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Osteoarthritis affects 240 million people worldwide and is one of the most common causes of disability in both humans and animals.

Currently, no therapeutics exist to prevent this disease, but recent multidisciplinary research at Cornell reveals that the application of a proprietary peptide known as SS-31 may protect cartilage from the injury that leads to arthritis.

Dr. Michelle Delco 98, D.V.M. 02, Ph.D. 16, is senior author of Mitoprotective Therapy Prevents Rapid, StrainDependent Mitochondrial Dysfunction After Articular Cartilage Injury, which published Dec. 16 in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

Delco is a board-certified large-animal surgeon and assistant research professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Her time spent in clinical practice treating equine athletes for sports injuries motivated her to search for ways to treat and prevent osteoarthritis.

Just like human athletes, horses are particularly prone to injury-related arthritis, Delco said. In human athletes, the disease is often career-ending. In our patients, it can be life-threatening.

While the prevalence of osteoarthritis continues to rise, current drugs target only the symptoms, not the underlying disease itself. Forget preventing osteoarthritis, she said, right now we dont have a single drug that even slows down progression of the disease.

In younger individuals and athletes, arthritis typically develops following joint trauma. But how injury to the cartilage surface is translated into an ongoing degenerative process has been unclear. Delco believes mitochondria, the battery pack of the cell, are key mediators of this injury-to-disease cascade, but there was no direct evidence for that role.

Now, Delco and colleagues in biomedical engineering and physics have found that mitochondria are a linchpin in the bodys response to injury. Theyve also found a drug that can interrupt the injury response.

That drug, SS-31, was developed by Dr. Hazel Szeto, Ph.D. 77, former professor of pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medicine and a co-author of the paper. SS-31 is known to protect and heal mitochondria in other parts of the body.

Delco and her CVM colleagues were the first to explore its effects in cartilage, and revealed in an earlier study that SS-31 helped protect injured chondrocytes days after an injury. Delco wanted to further understand how mitochondria respond to injury, and how SS-31 might protect cells.

Since osteoarthritis is caused by both biological and mechanical factors, she said, we need to evaluate them simultaneously to understand what is happening during injury.

To do this, the team developed a novel experimental setup, one that allowed them to observe and compare huge numbers of cartilage cells and their mitochondria during and immediately after injury.

Typically, to study mitochondria, researchers crush up the tissue and isolate the cells or individual mitochondria, Delco said. But to study the effects of tissue injury, we needed to monitor mitochondrial function in cells within the dense cartilage matrix during a rapid impact. We also had to track the fate of thousands of individual cells over time.

To do this, Delco used a custom-made, spring-loaded piston that was developed with Lawrence Bonassar, the Daljit S. and Elaine Sarkaria Professor in Biomedical Engineering, and Itai Cohen, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences. The device delivers a single, high-speed impact to cartilage samples. To visualize the physiological effect of injury on cells and their mitochondria, the team used special dyes that indicate if mitochondria are healthy or dysfunctional, and if cells are alive or dead.

Next, the team needed to observe the real-time effects of injury on cartilage which presented an experimental challenge. We needed to collect data at rates of roughly 1,000 points per second and with micron-scale spatial resolution, Delco said.

Delco and her collaborators captured and analyzed these myriad digital images and videos during impact with the help of Lena Bartell, Ph.D. 18, a former member of Cohens lab and first author on the paper.

Lenas expertise in image analysis, statistical modeling and machine learning was instrumental in this study, Delco said. Thats the power of our collaboration every contributor to this study brought a completely different skill set and perspective. Together, we got new insights into these very early events that initiate disease.

Cohen agreed.

Thats the whole point of radical collaboration, he said. It takes the expertise that ranges across the campus and brings it together to do something that neither group could do on their own.

Using their newly developed injury-imaging system, the experiment yielded insights into the fate of individual cells during impact.

We discovered that in control samples, mitochondrial dysfunction is immediate after injury, Delco said. The organelles are responding to the mechanical forces of the impact. They become depolarized like a discharged battery, they can no longer drive energy production. They also become swollen and lose their tightly folded inner membrane structure.

In contrast, the mitochondria in SS-31-treated cartilage maintained their normal, healthy form; dramatically fewer cells died compared with the control samples. Treated samples looked very similar to those that hadnt been injured at all, Delco said.

While SS-31s mechanism of action is not completely known, scientists do know that the peptide enables mitochondria to maintain membrane structure and function during various types of cellular injury referred to as mitoprotection.

Our finding that SS-31 has this protective effect after mechanical injury is exciting, says Delco. It suggests mitoprotection may be a new strategy for preventing arthritis after joint trauma.

Dr. Lisa Fortier, Ph.D. 98, the James Law Professor of Large Animal Surgery, also contributed to this work, which was supported by the NIH, by Weill Cornell Medical College Clinical and Translational Science Center Award Seed Grant, and the Harry M. Zweig Fund for Equine Research.

Lauren Cahoon Roberts is assistant director of communications at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a huge threat to both human and animal health, hence the establishment of antibiotic stewardship campaigns to encourage responsible and limited use of antibiotics in order to maintain their effectiveness in treating critical infections.

It is therefore unsurprising that with the drastic rise in treatment-resistant superbugs hitting headlines, worrying consumers, and mounting pressure on health services globally, the volume of antibiotics used in food and farming sectors has come under scrutiny.

Though the primary cause of AMR in human infections is a result of medical use of antibiotics, research indicates that farming is playing a significant role in the propagation of resistant pathogens that will enter the food chain.

It is estimated that around 73 percent of all antibiotics are used in farm animals, with a significant proportion being used routinely and for prevention rather than treatment. Overuse of antimicrobials in farming, sometimes blanket application of an entire herd, is believed to be one of the primary causes of resistance to some of the most critical antibiotics, antifungals and antiparasitics.

It is apparent that antibiotics used on farms also have the capacity to spill over into the environment, through run off of slurry and medicated water into crop systems and drinking water. This can lead to a build-up of antibiotic residues and resistant pathogens in nature.

Routine application of antibiotics in feed and water to prevent disease and enhance growth is a major contributor to AMR. These practices also allow animal welfare and on-farm hygiene to fall well below acceptable standards.

The use of antimicrobials for growth promotion in pig and poultry production is banned in the UK and eliminating routine and unnecessary use of antibiotics in UK food and farming is being addressed through the 20-year vision and 5-year national action plan on AMR.

Recent figures published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) indicate that in just four years (2014-2018) it has been possible to achieve a 68 percent reduction in sales of the highest priority critically important antibiotics for food producing species.

Through voluntary changes in practice, producers have managed to achieve enormous reductions in antibiotic use but it has been speculated that this could only increase dependence on other medications if on-farm practices to improve welfare and biosecurity are not continuously improved.

When it comes to making major changes on farm, collaboration is key. Discussing your on-farm practice with fellow producers and sharing your experiences can highlight areas for development and provide inspiration for achieving production goals. Equally, this provides an opportunity to benchmark your business on key measures, such as antibiotic use.

Speaking at the 2020 Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC), Kate Still, Soil Association, emphasised the importance of peer-to-peer learning when it comes to developing more effective disease detection and treatment.

Unlike in arable farming, developing and trialling on-farm solutions in commercial livestock herds can be almost impossible primarily due to costs, Still explained.

