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Personal eating habits, such as carbonated beverages, snacks, and quick foods are among the reasons oral dental health check - ups are important to us. When it comes to our pets, an inability to brush and poor alignment are more appropriate reasons to provide our pet’s good dental care this year. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Veterinary medical Association, now is the perfect time to check out those chompers! Just like humans, good oral health yields better overall health. Keeping bacteria from overgrowing in your pet’s mouth will maintain a healthier pet in all aspects of their life. Finding ways to sustain this will not only help your pet stay healthier, but can reduce the frequency and severity of dental visits when they are needed. To maintain good oral health, brush your pet’s teeth every day. This can be challenging as pets resist this at first. When you do start brushing your pet’s teeth, go slowly. There are many choices in pet oral care. I recommend the Virbac C.E.T. ® family of oral health care pet products to my own clients. Virbac’s C.E.T ® Tartar Control Toothpaste and C.E.T. ® Aquadent work great and can greatly reduce dental disease in your pet. Never use human toothpaste on your pet. Human toothpaste contains fluoride which is toxic to pets. Pet toothpastes are flavored to be appealing to the pet. There are extra long toothbrushes to help you get all the way to a dog’s back teeth as well as “finger toothbrushes” that are designed to fit over your finger, turning your finger into the tooth brush. If brushing your dog’s teeth is too much to handle, there are several other options including dental chews and rinses. Dental chews are scientifically made to provide both enzymatic breakdown

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DISINFECTANTS When talking about disinfectants, it is important to know the differences. For years we have heard that the cheapest, most effective disinfectant is bleach. The problem with bleach is there is little margin for error, and it can be a health hazard to puppies and kittens if not handled properly. Bleach is a fantastic surface disinfectant when used

properly. That being said, surface disinfecting will not penetrate organic matter. Virkon is a great example of a disinfectant that will not only disinfect the surface, but will also penetrate into any missed organic matter. This is especially important when illness is going through your facility.

WELLNESS Diets are often missing important nutritional fundamentals due to the oxidation loss it can experience as it sits on the shelf. One diet may be low in Vitamin B, whereas another diet is lacking Vitamin D. Too many choices and formulation differences can present a daunting decision to you as a facility manager. In 2014, we saw many managers turning to the multivitamin/mineral supplement, Doc Roy’s® Daily Care. These flavored tablets cost pennies a day, are made in the United States and will assist in filling any nutritional gaps. We now have a flavored granule available for mixing with the food you are already feeding. This is a great, minimal cost and minimal labor option to implement for overall wellness. MANAGEMENT In 2014, there seemed to be more cases of diarrhea with unknown causes. Those who have had this issue are quite frustrated because they ruled out all common causes and are left with no answers. There are many theories about where this is coming from, but as experts try to discover the cause, you still have to manage the issue when it comes up. A management product like DiaGel will stop diarrhea for a time so you can catch up on cleanup and maintenance, but it will generally not fix the problem long-term. A practice that is showing great success is a probiotic regimen. Probiotics have been shown to keep stools regular and minimize the flare-ups associated with stress. Use Doc Roy’s GI Synbiotics as it not only has the probiotics, but also includes prebiotics, which feed the good bacteria in the gut. Some have used 10 days prior to whelping in mom and then 7 days after whelping in puppies with great success.

DEWORMING Perhaps the most misunderstood part of kennel management is strategic deworming. Many of these worms have been around since the dinosaurs, so we are not going to kill them all off by giving a deworming product. The goal is to manage the worms and keep them at a low enough level that we do not see issues. Safeguard is currently the dewormer of choice as it is very broad spectrum and very safe. One of the best practices is to deworm mom with Safeguard 2 weeks prior to giving birth. This will lower the risk of worms being transferred to the offspring. When mom doesn’t give worms to puppies and kittens, you don’t have to fight to get them out. By strategically deworming you can minimize the risk of having issues from the beginning. VACCINE Vaccinating is essential for any facility to protect against deadly and highly communicable diseases. The vaccine brand you choose is not as essential as the strategy you use to administer the vaccination. Use the protocol you feel most comfortable with. If you would like some guidance, give Revival® Animal Health a call at 800-786-4751. We can walk you through a simple vaccination protocol that best fits your situation. We look forward to working with you in 2015, and helping you towards continued success!

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Keeping It Spic’n SpanGood sanitation is critical to canine health By Patricia Trotter

The word kennel is believed to have originated in France to describe a pack of hounds and their housing. Today, it describes the most important environment in any breeder’s home.

Once primitive man hooked up with dogs in a permanent ongoing relationship, the two learned to live together. Over the centuries, man began to construct special quarters for his animals, and often the kennels refl ected the status of the masters.

Today, most small breeding programs are not kennels in the usual sense of the word, as they often lack rows and rows of runs and a separate kennel building. Dogs are sometimes housed in smaller quarters and moved in and out on a rotating basis to make the best use of the exercise areas. No matter the size of the facility, sanitation is of vital importance.

Sanitation, of course, means keeping poop picked up on a frequent basis and sanitizing the areas accordingly. But this is not just necessary for the aesthetic and cleanliness factor— it is essential for maintaining the good health of your animals. It is far better to prevent parasite infestation and re-infestation by keeping all dog areas feces-free than it is to deal with problems caused by exposure to various destructive organisms. When you consider that millions of germs can be passed in a single bowel movement, the importance of absolute cleanliness becomes obvious. Some of these organisms can live for months outside the body, so even a miniscule amount of feces missed in a cleanup is dangerous.

