Scrapies Scrapies is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects the central nervous system of sheep and goats. It is classified a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy also known as a TSE. Scrapies is the oldest known TSE. There is no cure or treatment for scrapies meaning it is a terminal disease. The name scrapies came from the symptom that leads constant itching due to the damage in the brain. The constant itching results in scabs and scrapes all over the body. The number one theory
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that afflicts around 18 million peoples in Africa and Asia. It is the result of black fly’s bite. Merck is a pharmaceutical company located in New Jersey which is known for productivity of research and development effort. In the mid of 1980 in veterinarian drug unit‚ Dr William Campbell note a marked genetic similarity between the microfilariae found in horses which had a connection with microfilariae lead to blindness of human. However‚ to do the human testing‚ there were both moral and financial
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future. It is you!” This is the start of Basic Truth 3‚ a truth I seem to forget. I tend to want others to fix things for me; they make the plans‚ I execute them. In college‚ I can’t continue this habit. If I fulfill my dream of becoming a veterinarian then I will be the most highly educated person in my family. Basic truths 1 and 2 seem obvious to me. I have always known that life is made of choices. Everything you do or don’t do is a choice and choosing to work hard in school has always been
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Soon after‚ I became interested in the careers I could pursue with reptiles. My search to find a dream career ended when I learned about herpetology (study of reptiles). I found job opportunities for herpetologist at places such as‚ zoos‚ museums‚ veterinarian clinics‚ and wildlife managements. The one the stood out the most was the job opportunity at zoos. I want to take my love of reptiles to the next level. I dream of being a women in science‚ some one who isn’t afraid of reptiles. Most importantly
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My dream is to become a veterinarian. I would be one step closer if I join AP Capstone. I am a determined and intelligent person. I would always aim to do more than what is expected of me‚ which makes me a better and unique worker. Capstone will assist me in accomplishing my dream and help me become a more efficient worker and advance more in school. In college I would be more ready to complete tasks then many other kids. I would strive to do my best in every work I have to do in Capstone and strike
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(click to review minilesson on it) Directions -- Add apostrophes where needed. Underline any words that contain unnecessary or incorrect apostrophes Mark C if already correct ______ Aunt Elizabeth’s dog had to have it’s broken leg set by a veterinarian. _____ 1. Perhaps you’ve marveled at the incredible gymnastic ability of various primate’s. _____ 2. Their abilities are on display in zoos‚ animal parks‚ and for a few lucky people‚ in the animals’ natural habitats. _____ 3. Primates include
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Heartworm I. American Heartworm Society a. The internationall recognized authority for diagnosis‚ treatment and prevention of dirofilariasis b. Web page: heartwormsociety.org II. Canine Heartworm c. Dirofilaria immitis is the dog heartowmr d. These are usually large worms roughly the size of a strand of cooked spaghetti e. Transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitos f. Infects the pulmonary arterial system and right heart i. Grow from pulmonary
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Visiting the zoo is a fun family activity that 175 million people do each year (“Zoo Statistics”). However‚ the animals in the zoo are treated horribly. As a kid‚ visiting the zoo was one of my favorite activities. I loved watching the animals and spending time with my family‚ but as I grew older‚ my joy of the zoo diminished when I realized what was happening to the animals. The mighty tiger that was once strutting across the grass is now a dreary‚ unhealthy animal that walks aimlessly just to pass
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sufficient. You can find plenty of cat climbing trees at your local pet store to keep your cat amused. Dogs on the other hand make a lot of noise barking‚ and enjoy running around in an open space playing fetch. Cost is the third difference. Veterinarian visits for dogs are quite expensive. They tend to get into more things than cats do. Because they are more active they injure themselves more then cats. Also dogs tend to cost their owners more by tearing up furniture and digging holes in the yard
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I kept Tuskegee at the top of my list. I soon realized that this would be the perfect place for me to grow considering the great staff‚ courses and environment of the institution. You were there when I first decided I wanted a career as a veterinarian‚ and you saw how that goal evolved over the course of a year. If it weren’t for your encouragement‚ I would probably still be indecisive about my major. The letter would need to be mailed directly from you to Tuskegee’s Pre-Vet program and
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