We wanted to develop a programme to match farmers and researchers together, which provides funding, coordination, strong science and practical solutions for the farmer long-term. This is where Innovative Farmers comes in.

With the target of reducing antibiotic use to treat mastitis in dairy herds, one Innovative Farmers group tested a new on-farm test which rapidly identifies and differentiates the presence of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in mastitis infections. Gram-negative bacteria are known to cause mild cases of mastitis which have a much higher spontaneous cure rate, so antibiotics used to treat these cases are less effective. Farmers, vets and researchers in the group trialled this test on farm to determine when antibiotics were required to treat cases. The results from the trial indicated that on-farm antibiotic use for treating mastitis was cut significantly.

Having the vets on farm has enabled the farmers to confidently interpret the results of the test so that they feel happy to make the right choices for their cows, Still said.

The farmers are seeing economic results because fewer antibiotics are being used and less milk has to be siphoned off with antibiotic contamination.

And its been a great opportunity for farmers to compare what theyre doing on farm and how changes have helped or hindered production.

Claire Howlett, an organic dairy farmer from Herefordshire, achieved organic certification for the Wicton Farm herd in 1998. In 2015, Claire made the move to zero use of antibiotics on farm, and the rest is history.

Achieving zero antibiotics status is no mean feat but Claire says it has been a simple formula of consistent attention to basic detail and a proactive, not reactive, approach that has allowed her herd to go from strength to strength.

We started from scratch with new units built in 2012 and weve been trialling new methods for higher welfare and better biosecurity since then.

Weve developed our on-farm practices to give every animal the best chance by treating them as individuals and continuously testing our methods to make sure were doing things the most effective and efficient way, Claire added.

Understanding each individual on-farm and having this information to hand is paramount for maintaining good health and reducing costs. Equally as important is training all staff to perform routine clinical tests, such as ketone analysis, so that most procedures can be done in house, without waiting for a vet or nutritionist or other specialist to come to the farm. This allows a much faster response to any emerging issues that, if left for longer, could be costlier to sort out.

Weve developed our on-farm practices to give every animal the best chance by treating them as individuals and continuously testing our methods to make sure were doing things the most effective and efficient way

Not using antibiotics when necessary can seriously impact an animals well-being and can also result in increased antibiotic usage due to recurrence and spread of infection. It is therefore essential to take a moment to properly assess the clinical scenario you are presented with. Imagine you find a sick animal on farm. Do you:

Ed Bailey, clinical director at The George Farm Vets, says that to reduce antibiotic use and provide that animal with the right treatment as fast as possible, taking a moment to properly assess each case is crucial.

This applies to whole herd health too. Ed says that trying to lower antibiotic use on farm can be an overwhelming prospect and its difficult to know where to begin, but he advocates starting with a whole-herd health review with a veterinary advisor.

This review should include an antibiotic use audit of which antibiotics youve used to treat what disease, what class of antibiotics they are and through which routes they have been administered (oral, injectable, intra-mammary, foot bath etc). AHDB and The University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science Herd Health Group have teamed up to provide an antibiotic calculator which could be valuable to your audit.

Analysing how you use antibiotics will help you to identify scenarios where use is higher or unnecessary and from there you can develop manageable solutions to reduce application of antibiotics in that particular area of production.

Ed uses the leaky bucket analogy to describe his approach to antibiotic use: its easier to turn off the tap than try to patch up each of the holes in the bucket to stop the leak.

If you can establish on your farm what the primary causes of disease, mortality and antibiotic use are, you can systematically address those causes to maximise natural immunity and minimise stress then you wont be spending all of your time patching up the holes with antibiotics, he concludes.

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Why are Irish Setters so red? Geneticists at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine now have an answer for why some dogs have more intense coat colors than others.

While their wolf ancestors are muted in color, domestic dogs have been bred into a variety of hues from white and golden through brown to black. Similarly to other mammals, canine coat color comes from two pigments: yellow (pheomelanin) and black (eumelanin). These pigments are controlled through pigment-switching genes MC1R (melanocortin 1 receptor) and agouti signaling protein (ASIP). For example, solid yellow or red dogs have a mutation in MC1R so they only make pheomelanin.

Much is known about canine coat colors but one thing that was unclear is why dogs with the same variants in the MC1R gene have different shades of red, said Danika Bannasch, professor in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and senior author.

Graduate student Kalie Weich, Bannasch and colleagues carried out a genome-wide association study with samples from Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. Tollers as a breed vary in color from bright golden red to a dark coppery color.

Copy number variant influences color gene

The researchers found a region of DNA on the dog chromosome 15 that can have multiple copies related to coat color. This copy number variant doesnt encode a gene itself, but it does influence the gene KITLG, which is related to hair color (a single change near the KITLG region in humans is associated with blonde hair).

When they looked across a range of breeds, dogs with a higher number of copies of this region had more intense coat colors.

The interesting thing is that variation in the domestic dog is to darker pigment, Bannasch said. Wolves have just a single copy on each chromosome 15.

Copy number appears to affect color intensity through the distribution of pigment along the hair. Animals with a low copy number have hair that is light at the root and darkens towards the tip, while animals with a high number of copies have pigment evenly distributed all the way along the hair.

There is still more to learn about dog coat color. For example, copy number does not seem to correlate with coat color in Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, so there must be other genetic elements involved.

Reference

Weich et al. (2020) Pigment Intensity in Dogs is Associated with a Copy Number Variant Upstream of KITLG. Genes. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/genes11010075

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Dr. Schwartz found that full range of motion was established within two weeks of CCL surgery using Rebound PRP by Enso Discoveries

MANHATTAN, Kan. (PRWEB) January 17, 2020

Enso Discoveries, LLC is proud to recognize Tom Schwartz, DVM, owner of Harvester Animal Clinic in St. Peters, Missouri for his recent and remarkable results when utilizing the new Enso Discoveries Rebound PRP kit (patent-pending) in 10 canine cranial cruciate surgeries. Observed benefits of adding Rebound PRP include decreased pain, reduced pain medications, improved range of motion and faster return to activity.

Any pets injury can be scary for an owner, especially when your pet is facing surgery, said Trey Pittman, VP of Sales for Enso Discoveries, Veterinarians can now offer a low-cost procedure adjunct to surgery that can improve the overall outcome of your pets recovery.

Dr. Schwartz, formerly Hospital Director of the Veterinary Health Center Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, was able to achieve these astounding outcomes recently with nine canine patients (10 knees total) suffering from cranial cruciate injuries and facing surgery. All 10 procedures had similar positive results, suggesting Rebound PRP is a must-have added assurance to this type of surgery.

Results included but were not limited to:1. All 10 incisions healing without incident. No infection occurred in any patient.2. Virtually full-range of motion was established within two weeks of surgery.3. Nearly all patients were bearing some weight on the limb at the first recheck which occurred most commonly one week postoperatively. Several patients were using the limb regularly at their first recheck.4. No clients requested additional pain medications due to uncontrolled pain.5. No clients reported an inability to perform physical therapy because of pain.