Probably the three most invasive non-worm parasites for dogs are coccidia, spirochetes, and giardia. Dogs can harbor these creatures in their digestive tracts and develop some immunity to them, giving little indication they are in fact diseased. However, once the dog is stressed out by travel or other physically demanding experiences, diarrhea can be the result.

Know your worms. From left to right: Roundworm The most common intestinal worm in dogs. Tapeworm Only with heavy infestations do dogs drop weight and eat more. Hookworm Rare, but can be deadly.


The Nasties

Coccidia are especially dangerous to puppies who pick it up from their dam or littermates. It can be fatal if left untreated and, at best, it severely compromises the health of puppies. Taking a stool specimen to the veterinarian should be routine anytime puppies have problems so that proper medication can be administered.

Spirochetes can be found in both the intestinal tract and the blood. They are responsible for such dreaded diseases as syphilis and Lyme disease, as well as disruption to the gut.

Giardia are among the most wide- spread of all protozoa and are found throughout the United States. Unseen by the human eye, these little devil germs are everywhere. They are found in soil, food, and water, and live in the intestines of humans as well as dogs.

A person can become infected by swallowing swimming-pool water, lake water, and river water—or even by touching bathroom surfaces and not properly washing hands. Needless to say, it’s a lot easier for dogs to come in contact with giardia than it is for people.

Worms can also be reduced by proper sanitation. Almost all dogs will be exposed to worms at some point in their life. Roundworms are often present in puppies at birth due to their mothers being infected during embryonic development. Newborns can get worms from nursing an infected dam. Eggs from the soil can be ingested, and a dog killing an infected mouse or other rodent carrying worms can also cause infection.

Sanitation and pest control go together in the proper animal husbandry all good breeders should practice. Keeping your dogs rid of fl eas helps avoid the tapeworm problem. Tapeworms attach themselves to the interior of the dog and can be quite debilitating. Sometimes pieces of the tapeworm (which can be up to six inches in length) will break off and pass out in feces. The segment resembles a grain of rice.

Hookworms are a serious threat to both puppies and dogs, as they suck the blood out of their internal environment within the host. Blood loss, diarrhea, weight loss, and even death can result if left untreated. Again, keeping the dogs’ environment clean and sanitary is the best prevention. The whipworm is another bloodsucker and lives in the large intestine. These four worms are the most common digestive-tract worm infestations known to dogs, and a large part of controlling them is sanitation.

Sanitation and PregnancyOne more area (that perhaps merits a future column) is the role inadequate sanitation can play in problem pregnancies, pyometra, and general compromised health. Prevention of all disorders is a far better option than treatment—and prevention can only be obtained through proper sanitation and disinfecting. When the parvovirus reared its ugly head in the late 1970s, veterinarians advised using bleach to kill the bug. Bleach is still used as a good disinfectant, but care must be taken to hose thoroughly before returning the dogs to the disinfected area.

There are many products out there that you can research to fi nd what best meets your needs. Rotating them from time to time is a good way to see what works. I’ve found that concrete is the easiest surface to disinfect, and grass or dirt yards are the most diffi cult.

Raising dogs is hard work, and it is never-ending. But the harder you work at sanitation, the better your chances for having healthier, fi tter animals.

It is not the most luxurious kennel with the widest assortment of equipment, most dogs, or most elaborate window dressing that makes the quality kennel.

It is the quality of the dogs and their keeping in a safe, sanitary, and clean facility. Sanitation is one area in which there can be no shortcuts!

Patricia Trotter was the 2003 AKC Hound Group Breeder of the Year and is approved to judge more than 80 breeds. “Originally appeared in the April 2010 AKC GAZETTE and reprinted by permission.”


WHY DOES MY DOG CURL UP IN A BALL WHEN HE SLEEPS?

It might seem like your dog would be more comfortable sprawled out on the couch than curled up in a little ball in the corner—and he probably would be! But some dogs sleep curled up nonetheless. Why? Blame evolution! Dogs in the wild will dig a nest to sleep in, and curl up in it—especially if it’s chilly. This will help keep them warm and also keep their most vital organs tucked away from predators. So there are two good reasons why dogs developed this behavior. If your dog stretches out when he sleeps, he’s either really hot or he feels safe and secure. You might want to get your dog a small, round dog bed that he fi ts in, which will make him feel cozier. Or you could give him a blanket and let him “dig” his own little nest.

Healthy Fruits and Veggies for Dogs

Broccoli makes a great snack for pups. Just remember to serve human food sparingly — even the best fruits and vegetables, if eaten by your pet in huge amounts, can cause stomach problems.

Some canines love Sweet Potatoes. Be sure to serve them to your dog in small bites and make sure that they’re cooked, never raw.

Zucchini and other Squash are healthy treats for your canine. Before you change anything about your dog’s diet, though, consult with your veterinarian, because some foods may be incompatible with certain medical conditions or prescribed diets

If you want to give your canine a few Banana slices but don’t want to deal with a squishy mess on your fl oor, here’s an easy solution: Freeze the banana slices before you offer them to your dog.

Giving your dog Peas instead of cookies can make you feel better about his caloric intake. But keep in mind that treats, even healthy vegetables, should be less than 10 percent of your pet’s diet.

Many dogs love juicy Apples. Just be sure your dog doesn’t get hold of seeds or the core, which can be harmful to him.

Good news for all you Green Bean fans out there: It’s safe to share them with your dog!.

Plenty of dogs enjoy Carrots, but if yours is hesitant about eating raw vegetables for the fi rst time, you can steam or boil the vegetables for an easier transition.

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January 7th marked the beginning of yet another legislative session as MoFed marks 25 years of working to protect animal owners and enthusiasts against the radical animal rights movement.

