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Head of Belgian Biotech Firm Wins Business Worldwide Magazine CEO Award

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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LONDON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 2023 Business Worldwide Magazine CEO Awards, Marc Dechamps, the CEO of Belgian biotech firm Bioxodes, receives an acknowledgment as he is named 'Biotechnology CEO of the Year - Europe'.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 2023 Business Worldwide Magazine CEO Awards, Marc Dechamps, the CEO of Belgian biotech firm Bioxodes, receives an acknowledgment as he is named 'Biotechnology CEO of the Year - Europe'.
  • Marc Dechamps was the outright winner in his category, for his ground-breaking work in the field of thrombo-inflammation or stroke.
  • Unlike other business awards schemes that celebrate the overall successes of a company, here the spotlight is on the individuals who lead them.
  • The intention is to give worthy business leaders the recognition they deserve, while inspiring others to achieve similar successes.

Experts Warn Hot, Rainy Conditions Could Fuel Alarming Increase in Vector Pest Populations

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its bi-annual Vector Sectors™ list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the greatest risk for increased pest pressure from vector pests for the remainder of summer and into fall. For the first time ever, the seasonal report includes a mosquito pressure warning for the entire state of Florida due to above-average temperatures and precipitation, which create ideal breeding conditions for these disease-spreading pests.  

Key Points: 
  • In addition to increased mosquito activity, NPMA expects other vector pest populations, including ticks and flies , will be on the rise.
  • These conditions, combined with warm summer days, could create the perfect standing water conditions for mosquito populations to flourish this summer.
  • These conditions could also cause an increase in fly populations, leading to a potential increase in fly activity both inside and outdoors.
  • For more information on NPMA's Vector Sectors list and to learn more about protecting against vector pests, visit PestWorld.org .

Policy framework for coexisting with wolves, bears and mountain lions could benefit both people and the environment

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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For conservation scientists like me, it also underscored that Americans have a fraught relationship with large carnivores like wolves, bears and mountain lions.

Key Points: 
  • For conservation scientists like me, it also underscored that Americans have a fraught relationship with large carnivores like wolves, bears and mountain lions.
  • Major state and federal government efforts are underway to reintroduce grizzly bears to the Northern Cascades and gray wolves to Colorado.
  • More human development and, in some cases, expanding carnivore populations have led to more encounters between humans and carnivores.

From conflict to coexistence

    • In 2021 alone, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services euthanized nearly 70,000 bears, wolves, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes and foxes.
    • Thousands of animals die every year in wildlife killing contests that often target carnivores such as coyotes and bobcats.
    • These contests are legal in more than 40 U.S. states – under the guise that they help with wildlife management and protect livestock.
    • But research has found that extensive carnivore killing to reduce levels of conflict is largely ineffective, ethically tenuous, and it undermines their conservation.
    • And mitigating conflict as a policy objective is a short-term and partial solution that doesn’t enable long-term coexistence.

Policy for enabling coexistence

    • A federal policy like the one my colleagues and I propose that sets goals for sharing spaces with carnivores could allow for coexistence between people and carnivores while also recognizing local priorities.
    • While much of wildlife management takes place at the state level, having a federal policy framework could provide resources and incentives for states and communities to adopt specific coexistence strategies relevant to the carnivores in their area.
    • Large-scale policy goals may include lowering conflicts, increasing human tolerance to risks and fostering self-sustaining carnivore populations.
    • Some states are also taking incremental steps toward coexistence.

A broader coexistence framework

    • These local and state-level successes are encouraging, but not enough to address the issue at a broader, national scale.
    • A federal coexistence policy could harness the insights from these individual communities’ coexistence efforts and encourage other communities to adopt these techniques.
    • For example, members of universities, businesses, tribes, government and nongovernmental organizations and the public could come together at regional coexistence workshops to showcase their coexistence actions, receive support for new ideas and share tools and best practices.
    • There are promising signs that the federal government and some states are starting to pay more attention to coexistence with carnivores.

Ticks are becoming a growing health risk in the UK – here's why

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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A British man is also said to have contracted alpha-gal syndrome after being bitten by a tick.

Key Points: 
  • A British man is also said to have contracted alpha-gal syndrome after being bitten by a tick.
  • But in light of these reports, many may be wondering whether ticks and tick-borne diseases are a growing risk in the UK.

Are tick numbers increasing?

    • Tick populations will also vary depending on the local populations of the animals they use as hosts (such as rodents and birds).
    • So given the sporadic data we have on tick density, it’s difficult to estimate how much tick populations have really increased, and whether this is part of a long-term trend.

Why are things changing?

    • This has been particularly noticeable in colder regions, such as in parts of Canada where ticks had not previously been recorded.
    • In the UK, recent milder winters mean ticks are being sighted earlier in the year than normal.
    • A push to build parks and green spaces, particularly in towns and cities, is another factor which can influence tick abundance.

What health risks do ticks carry?

