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Today is Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Protect Your Pets from Toxic Toads
For many pets, investigating and chasing little “critters” in the yard is just part of playtime. But it can turn deadly if the object of their curiosity is a Bufo marinus toad. These non-native toads, also known as Giant toads, Marine toads, or Cane toads, have been sickening and killing pets in Florida for years – and they’re here in Highlands County. More...
Mosquito-Borne Viruses are Deadly to Horses
April 16, 2009: Florida Agricultural and Consumer Commissioner Charles Bronson is sending an early warning to horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus now. More...
Have You Seen Dead Birds?
The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Health monitor bird die-offs as a tool to track Avian Influenza and West Nile Virus. If you see a dead bird, don’t touch or handle it, but report it to the FWC by filling out the form found on the following link: http://myfwc.com/bird/.
What's wrong with "Free to Good Home" ads?
They may actually place pets in harm's way and promote irresponsible
pet ownership. Read more...
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