“Great strides have been made since our humble beginnings when no one believed us about the coming threats to animal ownership and enjoyment,” comments MoFed President and co-founder Karen Strange. “When Anne Edwards and I worked against the Missouri Animal Care Facilities Act in 1989-1990, there was little awareness of how devastating animal rights issues could be to animal production, medical research, hunting, and agriculture on the whole. With the marriage of the animal rights and environmental movements, simply producing food and having pets came under massive threats and still do. However, I never thought I would see the day when so many organizations and individuals would unite to fi ght back against the strangehold of such groups as HSUS and their ilk.”

Although great strides have been made, we cannot rest. We must continue our vigilance to protect our interests against those who wish to eliminate animals from our lives. As the legislative session begins, MoFed lobbyists will be at the capitol monitoring proposed bills, testifying at hearings, killing negative legislation, and amending good bills to ensure protection for our interests. It is imperative that we be there daily to catch anything negative that may arise and to answer requests from legislators on a moment’s notice. Oftentimes we are contacted to be in a Senator or Representative’s offi ce within minutes to provide input or advice on our issues. We enter the capitol when the doors open at 7:00 a.m. and do not leave until committee hearings and meetings close, often late into the afternoon or evening.

Since MoFed is a volunteer organization, none of our lobbyists are paid for their work. However, the expenses from motel rooms and fuel to go to the capitol mount during the four-month legislative session. We carpool, share a room to cut expenses to the lowest amount possible, and eat sandwiches in our room as often as possible, but we need your help to continue our work. Please join as a member and we greatly appreciate any additional donation you may make to help with expenses. We certainly understand the economic situation many small businesses and families face and take that into consideration when stretching our MoFed budget to the absolute maximum. MoFed was one of the fi rst organizations of its kind in the United States and continues that important work today.

Thank you for your continued support as we move forward in the 2015 legislative session.

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Chapter 8 His dreams returned to that Oklahoma farm he had left and he knew his parents were worried about him and his brother Billie. Billie had completed basic training and was sent to South Korea, so as long as he stayed there he was fairly safe. But he had written home stating that he was thinking about asking for a transfer into South Vietnam. He was bored and looking for action. His mother wrote him a long letter pleading with him to stay put. If he needed to ask for a transfer, please wait until after the Vietnam confl ict. She related to him how worried she was about Jackie. It was clear that combat dogs and their handlers were needed in the combat zones. Jackie would be sent to Vietnam and she could only stand to worry and pray for God to protect one son at a time. She asked Jackie to also write to him and tell him to stay put. “Billie, my brother, stay put. I will write to you regularly when I get to Vietnam. I will give you a blow by blow description of ever-day life in the combat zone. The things we are training for and teaching our dogs is convincing me that I have gotten Zero and myself into an extremely dangerous situation. We are about half way through the school and already Zero is an effi cient killing machine. I hope that he will be able to be restored to civilian life when this is over. For that matter, I am hoping that same idea for myself. If I survive this war, I will probably want to train dogs professionally. That may necessitate a move to Tulsa or Oklahoma City. If this is the case, dad will need you on the farm so take care of yourself. Don’t do anything foolish. I love you brother, Jackie.” While the boys were away, mom and dad soon realized that they could not keep up with the farm at its current size. Dad sold the milking herd but kept the hogs and mom added more dogs to the kennel. Lucy had married and moved to Grove to help her new husband with his fi shing and bait store on the shores of Grand Lake. Dad rented his services and farm machinery out to neighbors and helped in the kennel. The money was enough for them to live comfortably and whenever the hogs produced a truck load of feeder pigs they would do a night in Tulsa. A fancy dinner, a movie, and a night at the Holiday Inn was a wild night for the old folks.

Mom was the secretary of the northeast chapter of the local dog club and she never missed a meeting, so it was another night out for dinner and then the meeting. There was always a speaker offering some advice on how to produce a better pup. The speaker was usually a veterinarian or a dog food representative. Sometimes the speaker was a politician telling them about a new state or federal law that they were going to have to learn to live with. When the new law came into being from the USDA, it was not too diffi cult to adjust to the demands, but Mom noticed that the inspectors were more and more demanding. Several breeders just sold their dogs and retired, rather than put up with unreasonable expectations.

Chapter 9 For the next phase of the war dog training school, Zero had to learn silent commands from Jackie in order to carry out the duties that were expected of him. Hand and eye signals were developed for every possible move that a dog could make. Of course, ‘Attack’ was the number one duty that must be mastered and he must learn to recognize the signal whether it was given by voice, hand signal or a roll of the eyes. Zero was consistently drawing perfect scores in any duties that required intelligence instead of athletic ability and he was keeping himself in the top twenty percent of his class. He was very good at disarming an enemy and holding him down until help arrived. He quickly learned all the extreme pain points on the human body and that is where he sank his teeth in order to hold that body at the spot where he dropped him. After what seemed like an eternity, graduation day arrived. Jackie and Zero proudly walked across the stage to receive their diplomas with mom and dad and sister sitting in the crowd, cheering him on. Jackie got a two week furlough before his assignment into Vietnam. He brought Zero home with him. When he and the dog dressed in their uniforms to walk down the streets of their home town, they received an ovation that would make John Wayne proud. Zero became the talk of the town. The local newspaper ran a feature article on him labeled, “PUPPY MILL DOG MAKES GOOD”. The story told about the little dog making good in a big dogs world. It told how Zero’s littermates were sold to a broker for delivery to a retail pet shop on the east coast. The puppies were sold to the broker for fi fty dollars apiece and then the pet store sold them to the retail public for $300 dollars apiece. It also told about the price from the special kennels who supply police and war dog puppies for $1500 to $2000 thousand dollars apiece. Then it told how Zero was on loan from his

Zero, the War Dog...continued....