    • The red sheep tick (Haemaphysalis punctata) and the newly established ornate dog tick (Dermacentor reticulatus) are also becoming more common.
    • The incidence of Lyme disease is fairly low in the UK (just under 3% of ticks carry it).
    • But in other parts of Europe, between 9-22% of ticks carry Lyme disease – and this number is rising.
    • Public health officials are particularly concerned about the spread of the lethal viral infection Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
    • Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is transmitted by Hyalomma ticks, which are most common in the Mediterranean basin.

Protecting yourself

    • Avoid tall grasses and areas where ticks thrive (such as moorlands and woodlands), especially during the warmer months.
    • If you become unwell after being bitten by a tick, it’s important to visit a GP as soon as possible.

Celebrate National Dog Day with Pet Essentials for your Four-legged Friends, Courtesy of American Pet Products Association Members

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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"As dog ownership continues to boom nationwide, National Dog Day provides pet owners the perfect excuse to pamper their pets with some of the most innovative products available, including toys, treats, walking accessories and more."

Key Points: 
  • "As dog ownership continues to boom nationwide, National Dog Day provides pet owners the perfect excuse to pamper their pets with some of the most innovative products available, including toys, treats, walking accessories and more."
  • Dental Products – Keep your furry friends' smiles looking their best with the latest dental products.
  • For pet owners needing a lightweight, collapsible dog crate, look to KindTail PAWD® | Modern Collapsible Plastic Dog & Pet Crate or the Richell Foldable Pet Carrier .
  • Home Products –Keep your home looking and smelling its best with innovative products designed especially for pet owners.

Zoetis Welcomes Officials to Open New State-of-the-Art Facility in Lincoln

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Source: Zoetis

Key Points: 
  • Source: Zoetis
    Today, Zoetis, the world leader in Animal Health, marked the official opening of its new monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its site in Lincoln, Neb.
  • Senator Pete Ricketts, Lincoln Mayor Gaylor Baird and key company leaders including Zoetis CEO Kristin Peck, and President of Global Manufacturing and Supply, Nick Ashton.
  • Located on 145 acres in the west side of Lincoln, Neb., the campus spans 1.4 million square feet, housing manufacturing, testing, and facility support buildings.
  • More recent incarnations of these animal health companies, including Zoetis, have continued to play an important economic role in the Lincoln community.

Zyxel Communications Named to Broadband Communities’ Fiber-to-the Home Top 100 List

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Zyxel Communications, an industry-leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet access and connected home products, today announced it has been named to the Broadband Communities Magazine Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) Top 100 list for the eighth year in a row.

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  • Zyxel Communications, an industry-leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet access and connected home products, today announced it has been named to the Broadband Communities Magazine Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) Top 100 list for the eighth year in a row.
  • BCM’s FTTH Top 100 list recognizes organizations that lead the way in advancing fiber-based broadband technology.
  • The list highlights organizations that champion the cause of advancing fiber broadband deployment and continue to spread awareness of fiber-to-the-home benefits.
  • For more information about the Broadband Communities FTTH Top 100 List, visit https://www.bbcmag.com/tools-and-resources/ftth-top-100/2023

First half of 2023: Boehringer Ingelheim sees strong growth and expansion in key therapy areas

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, continues to advance its pipeline in both Human Pharma and Animal Health expanding across its key therapy areas.

Key Points: 
  • Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, continues to advance its pipeline in both Human Pharma and Animal Health expanding across its key therapy areas.
  • Overall, the company has committed to invest 25 billion EUR in Research & Development and an additional 7 billion EUR for new production technologies over the next five years.
  • Jardiance® experienced strong momentum in the first six months of 2023.
  • With the addition to existing indications in type 2 diabetes and heart failure, Jardiance® will potentially be able to help manage cardio-renal-metabolic conditions.

Forget Bugs, Rebel Wilson Crushes Them With Zevo’s Hilarious ‘Bugxiety’ Campaign

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Bugs are no match for Rebel who has partnered with Zevo to spread the word about a new, different way to a bug-free home.

Key Points: 
  • Bugs are no match for Rebel who has partnered with Zevo to spread the word about a new, different way to a bug-free home.
  • In fact, Zevo recently conducted a survey and discovered the following:
    A whopping 71% of the population suffers from bugxiety1!
  • Just watch the Zevo spot and you'll see how annoyed and uneasy I get around those little critters," confessed Rebel Wilson.
  • "That's why we couldn't have asked for a better spokesperson than Rebel Wilson for this campaign.

How to Prevent Unwanted Pests from Invading Your Backyard Barbecues this Summer

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of summer, barbecues and outdoor gatherings are in full swing and unwanted pests are hoping to join in on the fun. An online survey from the National Recreation and Park Association reports having a picnic or barbecue is a favorite summertime outdoor activity in the U.S. To protect families during their summer celebrations, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing tips to prevent encounters with pests like ants, ticks, mosquitoes and stinging insects.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of summer, barbecues and outdoor gatherings are in full swing and unwanted pests are hoping to join in on the fun.
  • NPMA is warning Americans about the threats pests pose and how to prevent them from ruining backyard barbecues.
  • "Summer barbecues are supposed to be all about fun but mosquitoes and ticks are a couple of pests that are more than just a nuisance.
  • You'll want to watch out for stinging insects especially – these pests send more than half a million people to the emergency room each year."