"Patients had returned to full function much faster than was my experience with the same procedure prior to using Enso Discoveries Rebound PRP, exclaimed Dr. Schwartz. Pain appeared to be well controlled allowing owners to perform physical therapy on patients with minimal issues. Pets were able to return to slow walks just two weeks after the procedure, with several patients beginning to run on their own within 30 days of the procedure and requiring a leash for restraint. By simply closing the surgery with Rebound PRP, my patients experienced significantly less postoperative pain.

Rebound PRP is a medical device that utilizes the patient's own blood to make a growth-factor-rich, therapeutic injection. Rebound PRP can be used for acute and chronic conditions, as an adjunct to surgery, or as a stand-alone procedure. Because Rebound PRP is derived from the patients own healing cells, there is no risk of rejection and very often patients do not require retreatment.

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Recently, Pets Wellness Direct, which is an online company dedicated to developing pets wellness products, has worked with American Veterinary Medical Association and revealed that cancer is the number one cause of death in household pets at the moment.

Statistically, cancer is one of the top causes of death in humans around the globe. There is a lot of medical literature and ongoing research on the development, treatment, and control of the disease.

However, when it comes to cancer in animals, research and knowledge are limited. While it has been established that the formation of cancerous tumors in humans can be due to many different factors including lifestyle, exposure to chemicals, and genetics, researchers are not sure about the importance of these factors in pets.

Till now, a number of studies in veterinary oncology have identified a number of contributors in the development of cancer in pets, which includes hormonal changes, pathogens such as viruses, and exposure to carcinogens from a canned dog or cat food along with from pollution.

The CEO of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in Plano and a renowned Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Shawn Messonnier, states that cancer is as common in pets as it is in humans specifically in dogs. He adds that nearly thirty percent of the cats and fifty percent of the dogs are diagnosed with any different type of cancer after crossing the age of ten.

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The American Veterinary Medical Association and Pet Wellness Direct suggest early treatment to effectively control and treat cancer in dogs and cats. This can only be done if the symptoms of cancer are diagnosed on time.

The signs of cancer in pets can vary in accordance with the stage and type of cancerous tumor but there are also some symptoms are common in all forms of the disease. For instance, the first and most well-known sign of cancerous formation is a lump on any part of the body.

If a cat or a dog develops a lump that does not go away after some time and instead increases in size or gets painful, it is better to get immediate medical attention. In addition, another popular symptom associated with most cancers is sudden weight loss along with changes in eating habits.

Usually, a pet with cancer tends to experience loss of appetite, which, in turn, causes weight loss. Secondly, the pet may even become extremely inactive and may not be as playful due to fatigue and weakness from not eating. It may also lead to the pet having difficulting in excreting and urinating.

Some cancers also cause pets to constantly vomit and have diarrhea. Most of the owners confuse this behavior of their pets with unsuitable pet food but it is typically because of tumors in the digestive tract.

The sooner a pet starts treatment, the higher are the chances of survival and successful treatment but according to the majority of the vets, it is better to prevent the disease altogether by providing nutritional food and additional supplements recommended by a vet as the pet grows older.

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The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458.

Activities taking place this week include

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15

10:00 a.m. Coloring for Adults, a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome.

6:00 p.m. Program on a Career in Veterinary Medicine, a program with discussion on Veterinary Medicine with S.T.E.M. activities. Please call the library to register.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

3:00 p.m. Just for Girls Book Group, they will be discussing the book 180 Seconds by Jessica Park

6:00 p.m. Adult Knitting Group, which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18

10:00 a.m. Reading Dogs, are returning to the library for their monthly visits. This program is designed for early elementary aged children as well as preschoolers. Youngsters get an opportunity to read to the licensed therapy dogs and practice their reading-aloud skills. No registration is required.

MEMORIALS

The following are memorial contributions received by the library during the month of December/January. Memorials are published on a weekly basis in this column and represent a portion of the contributions received.

In memory of Ruth Baker from Georgie Nagel

In memory of Samuel A. and Frances C. Kena (Costa) Battaglia from Georgie Nagel

In memory of Dr. Mary Ann DiBiagio-Suppa from Ellwood City Community Health Foundation

In memory of Frank J. Geniviva from Marci Minteer Jewett, Mindi Minteer Radaz, Vinnie Minteer

In memory of Raymond Sankey from Rhonda Norman

In memory of Virginia Jean Scott from The Paul Eonta Family

In memory of John C. Shepherd from Sharlene Veres

In memory of Shirley J. (Hazen) Teck from Dave and Chris Ringer

In memory of Jimmy M. Yargo from Georgie Nagel

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Though goats are often associated with an agricultural lifestyle, these animals are being kept as pets more and more frequently. The owner of a pet goat benefits from companionship, the potential for milk production, land management by grazing, and more.

Dr. Evelyn Mackay, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, discusses the ins and outs of goat ownership that every potential owner should know.

Goats are fun, social, and playful animals, Mackay said. They make great companions and are often very interactive and bonded to their owners.

This social nature means that potential owners should commit to getting multiple animals, so their goat has a companion.

Although goats can be companions for other animals, such as racehorses, they are happiest when with another member of their species. However, owners of multiple goats must ensure that their goats are treating each other kindly.

Goats have a social structure and sometimes dominant goats may bully and steal food from less dominant goats, Mackay said. This can cause problems in large groups if there are disagreements between goats. Generally, they work out their issues and exist harmoniously, but groups of goats should be similarly sized, and goats with horns should not be housed with goats without horns.

Potential owners living in suburban areas should consider adopting smaller breeds of goats, like Pygmy goats or Nigerian Dwarves, which can be kept in large yards.

Full-sized pet goats, such as dairy goats and Boer goats, need plenty of room for grazing and exercise; therefore, Mackay does not recommend those breeds for potential owners living in suburban environments. In addition, parasites can become an issue if goats are too crowded or housed in an area that is too small.

Ultimately, Mackay recommends consulting with a veterinarian to determine the best type of goat for your family and living situation.

Regardless of goat size and location, it is essential that their environment provides proper nutrition; an improper diet, including human food, treats, or excessive amounts of grain, can cause gastrointestinal issues and make goats very sick.

Pet goats should always have access to some type of forage, like hay or grass, Mackay said. Their diet can be supplemented with a little bit of concentrate (grain or pellets), but the foundation of a healthy diet should always be high-quality hay or grass. They should only be fed grain formulated for goats, since grain for other species, like cattle and horses, can cause toxicities. If they want to feed treats, consider small amounts of fruit or vegetables, but avoid kale and broccoli, which can also be toxic.

Like any animal, a goat requires annual vaccines and wellness exams with a veterinarian.

As outdoor pets, goats must also be protected from predators; Mackay says owners should ensure their pet goats are kept where they cannot be chased by dogs.

One final aspect potential owners should consider is that, as with any pet, a full-grown goat will be considerably larger than the baby they adopt.

Everyone thinks baby goats are very cute but people should be prepared for even the smallest breeds of goats to be a minimum of 60 pounds at maturity, Mackay said.

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The health and well-being of pets should be part of resolution process for their owners.

The health and well-being of pets should be part of resolution process for their owners.

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The health and well-being of pets should be part of resolution process for their owners.

The health and well-being of pets should be part of resolution process for their owners.

PET TALK: Resolutions for a paw-some New Year

The new year is an exciting milestone during which we often check in on our wellbeing and set goals for self-improvement. This year, consider using the holiday as an opportunity to evaluate and improve the health of your furry friend, as well, by including them in your new years resolutions.

Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers some resolutions owners can set to improve their pets wellness in 2020.

Just as owners may reflect on their physical health every January, the start of the new year is a wonderful time to take stock of your pets health. For example, how are their activity levels and weight? If you are unsure, Rutter advises that owners ask their veterinarian those questions.

I think a resolution to spend more time with your pet is a great one. If your dog can tolerate walking, this is a great way to improve your own mental and physical health, as well as strengthen the bond between pet and owner, Rutter said. For cats, enrichment such as a laser pointer, feather wands, and crinkle toys can really get them moving and they are delightful to watch!

On a similar note, Rutter recommends that pet owners establish a dental care routine for their pet in the new year. A great way to begin this is to bring your pet in for an evaluation and cleaning. Because February is Pet Dental Health Month, Rutter advises that pet owners schedule an appointment early to take advantage of discounts that many veterinarians may offer on their dentistry services.

This can also be a time to check up on your pets check-ups.

Make sure your pet has an annual wellness visit scheduled for routine vaccinations. Knowing which immunizations will be expiring allows owners time to schedule appointments for them to be renewed. Owners should also consider updating their pets heartworm testing and medication, as well as parasite prevention plans with your veterinarian.

There are a lot of new parasite and heartworm prevention products out there, and its a great time to check and see what is right for your pet(s), Rutter said.

Owners may also want to take a second look at the snacks they feed their pets. Many dog treats and rawhides are high in calories, sodium, and fat. Dogs, especially smaller breeds, require far fewer calories than humans do and are easy to overfeed.

Because the little snacks owners feed their pets really add up, Rutter suggests owners consider healthier options.

Dogs typically love baby carrots, apples, green beans, cauliflower, and melon. Just stay away from onions, peppers, grapes, raisins, and garlic, Rutter said. Each dog is different, and if youve been giving them delicious stinky dog treats (or even worse, table food), they may turn their nose at these offerings initially. They will come around once the table food and tasty treats decrease in frequency.

The new year marks the beginning of many commitments to health and personal improvement. In 2020, why not extend your goals to improve the lives of the furry friends who love you the most?

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to editor@cvm.tamu.edu.

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A Portland biotech startup with an unusual line of products for pets has taken a step forward in the companys development with the creation of a 15-member scientific advisory board.

ElleVet Sciences has named prominent veterinary clinicians, researchers and industry experts to the new group, which will oversee scientific development of ElleVets cannabis-based therapeutic products, according to a news release Monday.

"It's an honor to co-chair this groundbreaking advisory board with some of the leading veterinarians of our generation," said Joseph Wakshlag, professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and ElleVets chief medical officer. "With so many great minds in the room, it is fantastic to be able to share the science behind the product, which has already fostered great discussions with the group."

Another member of the board, Michael Petty, commented: It is a pleasure to join the ElleVet advisory board. Their unique cannabinoid products seem to have significant potential in managing discomfort in pets and impacting other modalities, a true original in the industry.

Petty is a veterinarian and researcher who has served as lead investigator in 12 U.S. Food and Drug Administration studies of pain management products.

ElleVet was formed in 2017 by Michael J. Williams and Christian Kjaer, both formerly senior executives at Westbrook-based IDEXX Laboratories (Nasdaq: IDXX). The companys products currently include chews and oils that treat arthritis in dogs, using cannabinoids derived from hemp, a form of cannabis.

The formation of a scientific advisory board is a typical step for maturing companies in the biotechnology industry. The creation of the ElleVet board follows the appointment of Wakshlag as chief medical officer in August.

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Catastrophic fires across the globe are increasing in both frequency and magnitude. The bushfires in Australia, fuelled by heatwaves and drought, have burned more than 10.7 million hectares, an area larger than Iceland.

Over one billion animals are estimated to have died in the Australian bushfires so far. This loss of life is devastating. Horses, dogs and other domestic animals are also being affected by the smoke generated by the wildfires.

As veterinarians who have cared for small animals following the California wildfires and researched the impacts of wildfires on horses in Canada, we have some perspective on how smoke can harm companion animals and what people can do to protect the animals in their care.

What is smoke?

The composition of smoke depends on what is being burned. The smoke from a house fire or a barn fire will contain different compounds than the smoke from wildfires or bushfires.

When an animal inhales smoke, it brings a combination of toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide, and particulate matter, a mixture of small liquid and solid particles, into its throat, nose and lungs.

Smoke inhalation can damage the respiratory tract in multiple ways; it can cause burns and lead to physical irritation, causing the airway to swell and become blocked.

Toxic gases can impair oxygen delivery and lead to death. Animals with immediate and close exposure to fires, such as barn or house fires, face this risk.

Exposure to bushfires or wildfires results in a sustained, lower-dose exposure to smoke. The major concern here is particulate matter. Very small particulate matter (less than four microns in diametre) can bypass the bodys natural filters and reach the lower airways.

Smoke inhalation in horses

Our relationship with horses is unique in that they bridge the gap between livestock and companion animals. As athletic animals, air quality impacts horses capacity to perform. The financial ramifications of impaired performance is not insignificant, given the economic impact of the horse industry in multiple countries.

Horses have a huge lung capacity. A horse moves more than 2,000 litres of air through its lungs every minute during strenuous exercise. With this air, horses also inhale a large number of pollutants, which is drastically increased during fires.

In 2018, Calgary was smothered in wildfire smoke for more than six weeks, with poor air quality warnings issued daily. During this period, we studied the impact of poor air quality on exercise performance in polo horses that were at a maintenance level of fitness at the end of the competition season. They continued the same training program throughout the trial, so all results are due to the improved conditions and not a conditioning effect.

Every horse involved in the study exhibited coughing at rest and during exercise, with owners complaining of decreased performance.

We performed a procedure called a lung wash on these horses to retrieve cells and particulate matter from their lungs. Every horse in the study showed inflammation of the respiratory tract. We also found large amounts of microscopic pollens and other debris trapped in the cells. These findings are diagnostic of asthma in horses, and were also commonly seen by veterinarians working in the affected area.

We also wanted to know how much the performance of these horses improved after prolonged smoke exposure. The gold standard technique to evaluate athletic performance is the measurement of maximum oxygen consumption, also known as VO2max.

After 2.5 weeks of improved air quality, horses had a 15 per cent increase in speed, as well as a 13.2 per cent increase in VO2max, compared to those measures on the first day of improved air quality. To put this into context, training two-year-old racehorses for eight weeks has been reported to result in a 6.7 per cent improvement in VO2max.

How to keep animals safe

There are many guidelines available for people when air quality is poor, but very little information for pet owners.

The air quality index (AQI) is used in Australia and the United States. The AQI is a single number presented on a scale of 0-500, ranging from excellent air quality to the most hazardous air pollution. Canada uses the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), using a scale from 1 to 10.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported several regions where AQIs had surpassed 500 in December 2019. Wildfires in northern Alberta in 2018 sent AQHI index past 11 in Calgary in May 2019.

Stay indoors

Where possible, animals should be kept indoors when the AQI is greater than 150 or AQHI is 10+ for multiple days in a row to reduce exposure to small particulate matter. The environment matters, however. For example, a dog in a tightly sealed home will have less exposure to airborne irritants than a horse in a stable.