By Jim Hughes


kennel and therefore had not cost the taxpayer anything. The AP picked up the story and ran it nationally. Zero had brought a limited amount of fame to the commercial dog industry also as the AP told about mom and her kennel dogs contributing a large amount of help to the family budget. It was explained to the unknowing public how government interference into farming had dried up the butter and egg money that farm families had depended on in the past. It was now a requirement to hold a USDA license to sell their butter and eggs and chickens, rabbits and milk to small mom and pop grocery stores or to the general public. All produce needed to pass inspection and be stamped with an appropriate label. At this time before 1973 a license was not needed to produce and sell puppies. So Mrs. Farm Wife had found a new source of income. Jackie and his dog were assigned to a combat unit that was scheduled to depart for Vietnam within the week. Upon arrival, he reported to the company commander and the fi rst sergeant. They were not sure what to do with him. They had not had a war dog in their company before. Jackie assured them that after a few weeks in combat they would never wish to be without one. Zero became an instant hit with the soldiers long before he had an opportunity to perform his duties. The company went into the fi eld with full attack gear and secured several locations that were assigned to them. They met no resistance as Zero went in ahead of them to check out the locations they were to secure. But the time was at hand when their luck would run out. Chapter 10 On this mission Zero did as he always did. He went into the area, sniffed around and then receded from the location. He knew the woods surrounding him was teeming with Viet Cong. He simply returned to Jackie and raised his hackles and turned to face the jungle. Jackie informed the captain that a large enemy force lay directly ahead of them. It was the captain’s job to plan accordingly. The captain sent mortar rounds into the dense jungle to fl ush out the enemy, but nobody had any idea how many there were. The Cong fi ghters had three option;, charge, retreat, or be blown to bits. They chose to fi ght and they came screaming into the clearing with weapons fi ring at full force. Within a few minutes, the Americans realized that they were vastly outnumbered and the order was given to withdraw. The retreat turned into chaos as the Americans were overrun by sheer numbers. The radio man called for artillery fi re to cover their withdrawal but they had to have some space between them and the enemy. It was decided that if artillery could cut a gap in the advancing troops the American rifl emen could handle the enemy soldiers

directly in front of them. The rear advance was being cut to ribbons by the artillery and the forward segment was being systematically decimated by American sharpshooters. The tactics were successful and Jackie had survived his fi rst taste of real combat. The offi cers in charge of the battalion realized that Zero had saved the Americans from a complete slaughter and had saved many lives. They wanted more war dogs assigned to their units. As the word spread, Jackie and Zero were asked to visit other units in the area to talk about Zero’s training and performance in this battle. All of those who heard him were duly impressed and the demand for war dogs vastly exceeded the supply. Because of Jackie’s unique position within the commercial kennel fi eld, he received a promotion to sergeant and was assigned to help determine which breeds would make good candidates for the combat training that the war dog program required. He was shipped back home to see about procuring the breeds that were selected. He visited kennels all over the Midwest to see if the people would donate dogs for training and be willing to take them back if they failed the training course. He was less than successful as it became obvious that many breeds did not have the genetic makeup for the combat training required. Also much depended on the dog’s basic personality. Some breeds were basically shy or timid and could not be trained to perform the duties required. Many of the owners did not want their animals to be subjected to the horrors of war. Dogs could not be drafted. The special kennels that produce police and war dogs price them out of reach of this infant endeavor to equip our soldiers with another form of protection. The only success he was having was within the commercial dog breeders, the so called “puppy mills” of the Midwest. These breeders believed a dog was a dog and if one of their dogs could help bring a soldier home alive, they supported this program enthusiastically. To be continued..........


Dear Supporter,

2014 was another big year for Missouri Farmers Care as years of work and preparation paid off with a victory on Amendment #1, the Missouri Farming Rights Amendment. Missouri Farmers Care also continued and expanded its nonprofi t activities with Ag Education on the Move and our State Fair food drive reaching new heights.

Pictured Left: FFA students at an Ag Education on the Move class with third grade students.

Ag Education on the Move is Missouri Farmer‛s Care in-classroom agriculture education program for third grade students across the state. Led by Luella Fischer, the program trains intern-educators, who are often ag education students at Missouri universities, to teach third graders across the state about how their food is raised. Ag Education on the move has been such a success that that the demand for the program is already outpacing our ability to supply intern-educators. Missouri Farmers Care began Ag Education on the Move in 2013, expanded it in 2014, and we are looking

forward to further expanding the program in 2015. With expansion of the program and new partnerships with leading Missouri universities, we hope to reach suburban and urban students, teachers, and parents and educate them about how the food they enjoy is raised and cared for by committed farmers from every corner of Missouri.

Missouri Farmers Care also continued our long-standing involvement with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Missouri State Fair in 2014. These programs help us reach hundreds of thousands of Missourians with a message that they do not get to hear enough: your food is raised by farmers that care about their land and their animals. Our Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive day at the State Fair also gives us the opportunity to give back to the community and help feed food-insecure Missourians through a unique partnership with Canstruction ® Mid-Missouri, Ford, and Bing‛s grocery store of Sedalia. In 2013 we built a super-sized version of the FFA logo out of cans donated by Bing‛s and in 2014 we continued our focus on youth in agriculture by partnering with Missouri 4-H and building an even larger structure.

