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World Rabies Day 2008: Awareness is the Best Defense against Rabies
August 26, 2008
The world is again joining together on September 28 to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of rabies prevention. Rabies is the oldest and deadliest disease known to mankind and The American Association of Feline Practitioners is supporting this initiative.
CATalyst Council Names Jane E. Brunt, DVM As Executive Director
August 22, 2008
 The Council, headquartered in Kansas City as a part of the growing Animal Health Corridor, provides a newly identified leadership role in helping animal health care professionals and consumers to better understand cats. . . more
CATalyst Council Lands In KC Animal Health Corridor
August 22, 2008
The CATalyst Council has formally announced its headquarters will be based in Kansas City and named Germinder & Associates agency of record. . . more
Rabies Vaccine Supply is Limited
August 22, 2008
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Due to an increased demand placed on RabAvert vaccine supplies, Novartis will require health providers to obtain a confirmation code from state or local health departments before releasing vaccine doses for postexpsoure prophylaxis to ensure adequate risk assessments at the local level...
World Rabies Day Gains Momentum
August 12, 2008
From: Cat Channel.com
At press time, events had been planned in at least 30 countries, but the number was expected to increase as the observance grew closer. To date, the campaign has received inquiries from 180 countries, nearly doubling the inquiries from 2007, Costa said
Cats as Bat Deterrent?
August 8, 2008
From CNN.com/AP (CARACAS, Venezuela):
38 dead after being bitten by vampire bats
Mantini-Briggs, a Venezuelan former health official, said she was surprised to find many Warao villages now have cats -- a new development. "The Waraos told us it was because there were too many bats that were biting the children," she said.
Another tropical medicine expert, Dr. Daniel Bausch of Tulane University in New Orleans, agreed the symptoms and accounts suggest rabies transmitted by bats, and if confirmed, "probably a vaccination campaign would be in order." . . .
Zoo Atlanta Welcomes New Lion Cubs
June 2, 2008
From Zoo Atlanta:
“We’re ecstatic to have lion cubs here at Zoo Atlanta. This is a proud moment for all of Atlanta, another landmark day in our great city’s history. We are committed to taking personal responsibility for the animals in our care,” said Dennis Kelly, Zoo Atlanta President and CEO. . .
Feline Practitioners on the Front Lines of Battle against Rabies
May 19, 2008
The American Association of Feline Practitioners joins the Alliance for Rabies Control promoting world-wide awareness . . .
Warm Weather = Active Mosquitos
April 1, 2008
 American Heartworm Society Reminds Pet Owners of the Risk . . .
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