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AVMA offering free mentoring program for technicians.

Free mentoring available for veterinary technicians Applications are open for a new group of veterinary technicians to receive scholarships for free mentoring, courtesy of the AVMA and other partners.

https://www.avma.org/blog/free-mentoring-available-veterinary-technicians?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=todays-headlines-blog

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Important information from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture regarding animal import requirements.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued temporary animal import requirements following a recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas.

There is currently no indication of an outbreak in Tennessee. This proactive order focuses on education, early detection and prevention to help protect animal health.

New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can affect warm-blooded animals, especially through open wounds. Animal owners, producers, veterinarians and transporters are encouraged to monitor animals closely, especially wounds and areas around the nose, ears, eyes, mouth and genitalia.

Watch for drainage, discharge, bleeding, swelling, discomfort, lethargy, isolation or unusual odors.

Suspected cases must be reported to the Tennessee State Veterinarian’s Office within 24 hours at 615-837-5120 or [email protected].

To read more about the order, visit:
tn.gov/agriculture/animals/animal-health-resources/alerts.html

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12 Facts About Smokey XII From a rescue to top dog on campus—get to know the most heartwarming walk-on in UT history

Our researchers are advancing the fight against tick-borne disease with a discovery that could help stop transmission at the source. This important work highlights the power of innovative research to protect both animal and human health. The findings were published in the EMBO - excellence in life sciences EMBO Journal. https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/stopping-ticks-in-their-tracks/

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