On the policy side of Missouri Farmers Care, 2014 was our biggest year yet. With passage of HJR 7&11 through the 2013 general assembly, the stage was set for voters to approve Amendment #1, the Missouri Farming Rights Amendment. While we knew that animal-rights groups like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) would oppose this amendment because of their longstanding opposition to agriculture, we saw up close how far these groups are willing to go to stop farming rights. After a hard-fought year-long campaign, Amendment #1 passed in August. HSUS-backed groups in Missouri challenged the election in a recount that they knew would be fruitless and cost the state money. Missouri agriculture once again circled the wagons and fi elded election observers and volunteers in every local election authority in the state and ensured a fair and accurate recount that reaffi rmed the will of the voters and settled Amendment #1 as part of the state‛s highest law. While HSUS‛ Missouri operatives have fi led a lawsuit in a vain attempt to overturn the law, we are once again confi dent that the voters‛ will will stand.

Missouri Farmers Care has accomplished a great deal in recent years while doubling membership and expanding nonprofi t programs. Watch this space for future updates and connect with us online at www.MOFarmersCare.com, @MOFarmersCare on Twitter, and at our Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/MOFarmersCare.

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The new USDA rule published recently in the Federal Register represents a giant step forward in protecting American citizens, pets and other animals from diseases and parasites introduced by foreign dogs. The new rule ensures that dogs introduced into the US for resale are vaccinated and in good health, and requires them to be over six months of age. The rule does not apply to puppies that are imported for research, veterinary medical treatment, or for an importer’s personal retention.

On its face this rule may not seem signifi cant or even relevant to many US dog owners, but it is vitally important. It provides crucial safeguards against the introduction of dogs carrying infectious and zoonotic diseases and parasites, which hurt consumers who buy or adopt them and can spread to other animals and people.

Globalization is a fact of modern life and in the international pet marketplace the USA has become a leading destination for the distribution of dogs from foreign countries and offshore territories The World Health Organization estimates the size of the global stray dog population at 200 million. New US rescues spring up continually to save them and bring them to the US. There are now rescue groups dedicated to reuniting service men to dogs they bonded with in war zones (often where rabies is endemic), importing Afghani strays to cure PTSD, bringing street dogs from Sochi to the US, and even groups rounding up Puerto Rican street dogs for US Adoptathons where cash prizes are awarded to the groups that gather up the most dogs.

Until the fi nalization of these regulations and recent clarifi cations on other shipping requirements, pet importation was handled under laws passed in the 1950’s that were focused on pets traveling with their owners. Lawmakers did not anticipate the globalization of the pet industry and could not have imagined the mass movement of dogs into the US for adoption and sale in the underground pet industry.

Without these new regulations, the US would become the dumping ground for the world’s stray dogs. In 2006, the CDC estimated that 297,000 were imported into the US, about 199,000 of them smuggled across the Mexican border. Until the fi nalization of this regulation, and the tightening of confi nement agreements there was little in place to stop dogs from entering.

In 2007 the CDC declared that canine strain rabies had been eradicated in the US but following that announcement, the agency reported on three cases of canine strain rabies in dogs adopted from locales where dog-to-dog rabies is still endemic. Of the 55,000 annual deaths from rabies worldwide, about 98% are the result of dog bites and canine strain rabies.

NAIA is gratifi ed that these regulations have been fi nalized. This landmark regulatory change took more than a decade of hard work to accomplish, from identifying and researching the issue, to educating and alerting lawmakers, agency offi cials and the public about the nature and scope of the problem, to adding the appropriate language to the 2008 Farm Bill, resulting in the publication of these regulations. This issue has been NAIA’s continuous focus for more than 13 years. Of all the challenges NAIA has tackled, we regard this as our most important achievement. We wish to thank the American Kennel Club for their contribution to this success. Without their partnership in 2008 working on the Farm Bill, this result might not have occurred.

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Pedro the Fisherman

(A cute story told by someone who had cruised the Mediterranean)

The setting of the story is a little cove on the east side of the Spanish island of Mallorca. It was there that an Englishman, a professional diver, lived on his yacht with his dog, a Springer Spaniel. He had tied his yacht to a pier where diving conditions were ideal. Each time the Englishman made a dive, the dog sat anxiously on the pier awaiting his return. One day the dog became so concerned when the Englishman disappeared into the water that he dove in after him.

Underwater, the dog saw a school of fish swim past. He grabbed a fish and carried it back to the pier. The Englishman, surprised and pleased, praised him. After that, the dog followed the man on his dives. In the course of the shared diving, the dog developed excellent fishing skills, to the man’s considerable amusement. The Englishman told the island’s residents of his dog’s accomplishments, and they came to the pier to watch. Delighted, they began calling the dog Pedro, after Peter, the fisherman.

One day, the Englishman became ill and shortly thereafter, he died. Townspeople tried to adopt Pedro, but the dog would never leave the beach for fear he would miss his master’s return. He waited on the beach through the hot sun and driving rain. People tried to feed him, but eventually they gave up. He wouldn’t accept food from anyone other than his master. Finally, to feed himself, Pedro went back to fishing.

It happened that on this same island there were a number of stray cats. Ravenous, they would gather to watch Pedro dive into the schools of fish, select the fish he wanted and bring it back to eat on the shore. Then the cats would fight over what the dog had left uneaten. The dog must have observed this, for one morning when he had eaten his fill, he dove into the water again and came back up with a large fish, which he placed on the sand before the group of cats. Then he backed off and watched. One black cat, with greater courage that the others, approached the fish, grabbed it and ran. After that, in addition to keeping vigil for his master, the dog also seemed to consider it his duty to feed those less fortunate. For every morning thereafter, Pedro the fisherman shared his catch with the hungry cats of Mallorca.

