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Manual compilation of biotechnology and life sciences suppliers enabling buyers to easily source manufacturers of biotechnology equipment for cell biology, cell culture, genomics, proteomics and more.

Site includes new projects, free magazines, jobs, news and events.

Designed for the consumer and the veterinarian, featuring:

• a 14,000 veterinarian search
• products you can purchase through your veterinarian
• national and statewide events
• national employment and resume listing service
• a comprehensive list of animal related web sites
• and list of pet stories.

Tell your clients about the AVMA's "Care For Animals" Web area, where pet owners can find information about their pets and the professionals who care for them, as
well as pet-related games for children.

FIC = "Flu in China"; "Flu Information Centre"

We keep hearing the words as 'cradles of pandemic flu strains', 'avian flu outbreak', 'orgin of SARS', etc. We keep under threat of influenza virus. In this global village, infectious disease outbreak concerns everybody. Time is limited, but the health care infrastructure still need years to develop. The National Surveillance System is the major outbreak network in China. The FIC Website will serve as a useful complementary for the national network.

A professional development opportunity – Get your copy of the Clinical Pharmacology Text for Health Professionals Interactive CD ROM now available, click on www.clinicalpharmacologytext.com for free chapter download.

This text is different in the way the book integrates realistic patient problems (animal/human) and their pathophysiology with appropriate drugs. Do you want to UNDERSTAND how drugs work and how you should use them?

Contact jemma@clinicalpharmacologytext.com for more details.

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Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards, terrorism … no matter where one lives, no one is immune from a potential natural or man-made disaster disrupting our lives. Most of us have probably given very little thought to what we might do if displaced by a disaster, and even less to what we would do with our pets.

Dr. Heather Case, director of the Scientific Activities Division at the American Veterinary Medical Association, talks about incorporating pets into a disaster preparedness plan.

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Based in Hyderabad, India, an exclusive site meant for the owners of pet dogs.

Gives basic information on pet dog management, health and providing online consultation.

Place your pet's health records online for "free." If you
travel with your pet or will be using a new veterinarian,
you will find this service very convenient. Veterinarians
are providing their admitting and emergency rooms with
Internet access for viewing health records. Your pet's
records will be instantly available for any Veterinarian on
a worldwide basis. Having a pet's profile online will save
valuable time in the event of an emergency and it will
minimize the need to verbally give data to admitting
personnel.

Alf Wight, the author of the James Herriot Vet stories, lived and spent his working life in Thirsk, at the heart of the District. It is said that Thirsk provided the inspiration for the fictional town of Darrowby in his stories of life as a country vet.

The International Veterinary Public Health Consortium (IVPHC) will be hosted by Pathobiologics International, the consulting arm of Humanitarian Resource Institute and the Humanitarian University Consortium.

This resource is open to members of the academic community worldwide, to provide an opportunity for participation, collaboration and presentation of topics for:
(1) advocacy initiatives
(2) country by country analysis, in support of optimization of the veterinary public health infrastructure and
(3) funding via communications initiatives with corporate, inter-governmental, non-governmental, United Nations organizations in approximately 195 countries.

Topics and reference materials will be posted on the International Veterinary Public Health Consortium web site.

This international initiative will facilitate real time rapid response to biodefense and emerging infectious disease issues with the capacity to activate the Pathobiologics Collaborating Center (PCC), that serves as a password protected platform for information deemed sensitive for public discussion. The PCC concept was developed, as per the suggestion of Martin Hugh Jones, Director of the WHO Collaborating Center for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems for Public Health, to facilitate academic discussions that are beyond the scope of ProMED-mail, a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases.

Discussion topics and communications (Please note "IVPHC" in the subject line) can be directed to:

Dr Stephen M. Apatow
President, Director of Research and Development
Humanitarian Resource Institute
Eastern USA: (203) 668-0282
Western USA: (775) 884-4680
E-mail

Humanitarian University Consortium:
* Medicine
* Veterinary Medicine
* Law

Pathobiologics International

VetContact offers: Presentations and Posters online with images, texts and videos from congresses; Edutainment - case studies and reports in education and science; Product information; Calendar of veterinary events; Classified ads; Forum with pictures.

In the IVIS Recent Advances in Veterinary Medicine library:

• Border Disease in Goats by T. Loken, in Recent Advances in Goat Diseases, M. Tempesta (Ed.)
• Reproductive Disorders in the Female Camelid by A. Tibary and A. Anouassi, in Recent Advances in Camelid Reproduction, Skidmore J.A. and Adams G.P. (Eds.)
• Reproductive Disorders in the Male Camelid by A. Tibary and A. Anouassi, in Recent Advances in Camelid Reproduction, Skidmore J.A. and Adams G.P. (Eds.)
• Reproductive Physiology of Yak Bulls by P. Yan, in Recent Advances in Yak Reproduction, X.X. Zhao and R.C. Zhang (Eds.)
• Semen Characteristics and Artificial Insemination in Yak by Z.W. Zhang, in Recent Advances in Yak Reproduction, X.X. Zhao and R.C. Zhang (Eds.)
• Ovarian Follicle Activity in Yak versus Cattle and Buffalo by Y.Q. Tian and X.X. Zhao, in Recent Advances in Yak Reproduction, X.X. Zhao and R.C. Zhang (Eds.)
• Effects of Environment and Nutrition on Reproduction by R.C. Zhang, in Recent Advances in Yak Reproduction, X.X. Zhao and R.C. Zhang (Eds.)
• Interspecies Hybridization between Yak, Bos taurus and Bos indicus and Reproduction of the Hybrids by Z.W. Zhang, in Recent Advances in Yak Reproduction, X.X. Zhao and R.C. Zhang (Eds.)

