the field of veterinary medicine by storm is no secret to those in the profession. But that fact has now caught the attention of an Ivy League economist. As reported recently in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard’s Claudia Goldin, Ph.D., speaking to the American Economic Association, offered some perspective on the trend. Noting that women now account for 77% of graduating veterinarians, Goldin points out that the requirements and rigors of the profession itself haven’t changed…full story Read More →
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The Bigger The Animal, The Stiffer The ‘Shoes’
February 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment
If a Tiger’s feet were built the same way as a mongoose’s feet, they’d have to be about the size of a hippo’s feet to support the big cat’s weight. But they’re not. For decades, researchers have been looking at how different-sized legs and feet are put together across the four-legged animal kingdom, but until now they overlooked the “shoes,” those soft pads on the bottom of the foot that bear the brunt of the animal’s walking and running. New research from scientists in Taiwan and at Duke University has found that the mechanical properties of... [Read the full story]
Side Tips
Give clients these tips on topical flea and tick products
April 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Much has been made lately about new safety regulations for spot-on flea and tick products. After the EPA’s findings last year that adverse reactions from the products had increased, the organization has mandated new labeling requirements and increased monitoring for adverse events. Pet Poison Hotline has compiled information and advice for pet owners worried about using the products. Here are some of the most important things for pet owners to keep in mind. Incident rates are very low. The EPA found that the overall incident rate for flea and tick products was about 16 incidents per 100,000... [Read the full story]
Veterinary Medicine
Lagos To Arrest Dogs, Owners Over Attacks
Following the death of a boy in Badagry area of Lagos State, Nigeria as a result of dog bite, the Lagos State Government has vowed to clampdown on stray dogs within the metropolis. Expressing government anger at the incident, Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief Enock Ajiboso disclosed that a dog bit the boy in Badagry and was rushed to the Badagry General... Read more of this article
Veterinarians Move to Sanitise Abattoirs
With a view to sanitising the unhealthy conditions of Nigerian abattoirs, the National Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called on governments in the country to look into the conditions of abattoirs. Speaking during the World Veterinary Day celebration in Kano, the National Vice President of NVMA, Dr Umar Sanda, said the unhealthy manner... Read more of this article
Give clients these tips on topical flea and tick products
Much has been made lately about new safety regulations for spot-on flea and tick products. After the EPA’s findings last year that adverse reactions from the products had increased, the organization has mandated new labeling requirements and increased monitoring for adverse events. Pet Poison Hotline has compiled information and advice for pet... Read more of this article
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