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It’s War! Dogs Flea control require persistent, prolonged attack

Flea (fle), noun. 1. small, wingless blood-sucking insects, parasitic upon mammals and birds and noted for their ability to leap, 2. either of two common fleas, the very small, black C. felis (cat flea) or the similar, but larger C. canis (dog flea), both of which infest cats, dogs, and occasionally humans……Technically, that is a flea, but for infected dogs and their concerned owners the only thing that really matters is all the biting and itching. Despite its name, dogs most often play host to the cat flea, just like their feline friends do. As spring returns, fleas will once again raise their flattened heads and take off hopping. Getting rid of this annoying parasite can be done, but it requires a persistent, prolonged attack on three fronts-the animal, the home and the outside area-to win the war!

Understanding a Flea’s Life Cycle- Four stages of development complete the life cycle of a flea-egg,

larvae or caterpillar, pupa or cocoon, and adult. In order to get a handle on this flea-ridding task, pet owners must disrupt this chain of events. Though fleas can live up to a year and a half (or longer) with a proper food supply and optimum conditions like temperature and perfect humidity, most live only for an average of two to three months. However, in that time period, they make it their life’s work to produce a continuing army of pests. It is this continual production of flea reinforcements, which make the task of flea ridding so daunting.

Health Risks and Complications Thanks to Fleas-Dogs display one obvious sign fleas may be present-they scratch and bite their skin. A lot. A conscientious pet owner may also find droppings or flea dirt in a pet’s coat. Allergic dermatitis poses a serious health risk for pets with severe sensitivity to flea saliva. Cat fleas also serve as the incubators of dog tapeworms, another serious health problem.

Getting Rid of Fleas-Persistent, Prolonged War-Fleas prove a vicious enemy, but pet owners can win the fight if they map out a game plan and attack the problems on several fronts. First, and foremost, is providing some relief for afflicted dogs and cats. Shampoos, like Vet Kem, Mycodex, and Virbac help remove adult fleas and the itching/biting associated with it. Flea dips can also be used for severe flea infestations on an animal, but make sure to follow the product directions exactly. Some pet owners will also utilize traditional flea/insecticide collars and dusts. Working with a vet will help ensure the best treatment course for your dog. With a lower toxicity level, prescription spot-on products and their active ingredients, applied topically between an animal’s shoulder blades, have proven effective in adult flea control.

Several flea control products provide internal medications in pill or chewable food form; well-suited for dogs that swim or bath regularly. Inside and outside sprays also help break the flea cycle. A great, readily easy tool comes from vacuuming often and using a prescribed flea dust or spray in combination with this. Products with insect growth regulators (IGRs) such as methoprene and pyriproxyfen provide

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****When it comes to wiping out fleas from your pet’s environment, it is a war. Nonetheless, it can be won with an active battle strategy and a regular plan of attack. Don’t let fleas invade your domain and your pet’s environment without putting up a fight. Peace can be achieved on the home front for both your pet and you.

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MORE IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDING FROM HSUS...

The idea that just one percent of the Humane Society of the United’s (HSUS) budget actually goes to local pet shelters paints a pretty grim picture for its donors. (Many of whom, incidentally, are only donating because they think they are giving to local shelters bearing a similar name). But it gets worse.

New fi nancial documents provide the details of statewide solicitation campaigns issued by HSUS. According to a report published by the Attorney General of Massachusetts, HSUS raised more than $2 million from donors, but only $44,779 actually went to HSUS—just 2 percent of the campaign’s revenue. (And less than 8 percent of HSUS’s $5.7 million racketeering settlement.)

And in what surely must qualify as one of the worst fundraising campaigns in history, HSUS raised $95 via one campaign but paid its fundraiser $85,355—a return of negative 9,847%.

HSUS didn’t do any better in its campaign in North Carolina. HSUS and its lobbying arm raised more than $63,000 in North Carolina between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, yet pocketed a mere 2.6 percent of donations. This meager return is far lower than the national average, where roughly 37 percent of solicited donations are returned to the charitable organization.

There’s a particularly insulting trick that’s going on here. HSUS declares on its federal tax return that its work with one particular fundraiser is a “multi-year” campaign to build a donor base. Well, when is that campaign going to end? It’s been going on for years—and no end to the waste is in sight. A “multi-year” fundraising campaign just a convenient excuse.

It’s no wonder the independent watchdog CharityWatch gives HSUS a “C-Minus” grade. A group that spends pennies to the dollar on the dogs and cats it uses to solicit donations—and millions to fund offshore accounts and pay racketeering fi nes—defi nitely gets an “F” in our book. www.humanewatch.org


There was a time.... – and it wasn’t that long ago – when humane societies and rescue groups were held in high regard. Animal welfare advocates and the public recognized their work as necessary and valuable, generally accepted their practices as appropriate and forgave their shortcomings because they were “doing God’s work.”

But that era may be drawing to a close, as a new ideology and the end of dog overpopulation in many parts of the country lead some not-for-profi t humane organizations to abandon their missions and replace long-standing codes-of-conduct with irresponsible practices like:

placing dangerous dogs with the public;

placing pets without screening adopters;

placing sick dogs; and

participating in unregulated dog traffi cking, the practice of moving literally thousands of dogs from high supply areas to areas that have solved or nearly solved their surplus dog problems.

Several trends have coalesced to cause this perversion of traditional rescue and sheltering, especially:

nearly universal pet sterilization and the associated decline in available puppies;

social pressure to adopt a shelter pet rather than buy a puppy from a breeder; and

defamation campaigns waged against breeders and pet stores.

This monumental – but largely unrecognized – ideological shift allows irresponsible groups to hide behind their charity image and operate as unregulated wholesale and retail pet marketers who exploit public concern for animal welfare while endangering public health and safety.