In the IVIS Continuing Education and Veterinary Education library:

• Toxicological Disorders by O. Perusia, in Atlas of Bovine Pathology, O. Perusia (Ed.) - English language.
• Trastornos Toxicologicos by O. Perusia, in Atlas of Bovine Pathology, O. Perusia (Ed.) - En Espa?ol.

Web resource for veterinary history studies which contains government reports (c.1850-1947) on medical-related issues during British rule in India. Several volumes relating to human diseases are being supplemented with veterinary reports.

This part of the collection is rich in material relating to the practice of veterinary medicine in colonial India and Burma, and is especially important for the study of the interaction of health, medicine and the environment. It contains official documents covering the whole of the administrative district as well as reports from individual states. A major part of the collection comprises veterinary reports dating from a significant period in veterinary history in India, when emphasis changed from military supplies (horses, oxen) to livestock, after outbreaks of cattle disease in the 1860s. One consequence was the establishment of veterinary colleges, schools and laboratories during the 1860s to 80s.

While the introduction of western veterinary medicine into south Asia was linked at first with military resources, it is clear that the establishment of the Civil Veterinary Departments in British India later in the nineteenth century represented a more fundamental engagement with animal health and welfare by the colonial authorities. Following the example of the Bombay Presidency which established its Civil Veterinary Department in 1876, all the major administrations had set up a similar unit by 1914. This collection encompasses all the major research institutes and veterinary schools at that time and beyond, and provides vital official documents for anyone researching medical, veterinary, social and colonial history. The studies of zoonoses and public health are particularly pertinent.

Site for Masterfood. Includes a "passport for pets" section.

The NBEC provides standardized licensing examinations for use by state and provincial licensing boards as part of their licensure procedure for veterinarians.

The convergence of people, animals, and our environment has created a new dynamic in which the health of each group is inextricably interconnected. The challenges associated with this dynamic are demanding, profound, and unprecedented.

Despite spectacular achievements in microbial genetics and genomics, we know relatively little about how such zoonotic agents are maintained in nature or how they respond to environmental (often anthropogenic) changes. Improvements are needed in our ability to detect and respond to emerging zoonotic agents, particularly those that appear suddenly and are capable of spreading over large areas. In order to more effectively prevent or control zoonotic diseases, it will be necessary to better understand the ecology of their respective etiologic agents.

The One Health Initiative is a call to action for collaboration and cooperation among health science professions, academic institutions, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and industries towards improved assessment, treatment, and prevention of cross-species disease transmission and mutually prevalent, but non-transmitted, human and animal diseases and medical conditions. A changing environment populated by interconnected animal and human contact creates significant challenges. These challenges require integrated solutions and call for collaborative leadership.

One Health Initiative will unite human and veterinary medicine

The One Health Initiative is a movement to forge co-equal, all inclusive collaborations between physicians, osteopaths, veterinarians, dentists, nurses and other scientific-health and environmentally related disciplines, including the American Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). Additionally, more than 535 prominent scientists, physicians and veterinarians worldwide have endorsed the initiative.

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The website that opens restaurant and hotel doors for you and your pets.

Poultrylinks.com is a free access and daily updated website, which contains over 3000 links to poultry related sites.

Prionics AG is the world leader in fast reliable BSE tests and has evolved into a competence centre on the so-called prion diseases such as BSE and CJD.

Spanish website dedicated to provide information and create internet services for veterinarians.

Stolen Horse International, Inc. (SHI) brings attention to a major crime against horse lovers, horse theft. The mission of Stolen Horse International, Inc. is to provide a comprehensive theft awareness program to all facets of the horse industry and offer educational opportunities for horse enthusiasts of all types and across all disciplines:

SHI’s goals are to establish a global resource to aid in the search for:
Missing horses
Stolen horses
Stolen tack
Stolen trailers
Owners of found horses
To promote increased involvement through equestrian organizations.
To build an international network, NetPosse, to disseminate images and information missing and stolen horses through the Idaho Alerts system.
To provide education opportunities to improve public awareness on horse theft and identification methods through seminars, presentations and exhibits.
To provide resources and information to the law enforcement community.

"Never underestimate the power of one!"

SyrVet imports, exports, and distributes more than 3,000 livestock and vet supplies for animal health care, veterinary, and farm use. Specializing in dairy and beef cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, and horses, SyrVet provides the highest quality products at the lowest price possible to the U.S.A. and over 20 different export countries.

Information:

SyrVet, Inc.
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1-800-727-5203
customerservice@syrvet.com
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Find the right type of pet care for you.

