Weekly News – 05/11/2010
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Top Stories Pet Insurer reveals list of accidents for young pets DVM report looks at assessing MSRP threats Trupanion hires Wallace as Senior VP of Marketing and Sales Intervet/Schering-Plough introduces SLICE® Sustainability Project Intervet/Schering-Plough announces PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine recall Ways to protect pets from Lyme Disease Moreaux Presented BIVI Equine Leadership Award |
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Events KC Animal Health Corridor accepting applications for investment forum |
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Pet Insurer reveals list of accidents for young pets Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI) recently looked at its database of more than 480,000 insured pets to find the top accidental injuries suffered by dogs and cats during the first two years of their lives. Top puppy accident claims included soft tissue trauma (1), laceration or bite wound (2) and cruciate ligament injury (3). Top kitten accidents included soft tissue trauma (1), laceration or bite wound (2) and foreign body ingestion (3). The top 10 puppy and kitten accidents cost VPI policyholders a combined $1.5 million and $91,371, respectively, in the past year, according to the company. Although it can be difficult anticipating where and when a vigorous puppy or kitten might get into trouble, there are several steps owners can take to “baby-proof” their homes, VPI explained. Examples include clearing obstacles inside and out that an uncoordinated younger pet might collide with during playtime, removing items that can be mistaken for food from the floor and countertops, and keeping all medications tightly sealed and securely stored in drawers or medicine cabinets. |
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DVM report looks at assessing MSRP threats A recent article in DVM Newsmagazine highlighted the increased threat of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP), and the challenges facing the veterinary field. The infection rates in human hospitals have been well-documented for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), but new data is suggesting MRSP may emerge as a similar threat to dogs, but without the same zoonotic potential to people, said the report. The issue, according to Paul Morley, DVM, professor of biosecurity and epidemiology at Colorado State University’s (CSU) College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, is that methicillin-resistant staph infections have gone from being relatively uncommon to a health concern most practitioners will encounter. Veterinarians need to be more than just passively aware of the potential for infection and treatment of infected patients when it occurs, said Morley. He advised that if vets have a clinical infection, they should look for the nidus of infection, explore less traditional treatment options if antibiotic therapy fails, and if a patient is on antibiotics, clinicians need to understand the susceptibility of the bug they are fighting. “You need to achieve optimal concentrations at the target site. And removing any underlying factors for not clearing up the infection is a really, really important thing,” Morley told DVM Newsmagazine. Morley suggests that if an outbreak occurs, vets should consult with experts in infectious disease control to determine whether or not more serious intervention steps need to happen. |
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Trupanion hires Wallace as Senior VP of Marketing and Sales Trupanion, a pet health insurance company based in Seattle, Wash., recently added Craig Wallace as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Wallace comes to Trupanion with over 20 years of veterinary-related experience. Before joining the Trupanion team, Wallace was the Senior Vice President of Sales for Fort Dodge Animal Health. Wallace held numerous management positions and handled key account management, event planning, distribution management and a diverse sales force. He helped re-establish Fort Dodge Animal Health as the “most preferred” companion animal biological company during 2008. |
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Intervet/Schering-Plough introduces SLICE® Sustainability Project Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health has introduced the SLICE® Sustainability Project, a comprehensive, six-step integrated strategy to help the world’s salmon producers develop lasting, sustainable control programs for managing sea lice, a costly parasite. The SLICE Sustainability Project is based on four core actions – protect, conserve, renew and succeed – and focuses on proven management practices involving SLICE® (emamectin benzoate), the industry’s leading product for sea lice control over the past decade. “The SLICE Sustainability Project gives salmon farmers additional resources to protect their farms from economic losses, conserve valuable therapeutics, renew the strength and dependability of proven products, and succeed through proactive, judicious management practices,” explains Dr. Richard Endris, aquaculture research program manager for Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health. The company has developed a 24-page color booklet outlining the strategies and best practices associated with the SLICE Sustainability Project. For a free copy, contact your Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health representative or go to www.intervet.com and select Aquatic Animals from the Species menu (http://aqua.intervet.com). |
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Intervet/Schering-Plough announces PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine recall Intervet/Schering-Plough has announced an urgent recall of all serial numbers of PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine for horses due to an increased number of adverse event reports associated with the use of these vaccines. According to a letter distributed by the manufacturer, the USDA has been alerted of this recall. The recalled serial numbers include one-dose and five-dose vials of the vaccine. One-dose include 91669001, 91669002, 91669005, 91669006, 91669007, 91669012, 91669013, 91669014, 91669015, 91669016, 91660001 and 91660002. Five-dose include 91669003, 91669004, 91669008, 91669009, 91669010, 91669011, 91660003 and 91660004. Veterinarians with any of these serial numbers in stock should contact their distributor to arrange for the product’s return. If you have questions about this recall, contact the Intervet/Schering-Plough Technical Service Department at (866) 349-3497. |
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Ways to protect pets from Lyme Disease According to a report from WAOW in Wausau, Wis., the Wisconsin State Department of Health Services says the warm weather attracted more deer ticks than usual this year, and pet owners should know the ways to protect their pets from Lyme Disease, which can be passed on by deer ticks. Veterinarian Dr. Pope of Mosinee says preventing Lyme Disease is two-fold. He recommends vaccinating dogs each year and applying a tick repellent ointment. Pope also suggests inspecting dogs for ticks after they go outdoors. If you find one he says remove it then ask your veterinarian to test your dog for the disease. The disease can be treated before the problems begin, according to the report. Common symptoms include limping, lack of energy, loss of appetite and vomiting. The doctor says symptoms that go undetected are most concerning. That’s because Lyme Disease can lead to kidney failure and even death. The disease cannot be transmitted from a pet to a person, but ticks can also infect humans. If you’re out in the woods, he says it’s smart to check yourself for ticks. |
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Moreaux Presented BIVI Equine Leadership Award Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), announced that Shannon John J. Moreaux, DVM, assistant professor of equine science at Montana State University, has been awarded the BIVI Equine Leadership Award. The award is given to those in the equine industry who have demonstrated outstanding leadership by promoting the benefits of horse ownership, advancing modern equine wellness programs and increasing the overall awareness of the industry. Dr. Moreaux has increased the stature of the equine industry in Montana by encouraging those interested in veterinary medicine to consider a career in equine medicine and to stay and work in the state after graduation. “BIVI and the entire industry recognize and support Dr. Moreaux’s efforts to expand the number of graduates from the equine science program at Montana State University,” says Jane Smith, executive director, equine division, BIVI. “We believe that owners and their horses are best served by well-qualified and trained equine health professionals who have a passion for this industry, and Dr. Moreaux’s work exemplifies these characteristics.” |
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KC Animal Health Corridor accepting applications for investment forum The KC Animal Health Corridor is now accepting applications for the second annual KC Animal Health Investment Forum on Aug. 31, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. The forum will showcase animal health and nutrition companies from throughout the world. The selection committee will consider companies that meet the following criteria:
If your company meets these criteria and you would like to apply to present, go to the application Web site at www.kcanimalhealthforum.com. Applications must be submitted by June 25, 2010. All companies will be contacted by July 23, 2010, regarding their acceptance. |
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