Saving Lives or Endangering?

For some shelters, saving a dog’s life has become a bigger priority than protecting the public from sick and dangerous dogs. Whether they misapply the no-kill shelter philosophy, try to achieve ever higher live-release rates, or are simply ignorant about dog behavior, a growing number of these shelters place dangerous dogs with adopters.

In previous decades, shelter workers designated dogs with serious bite histories as too dangerous for public placement and scheduled them for euthanasia. Today, that decision is by no means certain.

In previous decades, shelter workers designated dogs with serious bite histories as too dangerous for public placement and scheduled them for euthanasia. Today, that decision is by no means certain.

A recent case in Stamford, Connecticut, a city that just fi red their shelter director for placing known biters, highlights the risk. According to Connecticut News 12 reports, “Dogs described as ‘harmless’ in advertisements were often returned for biting people. Hollywood [the shelter director] then allegedly falsifi ed documents, allowing dogs with a history of biting to be readopted. The dogs then bit their new owners.”

Unfortunately, the Stamford case is just the latest in a growing number of eerily similar situations where poor judgment and a lack of reasonable policies came together to injure or kill a member of the public. In 2003 in Newark, New Jersey, the Associated Humane Societies placed a dog that attacked and killed his new owner just 10 days after she adopted him. Investigations found that the dog had viciously attacked his previous owner and was surrendered to the shelter for euthanasia by the victim’s son. The son explained the dog’s serious bite history, signed the forms and paid the euthanasia fee to the shelter. Subsequently, the shelter discarded its pledge to euthanize the dog and placed him with an elderly woman instead. Perhaps they decided that the previous owner had misjudged the dog or that the vicious attack described by the victim’s son would not be predictive of the dog’s future behavior. Actually, however, past behavior remains the single best predictor of future behavior.

Merritt Clifton, the editor of Animals 24-7 has monitored and logged severe and fatal dog attacks since 1982. His records shine a bright light on this disturbing trend. He reports that between 1982 and 2002 there were only four severe attacks by shelter dogs and only two that were fatal. By 2010 he reports that fatal or disfi guring attacks had soared to 18, by 2013 they shot up to 27 and in just the fi rst half of 2014 they already total 34. His records show that “thirty-fi ve shelter dogs … have participated in killing people since 2010.” For more detail on this subject, read Clifton’s excellent article.


Saving lives or trading lives? The net effect of dog traffi cking

Mission creep by irresponsible shelter and rescue management also fuels dog traffi cking, the massive and growing movement of rescue dogs from areas of high supply to areas where there are fewer dogs available to meet demand. Dog traffi cking creates new problems for destination communities and does nothing to solve surplus and stray dog problems in the source communities. It revitalizes and fuels the development of retail shelters and cynically passes the buck - from source communities that do little or nothing to deal with stray dogs and unwanted litters to receiving communities that have already spent tax dollars to contain or solve their own unwanted dog problems.

Dog traffi cking converts participating animal shelters and rescues into unregulated pet stores in a totally unregulated chain of supply that moves dogs from as far away as Mexico and Puerto Rico into US shelters and rescues. Some northern shelters now import thousands of dogs each year, fl ooding the local pet marketplace with out-of-area dogs, and causing nearby shelters to euthanize local dogs. Many of these groups host adoption events in parking lots and other public places within hours or a few days of the dogs’ arrival, leaving no time for evaluating each dog’s health and temperament or screening the adoptive families.

Shamefully, many of these retail shelters also reject local pets in need in order to grab more attractive ones from outside their state or region. Simultaneously they often disparage local animal control agencies as “kill shelters” to give themselves a marketing advantage.

Saving lives or spreading disease?

But the problem doesn’t end with the lack of accountability within the shelter-rescue continuum. The practice also threatens public health and facilitates pet theft and cruelty to animals. Authorities have found rabid dogs and stolen dogs in this unregulated adoption channel along with some of the most inhumane source conditions you’ll fi nd anywhere.

Dogs transported en masse from the southern to northern states and those entering the US from foreign countries often carry diseases and parasites to regions where they did not exist formerly, or where they have been eradicated or controlled.

Saving lives or eliminating competition?

Currently, a conspiracy of like-minded retail shelters and rescues who’ve had success in the commercial pet marketplace are working to destroy their competition (i.e., the pet stores that are honest enough to admit that they are pet stores). Unfortunately, they have duped many local governments into adopting their cause.

Amazingly, political leaders in Chicago and San Diego, to name a few cities, have been enticed into passing laws that force legal and heavily regulated businesses that pay taxes (i.e., pet stores) to convert their operations into this unregulated, unwarranted, out-of-control model. Claiming a moral high ground aimed at closing so-called “puppy mills,” these groups cynically scam governments into mandating that regulated pet store businesses sell only animals acquired from shelters and rescue groups.

The good news

But there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Finally, mainstream shelters and rescues are speaking out against the irresponsible actors and unprofessional practices in their industry. In an article he titled, Think globally, rescue locally: Rescue transports – a symptom of dysfunctional shelters and rescues, Mike Fry of the Animal Ark shelter in Minnesota lays it out. Challenging the very premise of rescue transports saving lives, he points out that the thousands of out-of-state dogs transported into Minnesota every year result in native Minnesota dogs being killed.

