Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, June 15th, 2023. Link.
Most read post(s) from June 15th AHD Bulletin –
- Dealing with no-shows. Link.
- Appearance and animal owner perception. Link.
- Sympathy versus empathy. Link.
Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link.
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Invasive giant rodent species wreaking havoc in wetlands (photo essay)
Source: The Wall Street Journal, April 19, 2023. Link. Not a giant muskrat or a beaver and weighing 20 pounds or more, nutria are a challenge for wildlife personnel in many states.
Morris Animal Foundation Day declared by Gov. Jared Polis
Source: Morris Animal Foundation, June 15, 2023. Link. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed June 15 as Morris Animal Foundation Day – a significant declaration as the Colorado-based foundation today celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Rare footage shows deer eating a snake
Source: Outdoor Life, June 12, 2023. Link. A video posted to Instagram on June 9 shows a whitetail deer apparently making a meal out of a big snake.
Deer are herbivores…until they’re not.”
Tick-borne Bourbon virus infects people, wildlife in St. Louis area
Source: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, June 14, 2023. Link. Bourbon virus is a newly discovered RNA virus that causes serious illness in humans. The Lone Star tick carries the Bourbon virus in the southern U.S. and Midwest. Bourbon virus belongs to a group of viruses called Thogotovirus. It is not known if Bourbon or Heartland virus can make pets sick <Link>.
Florida county under quarantine after giant African snail spotted
Source: CBS News, June 20, 2023. Link. Part of a Florida county was placed under quarantine this week, as officials responded to a recent giant African snail sighting in the area.