Like human asthmatics, staying indoors might not prevent symptoms in animals with pre-existing respiratory conditions, especially when smoke persists for greater than five days. In addition, brachycephalic breeds such as pugs and bulldogs are likely to have a reduced tolerance to smoke.

Reduce outdoor physical activity

When animals exercise, they increase the amount of air they inhale, which increases the deposition of particles deep in the lungs.

Based on guidelines from multiple regulatory bodies and associations, we recommend limiting outdoor exercise in animals when smoke is visible. Moderate to intense exercise should be reduced when there is a high or very high risk rating (AQI exceeding 100; AQHI greater than 7). We recommend cancelling events (such as a Thoroughbred race) when there is a very high risk rating (AQI greater than 150 or an AQHI of 10+).

Theres every indication that fire seasons are going to become longer and more frequent. When smoke starts to blanket the land, remember there are simple things you can do to protect the respiratory health of both you and your pets.

This is a corrected version of a story originally published on Jan. 8, 2020. The earlier story included a photo that showed the breakdown of blood components instead of the inflammatory cells, debris and pollens in a horses lungs after exposure to bushfire smoke.

Stephanie Laura Bond, Postdoctoral Associate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary; Laura Osborne, Adjunct associate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, and Renaud Leguillette, Professor, Calgary Chair in Equine Sports Medicine, DVM, PhD, Dipl.ACVIM, Dipl. ACVSMR, University of Calgary

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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BostonPact will improve care of popular parks

The city and the Friends of the Public Garden entered an agreement to enhance the care of the Public Garden, Boston Common, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Mayor Martin J. Walsh said. Bostons Parks and Recreation Department and the advocacy group signed an agreement Friday that strengthens the 50-year partnership between the Parks Department and the Friends at the strategic and operational level, committing to a shared objective of preserving, restoring, and caring for these historic parks, Walsh said. The pact will allow for more efficient and effective stewardship, and will improve the quality of life for downtown residents while increasing the resilience of these parks. The three spaces draw more than 7 million people each year, and hold Bostons largest collection of public art. They hold our history, they bring people together, and they bring the beauty of nature into our city, Walsh said.

State and local police are investigating the death of a man found stabbed in the parking lot of a housing complex Saturday morning, according to the Bristol district attorneys office. Jorge Vieira, 25, of Fall River died at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, where he was transferred after first being taken to Saint Annes Hospital in Fall River, prosecutors said. Shortly before 7:30 a.m., emergency crews responded to a 911 call at the housing complex at 2000 Bay Road. Vieiras death is being investigated as a homicide. No further information was available Saturday evening.

Police on Friday arrested the second of two brothers from Clinton suspected of stealing $700 in cash from the Concord Cheese Shop two days before Christmas. Jason Faieta, 36, was apprehended one week after his brother, Brandon Faieta, 33, a former employee of the shop, Concord Police Chief Joseph OConnor said. Both brothers were charged with intent to commit a felony, larceny under $1,200, larceny from a building, and receiving stolen property under $1,200, OConnor said. At his arraignment Friday, Jason Faieta was released on personal recognizance and ordered to stay away from the shop and any witnesses. Brandon Faieta was arraigned last Monday. He was released on $200 bail and ordered to stay away from the business and to have no contact with witnesses, OConnor said. Both are due back in court on March 4.

Fiona, the pet falcon that went missing for two days and whose 78-year-old owner got stuck in a swamp in Westborough looking for her, was found Saturday by an off-duty firefighter. Mark Boyer tracked down the bird by using a GPS device attached to her, according to a Westborough Fire Department Facebook post. The falcon, which is valued at $20,000, was taken to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton for treatment, the statement said. Boyer was also one of the firefighters who helped rescue Fionas owner, Bill Johnston, who fell through ice at Cedar Swamp while looking for her Thursday, the department said.

Education Commissioner Anglica Infante-Green said Friday that the nonprofit Rhode Island Foundation established the Fund for Rhode Island Public Education to accept donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations interested in improving public education statewide. The foundation will manage and distribute the money according to the education departments priorities and the donors intent. Donors could invest in professional learning opportunities for educators, advanced coursework for students, and upgrades to school facilities, for example, the department said. The fund launched with a $20,000 commitment from the Rhode Island Commodores, a nonprofit. (AP)

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The Auburn area is expected to experience severe weather on Saturday between 2 and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Lee County is an "enhanced risk" area, meaning severe thunderstorms, damaging winds up to 70 mph and tornadoes are all possible Saturday, according to the NWS.

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is expecting storms to enter Alabama around 9 a.m. and leave the state around 9 p.m.

A more exact timing of the storm is expected to become clearer as Saturday approaches.

Forecasters and experts are advising Alabamians to prepare now for severe weather and have a plan in place for taking shelter.

Greene Hall located in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Ralph Draughon Library are opened whenever a tornado watch is issued for Auburn University, day or night, for those who do not have a suitable place to shelter.

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So, you want to be a veterinary ophthalmologist? Of course you do, its the best job on the planet earth! Who wouldnt want to be a veterinary ophthalmologist? After all, you get to help a variety of animals, their associated owners, practice at the highest level of veterinary medicine, help animals maintain vision, improve their comfort, and you get to perform eye saving procedures and help blind animals see again! So what does it take to get there?

Once enrolled in veterinary college, you must maintain a good grade average, obtain a four-year veterinary degree, and pass a national examination to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the United States. Most students at this point have also spent time helping with research, writing scientific papers, and shadowing an ophthalmologist to gain experience.

After the student has graduated from veterinary college, they then obtain a one-year rotating internship working with various specialists in disciplines such as ophthalmology, neurology, emergency/critical care, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, radiology, surgery, dermatology, and others. At this time, they are eligible to apply to residencies in ophthalmology or a one-year specialty internship in ophthalmology. If one is not selected for a residency at this point, there are a few ophthalmology specialty internships where the candidate can continue to hone their ophthalmology skills and bolster their curriculum vitae for a residency position.

During an ophthalmology residency, which are typically three or four years, the resident works intently on only ophthalmic cases with specialized equipment under the direct supervision of an ABVO board certified veterinary ophthalmologist. The resident is learning current therapeutic measures to treat ophthalmic diseases and learning how to perform complicated surgical procedures.

At the completion of the residency, the residents mentor must acknowledge completion and the resident must pass a national board examination consisting of a three day test consisting of a written portion, an image recognition portion, and perform successful surgeries in front of ophthalmologists that are members of the ABVO Exam Committee. Whew! Talk about a long road!

As you can see, your veterinary ophthalmologist has been down a long road to make sure that your pet is receiving the best care for ophthalmic disease. If you are interested in a career in veterinary ophthalmology, a student should get started early and know that the road is not only longbut well worth it!

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Constance Slaughter-Harvey, former Mississippi assistant secretary of state and general counsel, will deliver the keynote address at Jackson State University's annual Martin Luther King Jr. convocation on Friday, Jan. 17. Photo courtesy JSU

Jackson State University will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. convocation on Friday, Jan. 17, inside the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. Constance Slaughter-Harvey, former Mississippi assistant secretary of state and general counsel, will deliver the convocation's keynote address.

