Anitox Names New Global Director of Nutrition and Live Production
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Anitox, the global leader in pathogen control and milling efficiency programs for the primary meat, egg and fish production sectors, announced that Dr. Enrique Montiel joined the company as Director of Nutrition and Live Production on Monday, March 1.
Dr. Montiel is a leading veterinarian who has worked in the poultry and animal health sector for the past 25 years. Most recently he served as Director of Global Avian Veterinary Services for Merial, then as Senior Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. Dr. Montiel holds a Master of Science focused in Avian pathology and immunology, and a Ph.D. in Poultry Science from University of Georgia, where he studied the influence of feeding program on immune responses in broiler breeders.
Congratulations are in order for first-time orangutan mama, Reese!
Early Sunday morning, staff at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana, were welcomed by the arrival of a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan infant a few months ahead of schedule. Audubon Zoo Orangutan Baby Credit: Audubon Zoo We received the best kind of surprise this morning, Audubon Zoo s Curator of Primates, Liz Wilson, said in a news release. It just goes to show that, despite all of the uncertainty in the world currently, life is carrying on as normal for our orangutans. It s really uplifting to see.
According to the zoo, 12-year-old Reese and her baby appear to be doing well. Both are currently off-exhibit for monitoring and to give them time to bond.
By Kevin Hankins, Senior Veterinarian, Equine Technical Services, Zoetis
All horses are at risk for being exposed to tetanus. If your horse has exposure to soil, other animals and manure, he is at risk. Tetanus is easily transmitted, and if contracted, can be devastating to horses, with a fatality rate of 75%.¹
What is tetanus?
Tetanus is a bacterial disease caused by the invasion of
Clostridium tetani in puncture wounds, open lacerations, exposed tissues or surgical incisions. Present in the intestinal tract and feces of horses, other animals and humans, the bacteria can be abundant in soil and can survive in the environment for years, creating a constant risk for horses and people. Clinical signs begin with hyperresponsiveness to noise or movement and progress to a horse having erect ears, third eyelid prolapse, flared nostrils, elevated head, stiff or erect tail, and a stiff-legged gait. Symptoms can advance to muscle spasms, convulsions and death by asphyxia.