Professional Services and Development

Pigs of the world are facing the biggest animal disease outbreak in history – a food tank — News Directory

A highly contagious virus is spreading across Asia, infecting over a million pigs. The disease is affecting global pig and pigmeat trade and a a threat to global food security. The African Pig Fever (ASF) virus extends between animals through direct contact or tick vectors, and very stable in meat products and the environment. This […]Continue reading “Pigs of the world are facing the biggest animal disease outbreak in history – a food tank — News Directory”

Facility dog program ‘Canines for Coping’ launches at Huntsville Hospital — WHNT.com

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Getting well is about to be a little less ‘ruff’. The Women & Children Center at Huntsville Hospital just launched a facility dog program called ‘Canines for Coping’. The new program features Asteroid, a professionally trained facility dog, to serve pediatric and adult patients. Asteroid is described as lovable golden retriever that… viaContinue reading “Facility dog program ‘Canines for Coping’ launches at Huntsville Hospital — WHNT.com”

Noblesville and INDOT partner for infrastructure improvements — FOX59

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The city of Noblesville announced plans for an infrastructure partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on Tuesday. The plans call for the construction of five new roundabout intersections and the completion of additional improvements totaling $16 million. The two-phase construction is scheduled to begin in 2021 and 2023 including the… viaContinue reading “Noblesville and INDOT partner for infrastructure improvements — FOX59”

It’s a boy! Shedd welcomes new beluga calf — WGN-TV

CHICAGO — It’s a boy! The Shedd Aquarium introduced its new baby beluga Tuesday. The beluga calf was born on July 3. Animal care staff members estimate the calf to be approximately 5-feet long and weigh about 150 pounds. The baby beluga is the fourth successful calf for his mother, 38-year-old beluga whale “Mauyak.” Less… viaContinue reading “It’s a boy! Shedd welcomes new beluga calf — WGN-TV”