JSU's Margaret Walker Center will host its annual "For My People Awards" reception after the convocation in Student Center Ballroom A beginning at 11:30 a.m. Slaughter-Harvey will be one of the award recipients at this year's event, a release from JSU says.

Slaughter-Harvey became the first African American woman to receive a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1970 and the first African American to serve as a judge in Mississippi in 1975. She is the founder and president of Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc., and is a recipient of the American Bar Association's Margaret Brent Award and the Mississippi Bar's Susie Buchanan Award.

JSU's MLK convocation is part of a series of curated events at the university that pay tribute to the lives of Phillip Gibbs, a political science major at Jackson State College, and James Green, a student at Jim Hill High School.

City and state police, including the Mississippi Highway Patrol and 75 Jackson Police Department units, surrounded a group of students outside Alexander Hall, a women's dormitory at JSU, after reports that some of them were pelting rocks at traffic and starting fires on May 14, 1970. Shortly after midnight, police opened fire at the students, injuring 12 and killing Green and Gibbs.

Other events honoring Green and Gibbs include a student-led March of Remembrance and the 50th anniversary commemoration of the event in May 2020.

MLK Day of Service Events at UM

The University of Mississippi is hosting an inaugural community dinner commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. in the UM Student Union Ballroom. Leslie Burl McLemore, professor emeritus of political science at Jackson State University, will deliver the keynote address.

The theme of the event is "Martin Luther King Jr. and the Right to Vote: The Long Road to Freedom." The event is free and open to the public, but attendees must register online here.

UM will host its third annual community reading of "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at Off-Square Books in Oxford.

On Monday, Jan. 20, UM will hold the community opening ceremony for its MLK Day of Service from 8 a.m. to noon at Second Baptist Church (611 Jackson Ave. East, Oxford). Activities will include a community breakfast that St. Peter's Episcopal Church will sponsor, a canned food drive, a voter registration drive that the Urban League of Women Voters will sponsor, an NAACP membership drive and a community program honoring civil rights activists. UM will hold a march from Second Baptist to the Lafayette County Courthouse after the breakfast.

Also on Jan. 20, UM will hold a film screening at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., which the Oxford Film Festival and Southern Foodways Alliance will co-sponsor. Films will include "Yazoo Revisited" by David Rae Morris and two films from the SFA.

For more information about MLK Day of Service events, email Erin Payseur Oeth at [emailprotected] , Melanie Addington at [emailprotected], Lyn Roberts at [emailprotected] or Jerone Smith at [emailprotected].

MSU Taking Applications for Student Veterinary Camp

Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine will begin accepting applications for its 10th annual veterinary camp on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The camp is based on freshman and sophomore MSU veterinary courses and allows students ages 10 to 17 to study veterinary medicine under MSU faculty and doctorate students.

Students in the camp will participate in interactive labs and hands-on activities relating to small and large animal care, public health, animal pathology, research and pet health.

Applications are available online here. The submission deadline is noon on Friday, Feb. 28. For more information, call 662-325-4401 or visit cvm.msstate.edu.

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GRANTSVILLE In the 43-year span of his veterinarian career, Dr. David Rawe of Grantsville has collected a vast accumulation of memories.

Detailed stories of many farm calls and office appointments fill his mind from over the years. Enough stories to fill a book. In fact, its something he has often thought of writing some day.

Even though it is from his love and compassion for animals that these memories were primarily gained, it seems its the friendships made with clients and appreciation for staff, which are foremost on his mind.

Rawe officially retired in June from a career that began in 1976 after graduation from Auburn Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine. He started practicing in Shelbyville, Kentucky, for a brief time, then spent two years in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He moved to Berlin in 1978, practicing at White Oak Vet Clinic with David Welch.

In 1982, David Rawe and his wife Camilla took a step out in faith to start their own practice in Grantsville at Casselman Veterinary Services. This move placed them near many people who were already his clients. The area he serviced encompassed southern Somerset County in Pennsylvania, Garrett County, Allegany County and Preston County in West Virginia.

The two struck a deal when they moved to Grantsville in those early years of their practice. If after two years there werent enough clients to make a go of it, then he would go back to working for another veterinarian.

Clientele grew quickly and after only six months, he was so busy, they had to hire another veterinarian to help with the workload.

Looking back on his career after his retirement, Rawe said, I really miss the cows and other animals, of course. But I miss talking with all the families even more. Most of my farm families, I watched their kids grow up, sharing the families happy times, as well as their sad.

Sometimes it feels a little bit like a bartender, he laughed. While working with their animals, we would talk and they would share things with me that maybe they couldnt tell everybody else.

As for the farmers, they looked forward to talking to him, as well because he always had a story or a good joke to tell, while sharing with him a story or a joke of their own. He was pleasant to work with, had a sense of humor, and always showed up with a smile on his face.

I have to admit, I didnt really like going out on farm calls in the middle of the night, but thats part of the job. Once I got out there and started working with the animal, with no one else around, the farmer and I would always have an enjoyable talk, Rawe said.

He mentioned that doing surgery was always his favorite part of the job, either on large or small animals. Again, showing his delight for conversation, he said, Once I got into the surgery far enough to make sure the animal was doing OK, especially on surgeries that were very common, the client and I could talk and get caught up on things.

Speaking of how the job took him away from his family at times, Rawe said, Sometimes I would take my kids along with me on farm calls. You never know what youre going to get into. I had two of them out with me until 1 a.m. one time. They fell asleep in the truck.

I remember taking my two youngest, Aaron and Emily, with me on a call for a horse with a long cut on its neck. Knowing that a horse can thrash around a lot when working with it, I told them they had to stay back so they wouldnt get hurt. It took some time to get the horse to settle down, and when we were done, I realized the kids were nowhere around. They had gotten scared, ran out to the truck, climbed up the tailgate and were sitting on the roof of the truck, he said, when referring to another late call-out.

Something Rawe enjoys as much as talking with his clients is fishing. Its something he has taken advantage of since his retirement. His staff can tell you that he had a fishing pole in his truck at all times and took the opportunity to go fishing whenever he had the chance, even during his veterinarian years.

Gladys Maust, a long-time employee of CVS, started working for David and Camilla Rawe in the early years.

He quickly learned which farms had good fishing ponds, Maust said. His large animal equipment included a fishing pole to sneak in a few relaxing moments ... I remember having to move his fishing pole every time I needed to get something out of his truck.

Maust often went along to assist on farm calls with Rawe and was familiar with most of the farms, including the ones with fishing ponds. When Rawe was leaving one of those farms on a particular day, he did not return to the office in the expected time, even though he was done for the day. His pager went off. Thinking he had an emergency call coming in, he was amused to see the message asking, How are the fish biting?

We always had great employees, Rawe said. They always did an excellent job, and we appreciated all the work they did for us.

The employees seem to feel the same about him.

He was an excellent veterinarian and boss, becoming a good friend over the years, Maust said. He worked many hours, often being on call 24/7, especially in the earlier years. Veterinary medicine can be a hard profession, but Dr. Rawes sense of humor helped us all through some tough moments. He truly cared, not only for all of his patients, but also their people.

Maust said one of the Amish clients told her that the Amish community appreciated Rawe greatly.

They felt he accepted everyone for who they were and involved himself in their lives on their level, she said.

