Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 31, 2024. Link.
Most read posts from the October 31st AHD Bulletin –
- First case of H5N1 in swine found in Oregon backyard farm. Link.
- Infection control, prevention and biosecurity. Is your plan current? Link.
- Bringing value. Link.
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Cloned ferret gives birth in Va., making history, U.S. officials say
Source: The Washington Post, November 9, 2024. Link An endangered animal that was created by cloning gave birth to two healthy offspring at a Smithsonian Institution/National Zoo center in Virginia, in what a federal agency called a conservation milestone.
US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy
Source: The Conversation, November 1, 2024. Link. A new rule scheduled to go into effect on April 14, 2025, aims to make canceling a subscription as easy as setting one up. The Federal Trade Commission refers to it as “click-to-cancel” under the logic that one click should be able to cancel a subscription. The rule may help but likely fails to address a number of unfair subscription practices.
USPS holiday surcharges in effect October 6, 2024 through January 19, 2025
Source: OMG. Link. The Postal Regulatory Commission approved temporary price changes for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season.
The best time to buy airline tickets
Source: Better Report. Link. There is no magic trick to securing inexpensive flights. There are a few best practices to follow, however. The most important is timing your purchase just right. A study by CheapAir.com determined that the best time to buy tickets for a domestic flight is exactly 76 days before departure. Also see: Airline refund rule goes into effect, CNBC, October 31, 2024 <Link>.
