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Greetings!,
Here at ACC&D headquarters, we're already seeing signs of spring. This winter has been a rough one for many of us; bad news has been in abundance. But spring feels like a time of opportunity, of great things just around the corner. Crocuses are erupting from the earth. Buds are swelling on the trees. Each day has a bit more sun than the day before. And at ACC&D, we're feeling a sense of hope, anticipation, and gratitude.
I hope you'll take a moment to read the exciting updates below about veterinary connections, our work on a field project using an injectable sterilant in a remote Guatemala community, and our new Product Profiles and Position Pieces on Megestrol Acetate and FeralStat™, below.
 From all of us at ACC&D, here's to a season of opportunity, progress, and, last but not least, economic recovery.
Sincerely,
Joyce Briggs, President |
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Street Dogs
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The situation, and how non-surgical sterilants are helping
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 "Of the estimated
500 million dogs in the world, approximately 75% are unowned or loosely owned"
In many developing countries,
the situation for these free-roaming dogs constitutes a crisis for the welfare
of the animals and the health of the community. Read more in this article from our
Organizational Partner the World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA).
We were delighted to
support the Veterinarians without Borders-Canada campaign using the injectable
sterilant, EsterilSol™, to sterilize male dogs in remote Todos Santos,
Guatemala. Pre- and post-campaign surveys and follow-up will provide important
new learning about EsterilSol use. We thank the Parsemus Foundation and Pegasus Foundation for underwriting our sponsorship of this project. Stay tuned for a report on the
campaign next month!
Photo ©WSPA/Luis Carlos Sarmiento
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Veterinary Connections
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Key roles for veterinarians
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Veterinarians are key influencers in animal health, and they'll play a  key role in how non-surgical sterilants are accepted and used once
they are available. ACC&D is proud to work with veterinarians in a variety
of ways:
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| Other News
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New position papers and FAQ available, Dr. Gary Michelson recognized
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ACC&D PPPP's-Megestrol Acetate and FeralStat™
Our first Product Profile and Position Papers (PPPP's) are now
available on the Resources page of our website. Or click on these direct links to view the pdfs:
We've also updated our EsterilSol™/Neutersol® FAQ.
He's #1 on our list!
Dr. Gary Michelson, the man behind the $75 Michelson Prize
and Grants in Reproductive Biology, was named as one of ZooToo's Top Ten 'Not So Ordinary" Pet People.
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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D)
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