Pet Care Guide (free guide outlining the different options and costs of pet care).

Most pet owners have to deal with the reality of pet care as soon as they come home with their new furry friend. So for you newbies or struggling "sophomore" pet owners, here are some of the more popular pet care options and what you can expect.

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Website for Veterinary Recruitment in the UK. Register and advertise your veterinary vacancy online; Search for Veterinary Jobs in the UK; Find locum and permanent vets, vet nurses, practice managers by browsing the candidate database.

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It is often horrifying to encounter the aftermath of a tropical disease outbreak. Many times tropical diseases are pushed aside so that research and funding can be devoted to diseases more pertinent to the developed world. As you will see however, we cannot afford to underestimate the wrath of tropical and infectious diseases as they pose a severe threat to human populations.

We are here to provide you with resources that give tropical and infectious diseases the attention they deserve. Browse our collection and enrich your mind with knowledge about the diseases that are affecting far too many, but that can also be prevented with your help.

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University site in Kosice, Slovakia

Calendar of Veterinary Events Worldwide. Over 700 events registered. Easy search function in six user languages.

Designed for the veterinarian, manufacturer, and distributor, featuring:

• a personal user/password ( DVMOL)
• new and promotional products form the manuf. and distrib.
• national employment and resume listing service
• real-estate listings for veterinarian practices
• national and statewide veterinarian events
• information for veterinarians to join our vet search list!

Internet Services for Busy Veterinary Professionals.

Jobs, staff, supplies, consumables, referral practices, discussion forums, practice website design and development and lots more...

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Directory of Veterinary Companies, Veterinary Supplies, Veterinary Products, Veterinary Medicines, Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, Distributors, Suppliers, Symposia,
Exhibitions, Vaccines, Instruments and other Animal Health Industry listings.

Listing of veterinary schools in the USA.

An online news service for veterinarians & animal health
professionals. Also a free search engine/directory of veterinary & animal health web sites. If you have a web page for any conference or meeting please advise the address so they can add it to their Veterinary/Meetings
Directory. Also have a bulletin board where you can add your own action reminders relevant to veterinarians.

Vetpulse.tv is an Internet video channel that now, for the first time, allows the global veterinary community to engage in new ways by creating, uploading, viewing and commenting on videos relating to veterinary science.

The ambition for Vetpulse.tv is to empower veterinary professionals worldwide, allowing them to speak directly to their peers.

Vetpulse.tv allows individuals and organisations, seeking to reach a global audience of veterinary professionals, to create a channel and easily share original video content that showcases their knowledge and talent or products and services on www.vetpulse.tv.

Videos could feature advances in research and clinical trials, case studies on the latest surgical techniques and 'how to' guides, new product releases and customer testimonials, achievements made through funding and donations, applications of new technology or interviews with leading veterinary professionals at congress – the list is endless.

Create new videos or upload existing videos to communicate your message and use vetpulse.tv as a platform to reach an audience beyond your existing boundaries. It is easy to include links to existing websites and to downloadable brochures so the audience can find out more detailed information about the video subject and get closer to your brand.

Vetpulse.tv is being actively promoted, online and offline, to a global audience of professionals in practice, to faculty, students and alumni of universities and to members of veterinary associations and is highly complimentary to existing marketing initiatives.

At no cost to register and create a channel, why not start today?

Worldwide Experience is running 3 wildlife veterinary programmes in South Africa’s malaria free Eastern Cape, known as VETS GO WILD! The programmes, targeted to veterinary students from all over the globe, fulfill EMS (extra mural studies) requirements. VETS GO WILD has the full support of the UK’s 6 leading veterinary schools including Cambridge. Three of the 6 clinical deans have also visited the sites at Shamwari and Amakhala Game Reserves. For further details please visit: www.worldwideexperience.com.

Welcome to Vets-net.com
the on-line Veterinary Knowledge Base:
• Unique, fast and up-to-date system with two convenient search options: "clinical signs" and "keywords"
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• Recent, reliable, scientific, evidence-based information on dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, ferrets, goats, sheep and cattle

VetScholar™ is an innovative online learning programme presenting quality courses tailored for practicing veterinarians.

VetScholar provides a flexible way of participating in high-quality courses tutored by registered specialists, from your own home or clinic at times that suit you!

Please visit www.vetscholar.org.nz or email vetscholar@sciquest.org.nz for more details.

A dedicated web gallery for any busy veterinary professional. Contains news and calendar of veterinary events.

Website of the Veterinary School in Vienna.

The NBII Wildlife Disease Information Node (WDIN), provides many products and services to assist the wildlife health community, whose members include domestic animal and wildlife veterinarians. Their blog, the Wildlife Disease News Digest, is at: http://wdin.blogspot.

Almost daily, the WDIN staff combs through freely available news and journal sources to find the latest wildlife disease related issues and developments. The end product is an easy-to-read, concise summary of current wildlife disease news. Articles that contain geographical references to disease spread or detection are cataloged, geocoded and placed on our Global Wildlife Disease News Map, (http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/wdinNewsDigestMap.jsp).

The Digest is just one of the many resources that are available from our website.