Another employee since the early years is Karen Lytle.

One of the best things I did in my life was going to work for Dr. Rawe, Lytle said. He not only became my boss, but a great friend even though he enjoyed scaring me every chance he got.

From the very beginning, Dr. Rawe and his employees always put the patients and clients care first, which is why it has continued to grow into the practice it is today, she said.

Rawe said one person who definitely was not appreciated enough for all the work she did over the years was his wife, Camilla.

She is my rock in life, for all that has went on in the practice and now in our retirement. he said. She has done so much more than any wife or partner could ever do to support me. When we first opened the practice in Grantsville, we worked out of our house for the first few years. She would run all the samples, order supplies, take the calls from the customers and make appointments, deal with the salesmen, do the bookkeeping, and so on, and still took care of the house and six children.

Camillas work and presence was known and appreciated by her husband and staff, even after the business began operating out of the current building, which was built specifically for the practice.

In reflection, Rawe said, I was fortunate that I woke up every day and got to go to a job I really enjoyed. Maybe coming home tired every night weighed on me physically as I got older, but I still enjoyed it.

The one thing that was always hard was having to tell a client there was nothing more that could be done to save their animal, or finding out later that the animal had died. Having to euthanize a pet was always a sad decision never one made unless it was necessary. I always felt sad, along with the people, in times like those, wanting to be there for them when they needed some comfort, he said.

The clients always treated me so nice. I cant say the amount of meals that were given to me, stuff left on the truck seat for me, like cookies and other nice things. Everyone was very generous, and many friendships were formed.

In his retirement, there is plenty to do to keep the Rawes busy. While he misses his clients and staff greatly, he is glad his job was not the only interest he and Camilla had in their lives. They spend as much time together as possible now. They take time to visit and enjoy their children and grandchildren. Certain days of the week are earmarked for things such as visiting family, friends, neighbors, past clients and, of course, fishing.

Their love for music and volunteering at St Anns Catholic Church occupies much of their time as well. David Rawe has been involved with vocals and guitar since high school, and both help him in song leadership every Sunday.

Camilla Rawe has served in religious education for more than 50 years. She currently facilitates an adult Bible study class and serves on the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, as well as the facilities and real estate commission. Both serve on the Mission Team for their local parish and visit the nursing home on Tuesdays.

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Whether its a routine scan or a more complex operation, we all know that medical procedures come with risks. Of course, this is no different for veterinary procedures on any animal, and when it comes to rhinos, the fragility of a species adds an extra burden of worry. With fewer than 6,000 black rhinos left in the world, when one suddenly falls ill or is found with significant injuries, it is important to react quickly and provide expert care to the vulnerable black rhino.

In the wild, black rhino bulls are extremely territorial. They will fight other males found in their territory, often causing significant injuries to each other. Last year, Muya, a black rhino bull at Ol Jogi Conservancy, had to be treated by vets after he sustained substantial injuries during a fight. When vets examined Muya, they concluded that the injuries were most likely caused by the other rhinos horn. Thanks to the veterinary response, Muya made a full recovery and now continues to roam around Ol Jogi, hopefully staying within his own territory!

Another bull, Athi, was also treated at Ol Jogi, after a piece of wire became caught around his leg. Vets were able to remove the wire successfully and just like Muya, Athi also made a full recovery.

You may also remember a black rhino named Alfie from a recent blog; in 2012 rangers at Ol Jogi Conservancy realised that Alfie was blind. Alfies condition was likely something that he was born with and that he will live with for the rest of his life. Alfie is now cared for each day by rangers, particularly Peter, his main keeper. Alfie and Peter spend a lot of time together and Peter watches over Alfie while he roams outside of his enclosure each day.

All veterinary operations require extensive care and deployment of staff, aircraft and equipment. Thanks to funding from our supporters and donors, we were able to contribute towards these costs through the Black Rhino Emergency Fund, paying for veterinary medicine, darts, veterinary staff, aircraft and assistance of capture staff. The fund is made available for all black rhino emergency interventions for APLRS (Association of Private Land Rhino Sanctuaries) conservancies within Kenyas Laikipia County, providing 50% of all costs incurred, making it possible for animals like Muya, Athi and Alfie to receive the treatment they need quickly, whilst also reinforcing joint initiatives between conservancies, such as rhino monitoring, protection and general best practice.

In 2018-19, we were able to support successful emergency interventions for four black rhinos, each needing veterinary or hand-rearing care: Alfie, Muya, Athi and another rhino, Lojipu. Lojipu was abandoned by his mother just after he was born in February 2017. With no adult protection, Lojipu, was attacked by an older dominant male and had to be moved to a sanctuary for hand-rearing and treatment. In June 2018, Lojipu was relocated back to Sera Conservancy, where he will be cared for closely by rangers before being fully released into the wider Conservancy!

Unfortunately, not all interventions are successful and sadly, in the past year, two black rhino calves died due to the severity of their injuries and illnesses.

Every time a black rhino is found in distress, the emergency fund provides conservancies with the ability to react without causing a significant economic burden. In turn, teams can give the very best care to support the rhino in the long-term. Each time a vulnerable black rhinos health is restored, it brings more hope for the future of this iconic species.

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Animal care specialists at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park were concerned when they noticed cloudiness in the left eye of Leslie, a 3-year-old female western lowland gorilla. Closer inspection confirmed the lens had changed and the left eye was shifting haphazardly, prompting Leslie to favor use of her right eye.

Given Leslies young age and developmental stage, Safari Park veterinarians organized a team of internal and external experts, including ophthalmologists and anesthesiologists at UC San Diego Health, to perform the Parks first-ever cataract surgery on a gorilla.

As veterinarians, we are experts in our species but we are not necessarily specialists in all of the different fields of medicine, said Meredith Clancy, DVM, San Diego Zoo Safari Park associate veterinarian. We rely heavily on the amazing community we have here in San Diego to help us out.

On December 10, 2019, surrounded by animal care experts and veterinarians in khaki uniforms and UC San Diego Health medical team members in scrubs, Leslie rested comfortably in the operating room at the San Diego Zoo Globals Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center. A pharmaceutical muscle blocker prevented even the slightest of movement, allowing Chris W. Heichel, M.D., cataract surgery specialist at Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health, to perform the delicate procedure.

Heichel and his team employed a specialized microscope and instruments designed for cataract surgery to successfully remove the cataract in Leslies left eye using gentle suction. Once the cloudy lens was removed, a new artificial lens was inserted, which is designed to provide Leslie with clear vision for the rest of her life.

While Heichel has performed thousands of eye surgeries on human patients, ranging in age from one day to 105 years, this was his first surgery on a gorilla.

Fortunately, the similarities between the anatomy of human and gorilla eyes are great enough to allow us to safely navigate the procedure without complication, said Heichel. The remainder of the eye appeared to be in excellent health, indicating exceptional vision potential for the rest of Leslies life.

A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens behind the colored part of the eye, known as the iris. Cataracts typically develop over time, as part of the normal aging process, but they can also be caused by trauma to the eye. Once a cataract develops, the lens becomes progressively cloudier and vision deteriorates.

Heichel, Clancy and animal caregivers suspect that Leslies cataract was a result of an injury, either from a fall while the youngster was practicing her climbing skills or from an overly rambunctious play session with other young gorillas in her troop.

