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Earn a Bachelor's in Humane Leadership
For those working in the animal care and protection industry, enhancing your knowledge-base to advance in your career is the key to success. Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement is accepting students for its Humane Leadership program, the first online humane program in the country. Earn a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies through this enriching online course program about the industry that interests you most. Students come from a variety of professions including animal control officers, humane educators, shelter managers, and animal care volunteers. The Fall 2010 Term 1 begins August 21st so there is still time to enroll.
For more information: http://www.duq.edu/leadership/humane/index.cfm
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
Saturday, May 8, is the very first National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (as declared by FEMA).
With all the natural and man-made disasters happening , it is a good time to take stock of how prepared you and your clients are should disaster strike.
The key is to --- take your pets with you! If you have to evacuate it is not safe to leave your pets behind!
More Resources: http://www.fema.gov/individual/animals.shtm
New Canine Heartworm Guidelines
New Canine Heartworm Guidelines
New Heartworm Guidelines are available from the American Heartworm Society (AHS). These recommendations are based on the latest information presented at the 2007 Triennial Symposium, new research and additional clinical experience. Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworm infection in cats are contained in a separate document.
Canine guidelines: http://www.heartwormsociety.org/veterinary-resources/canine-guidelines.html
Heartworm infection in dogs has been diagnosed around the globe, including all 50 of the United States of America (USA). In the USA, its territories and protectorates, heartworm is considered at least regionally endemic in each of the contiguous 48 states, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. Heartworm transmission has not been documented in Alaska; however there are regions in central Alaska that have mosquito vectors and climate conditions to support the transmission of heartworms for brief periods.
Plan a Vacation!
The weather in most parts of the country is horrible right now. Pick up your mood by planning your summer vacation and why not take Fido along? ASPCA has an entire page dedicated to Pet Friendly Accommodations. Check it out!
News Hot Off the Press
Read animal and veterinary related news hot off the press from the experts at AVMA at vtarc.com
January vtarc Companion Available!
Ultimately its the animals that benefit!
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All Subscribers Have Access
All subscribers have access to the entire issue of the January vtarc Companion. Log in to read articles on Diabetes, Demodex, and Separation Anxiety. Corner topics include: creating a glucose curve, book review, making the switch to digital radiography, and much more.
Next issue will be out in April. Premium subscribers will receive a copy delivered to their door. Other delivery options are also available.
Veterinary technicians are also eligible to receive RACE CE credits on the CE articles FREE of charge.
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Free Webinar - Creating a Foster Care Program
On Jan. 21, the Best Friends First Home Forever Home campaign will host a webinar for anyone interested in starting a foster care program to provide temporary care for pets whose people are experiencing a life crisis, with the goal of helping them to eventually be reunited with their pets.
Linda Harper of Blessed Bonds will be the guest speaker. The webinar is free of charge and is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Pacific time/5:30 Mountain/6:30 Central/7:30 Eastern. If you would like to attend, please e-mail foreverhome@bestfriends.org.
Blessed Bonds is a Best Friends Network charity. You can visit their Network group page http://network.bestfriends.org/groups/blessedbonds/default.aspx
Give a Day --- Get a Day
A Chance to Give Back!
Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities. So they're celebrating these volunteers' good works by giving each of them a 1-day, 1-theme park ticket to the Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort, free. There's no better time to make a dream come true for others and let them make a few come true for you.
You must pre-register and sign up at http://www.disneyparks.com and complete your service at an eligible volunteer opportunity in the fifty United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or Canada to receive a ticket after verification of such service. Ticket quantities for this program are limited. Go to http://www.disneyparks.com for all the details.
What's New at vtarc?
Our team is committed to the philosophy that every animal deserves to be cared for by individuals who are as educated and prepared as possible for their role on the animal health care team. The veterinary technicians and assistants resource center (vtarc) was designed to provide comprehensive access to the latest in educational information and career building topics to help accomplish the goal.
The team at vtarc.com has made a commitment to expand the access and ultimately the number of people able to utilize the information provided at www.vtarc.com. To accomplish this goal the subscription process has been modified and a subscription to www.vtarc.com is now available FREE of charge. Once logged in, subscribers will have the opportunity to view digital copies of the vtarc Companion, utilize the information and resources that the site provides through over 100 categories of website links, and be connected to others working with animals.
Premium Subscriptions
A Premium Subscription is available for $20/year. In addition to access to the website, Premium subscribers will receive printed issues of the vtarc Companion, the opportunity for RACE CE credits, access to royalty free digital image libraries, and more.
As a result of the subscription change, all 2009 subscribers will be upgraded to Premium status through 2010! Visit www.vtarc.com for more information on the changes to the subscription levels and other options that may meet your needs.
Calf Tests Positive for Rabies
Calf at educational center tests positive for rabies
January 17, 2010
ACCOKEEK, Md. - A six-week-old calf at a farm that does educational programs for middle and elementary school kids has tested positive for rabies. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said that the calf is at the Hard Bargain Farm in Prince George's County.
Dr. Katherine Feldman, DHMH State Public Health Veterinarian, wants anyone who may have been exposed to the rabid calf to call them. "It is critical to identify all people who may have had contact with this calf." Feldman says if you think you were exposed to the calf since Dec. 21, 2009 to call them at 240-508-5774. The line will be staffed 24/7.
Maryland Community Health Service: http://edcp.org/vet_med/rabies.cfm
CDC on Rabies: www.cdc.gov/rabies
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