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From small things ... big things may come
From Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia, the bite of a tiny tick can cause big problems for both animals and humans. That is why veterinarians at Kansas State University are tackling tick research in a serious way at their new Dryden-Merial Tick Research Center. The research conducted at the center, according to Dr. Ralph Richardson, dean of KSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, puts the university at the forefront of learning more about tick lifecycles and the transmission of disease. For more information, contact Joe Montgomery at (785) 532-4193 or jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu.
Eyeing a cure for glaucoma
First rats. Now dogs. Are humans next? Iowa State University researchers continue to make significant strides in developing a new technique to treat glaucoma. The research team, which includes veterinary ophthalmologist Sinisa Grozdanic, is now focusing its efforts on treating glaucoma in dogs after successfully treating the disease in rodents. If the canine patients do well, the next step is clinical human trials. For more information, contact Annette Hacker at (515) 294-3720.
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New dangers associated with toxic mold exposure
The health risks associated with human exposure to toxic black mold have been well-documented. What wasn't known - up until now - is that mold caused by flooding and water damage can also prove fatal to pets. The deaths of two cats from what is believed to be the first documented case of toxic black mold poisoning in pets point to a new health concern for pet owners, according to a report recently published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. For more information, contact David Kirkpatrick at (847) 285-6782 or at dkirkpatrick@avma.org.
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A sampling of interesting upcoming events and pet-related campaigns ...
National Pet Wellness Month, Oct. 1, 2007 – Oct. 31, 2007: By age 2, most pets have already reached adulthood. Many enter middle age at 4. By age 7, many dogs, particularly larger breeds, are considered "senior." That is why the American Veterinary Medical Association and Fort Dodge Animal Health have joined forces since 2004 to urge pet owners to stay on top of their pet's health. National Pet Wellness Month helps raise awareness about the pet aging process, disease prevention and the importance of twice-a-year wellness exams for all cats and dogs. For more information, go to www.npwm.com.
American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference, Sept. 20, 2007 – Sept. 22, 2007: From behavior and foot care in cattle to assessing the country's readiness for a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, veterinarians will address a variety of issues as they gather in Vancouver, B.C. For more information, go to www.aabp.org.
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