As she recovers, Leslie will require both topical and oral antibiotics and steroids to prevent infection and to control postoperative inflammation, said Clancy. Leslie will be monitored closely, but she is already back with her troop in the Gorilla Forest habitat at the Safari Park.

Following successful healing, the remaining concern is the possibility of cloudiness recurring.

The eye has an envelope that holds the lens in place. It should remain clear, but sometimes after cataract surgery, the envelope will get a little cloudy, said Heichel, professor of ophthalmology in the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. In a human patient, we can laser the envelope to remove the cloudiness. That might not be quite so easy for Leslie, therefore I made a little opening in the back of the envelope to maintain her clear vision in the future. I am grateful for the chance I had to work with the exceptional San Diego Zoo Global team to help have a positive impact on Leslies life.

Because of Leslies age, the Safari Parks animal care team was concerned her 31-year-old mother, Kokamo, might be upset about Leslies absence from the gorilla habitat during the procedure. They elected to anesthetize Leslie and Kokamo at the same time, and use the opportunity to perform a routine health check on Kokamo, which included dental, cardiac and overall physical assessments. The results of Kokamos exam showed that she continues to be in good health.

About San Diego Zoo Global

As an international non-profit organization, San Diego Zoo Global works to fight extinction through conservation efforts for plants and animals worldwide. With a history of leadership in species recovery and animal care, San Diego Zoo Global works with partners in science-based field programs on six continents, and maintains sanctuaries and public education facilities in many places. Inspiring passion for nature is critical to saving species, and San Diego Zoo Globals outreach efforts share the wonder of wildlife with millions of people every year. Current major conservation initiatives include: fighting wildlife trafficking and the impacts of climate change on wildlife species; broad-spectrum species and habitat protection efforts in Kenya, in Peru and on islands worldwide; preventing extinction in our own backyard; and expanding efforts to bank critical genetic resources and apply them to the conservation of critically endangered species. To learn more, visitsandiegozooglobal.orgor connect with us on Facebook.

About UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health, the regions only academic health system, is dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care through commitment to community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching. For 2019-20,U.S. News & World Reportranked UC San Diego Health among the nations best in four adult medical and surgical specialties, including pulmonology, geriatrics, neurology and cardiology. The 808-bed academic health system includes UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest and Jacobs Medical Center, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, Moores Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion and Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, all in La Jolla, as well as primary care and same-day services at clinics throughout Southern California. For more information, visithealth.ucsd.edu.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. No matter how you celebrated New Years 2020, there is one tradition that should always be upheld, and that is making a New Years resolution. While you may be busy thinking about how you will get fit or which bad habits to ditch, it is important to keep some New Years resolutions in mind for your pet.

Veterinarians from BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital are encouraging pet owners to make New Years plans for pets, because just like us, they can benefit from changes to their wellness routines.

Pets cannot make resolutions on their own; only you, the owner, can do that. As we come into the new years and the new decade, it is important to remember that pets may also need to ditch those bad dietary habits and engage in a healthier lifestyle, said Yoojin Kim, DVM, veterinary internist at the BluePearl in Grand Rapids. This new year, try to set some achievable goals for your pet and stick to them. Ultimately, these resolutions will make for a happier and healthier pet.

Here are a few New Years resolution ideas that will help promote a happier and healthier year for your furry friend.

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Across campus, students, faculty, and staff will gather for the 25th annual Commemorative Symposium honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 15 through Feb. 1. Darin Toliver, associate director of the African American Resource Center, says the symposium involves a diverse group of students, faculty, and community members who take great pride in making this as big and impactful as it is. Dr. King once said, Lifes most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?This question is a vital component of the symposium, Toliver says.

The kickoff on Jan. 15 is a sold-out conversation between civil rights activist Angela Davis and feminist studies professor Gina Dent, both of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Margo Natalie Crawford, director of PennsCenter for Africana Studiesand professor of English in the School of Arts and Sciences. This keynote conversation will center on racial, economic, and gender justice. Angela Davis and Gina Dent are social justice warriors who are a part of an unbroken line of black freedom workers like Martin Luther King, Jr., Crawford says. The Center for Africana Studiesand our co-host, the Annenberg School for Communication, aredelighted that Davis and Dent areourspeakers in the 25th annual symposium honoring Kings vision and legacy.

The Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20, begins with an 8:30 a.m. breakfast hosted by guest speaker Solomon Jones of radio station WURD.Breakout service projects include community beautification projects at several locations, childrens banner painting, audio book creation with the Penn Reads Literary Project, and a career wardrobe clothing drive. There will also be opportunities to make crafts and gifts for womens shelters, nursing homes, and other charities, including a Helping Hands at Houston Hall craft station.

Houston Hall will also host So You Want to Go to College, a workshop about admissions and financial aid for high school students, while the School of Veterinary Medicinewill have free, appointment-only vaccinations for cats and dogs. Approximately 200 appointments will be available; scheduling can be accomplished by calling 215-898-4680 between 8 and 10 a.m. The day will conclude with a candlelight vigil lead by members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. The walk will begin at 7 p.m. at Irvine Auditorium and proceed to the DuBois College House, with songs and quotes from and inspired by King interspersed along the way.

This years social activism roster encompasses an interfaith celebration, criminal records expungement, and increasing diversity in higher education. On Thursday, Jan. 23, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Commemoration and Conversation in Social Justice will emphasize shared humanity while acknowledging individuals whose service exemplifies Kings vision. This years guest speakers will be Tony Campolo of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and theologian and social activist Ron Sider. The Criminal Record Expungement Projectfeaturing the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity Group on Friday, Jan. 24, will review the challenges that people with criminal records face and provide opportunities to build relationships within the community.

Joshua Whitehead, an Oji-Cree, Two-Spirit storyteller and academic, and Demian DinYazhi, a Din transdisciplinary artist, will lead a Wednesday, Jan. 29, conversation on social change, hosted by the LGBT Center. Two events, both on Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m., will discuss historic disenfranchisement. Common Ground: Dismantling Oppression Olympics will reflect on the intersection of black and LGBTQ civil rights, using such historical figures as Bayard Rustin, Lorraine Hansberry, James Baldwin, and Pauli Murray. Communities Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Increase Diversity will highlight efforts to increase teacher diversity and include information on how community members can partner with these initiatives. Representatives from local colleges and universities who participate in the Educator Diversity Consortium will be present.

The MLK symposium will also include musical and cultural events. On Wednesday, Jan. 22, dancer and director Glory Van Scott will offer autobiographical stories about civil rights leaders and Hollywood legends. She will be at the Penn Bookstore from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will be available to sign books after the reading. The African American Resource Centerleads a Thursday, Jan. 30, discussion on activism through music, From King to Kendrick, which will open a conversation about the intersection of pop culture and philosophy. The program will open at 5:30 p.m. with food and a game of Black Jeopardy. The annual music and spoken word event, Jazz for King, will be held at the Inn at Penn from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring musician Glenn Bryan and M.C. Diane Leslie. The theme for this year is Harlem Nights; guests are encouraged to come dressed in 1920s attire.

Events are free and open to the public. Updates will be noted on a calendar or can be obtained by calling the African American Resource Centerat 215-898-0104.

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