Responding to concerns of veterinarians and dog owners, state governments are also looking at the infl ux of imported dogs and responding to the challenge with regulations requiring health examinations of dogs and registration or licensing of rescue groups that import them. And more good news: NAIA has assembled a legal team to address some of these issues proactively. Please contact us for more information at [email protected]

Patti Strand - NAIA President Patti is a recognized expert and consultant on contemporary animal issues, most notably responsible dog ownership and the animal rights movement. She often appears on radio and television and her articles on canine issues, animal welfare, public policy and animal rights have appeared in major US news publications and in trade, professional and scientifi c journals. Patti and her husband Rod co-authored The Hijacking of the Humane Movement: Animal Extremism in 1993, the fi rst US book exposing the extremism of the animal rights movement. Patti has been a Dalmatian breeder and enthusiast since 1969, is an approved AKC judge and has been a member of the AKC Board of Directors since 1995. She holds a degree in political science from Portland State University.


Some Breeder Tips.....Courtesy of AKC...

The dog breeder‛s skillful use of the tools of genetics, breeding systems, the pedigree, selection and anatomy is of paramount importance to the success of a breeding program. Some programs, however, are stopped dead in their tracks by a frequently seen phenomenon known as ‘kennel blindness‛. ‘Kennel Blindness‛ is a breeder‛s inability or unwillingness to admit to the failings or faults in his or her own dogs. Understanding your breeding stock is key to your success as a professional breeder. Here are a few tips on understanding ‘Anatomy‛.. Although anatomy involves individual parts of the dog, no one part is more important than the whole dog. Structural balance includes the elements of size, substance, stance and proportions. Pastern slope varies by breed. The front pastern is called the ‘metacarpus‛ and the rear pastern, the ‘metatarsus‛. The rear pastern is mistakenly called the ‘hock‛ by judges and breeders alike. ‘Short‛ in hock means the rear pastern length is shorter than the bones of the lower thigh. In a dog with ‘sickle hocks‛, the rear pasterns arc forward and the dog appears to be standing under itself. Sickle hock is a fault in all breeds. Length vs Height proportions in the dog are ‘square‛, ‘off square‛ or ‘rectangular‛. ‘Height‛ is measured the same in all breeds, from the withers to the ground. Measuring length varies by breed. The ‘point‛ of the shoulder is at the foremost tip of the upper arm. If a dog‛s legs are too short, it can make the dog appear too long. If a dog‛s legs are too long, it can make the dog appear too short. ‘Coupling‛ refers to the region between a dog‛s last rib and its hindquarters. Straight front and rear angles can make a dog look too long.

‘True Ribs‛ are ribs 1 through 9; ‘False ribs‛ are ribs 10 through 12; rib 13 is the fl oating rib. ‘Well ribbed up‛ in many breeds calls for a 45 degree rib layback. A well-angled fl oating rib is desirable in many breeds. An ‘egg-shaped‛ rib cage has more room for lungs than a barrel shape rib cage. ‘Daylight‛ under a dog is a ratio that compares the distance between front and rear legs with the distance from brisket to the ground. A long rib cage may correlate genetically with a long neck and good shoulder lay back. ‘Herring Gut‛ refers to lack of rib cage length and depth due to the breast bone swinging up too soon.

The term ‘topline‛ is mistakenly used to describe a dog‛s backline. Technically speaking, it‛s impossible for a dog to have a level topline. The anticlinal vertebra is one of the shorter vertabrae and a dip may show up in this area. The most common skull type if the ‘metaticephalic‛, which often has a smooth sloping stop. An arched neck is anatomically stronger to handle the pull of the shoulder blade

muscles. The forechest can be an indicator of how correct a dog‛s forequarters are. Steep, set far foward shoulders lessen the amount of forechest and may reduce pastern slope. Shoulder angulation varies by breed. Forequarter angle is formed by the angle made by the shoulder blade and upper arm. Hindquarter angles include the pelvic bone and upper thigh; the upper thigh and lower thigh, the lower thigh and rear pastern; and the pelvic angle and how it relates to the spine. All vary by breed. Temperament affects energy output, front leg list and correct reach and drive. Breeders must be able to prioritize virtues and weaknesses in their dogs to understand the essence of their breed.

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December 15, 2014

Missouri Animal Husbandry Association (MAHA) is excited to announce their first annual educationalconference and trade show. It is has been set for September 11, 2015 in Springfield, MO at Remington’s(1655 W Republic Rd).

MAHA was founded by many long time pet breeders with valuable knowledge and experience of theindustry. We believe cutting edge animal and kennel knowledge supplied by each other, ourveterinarians, and suppliers will continue to improve our industry and our public image. The public isalso invited to attend to observe (and learn) how we continue to improve the care and quality of ouranimals.

We invite your business to partake in our event by having a booth to showcase and educate animalbreeders and the public to your products.

Enclosed is a booth contract for you to reserve your place at our fun educational event. We have alsoenclosed a short list of hotels in the area but as many of you know there are many hotels in theSpringfield area.

The deadline to reserve your space is August 1, 2015 but please respond as soon as possible toguarantee a booth as space is limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Jurewicz by phone (417 924 8617) or email([email protected]).

We look forward to working with you to have a spectacular event!

Anna HarrisMAHA [email protected] 255 3489

Remington's1655 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, Mo 65807Located at the intersection of James River and Kansas Expressways,the eleven acre property is conveniently located in Southwest Springfield.



You spoke; we listened.

Due to an overwelming great response from our members the Iowa Pet Breeders Association Board is happy to announce �� held at our fund raising auction will be held in Des Moines at the Prairie Meadows Convention Center again from March 20 -21. We are gearing up for an educational and fun weekend to be held at this state of the art facility. We are working at a wonderful speaker line-up and a room full of vendors with full product lines to showcase for the new year. Please free up your busy schedules and make plans to join us.

Iowa Pet Breeders Association Seminar at Prairie Meadows Convention Center, Altoona, Iowa. Contact Daniel Reece at (319) 795-0058 or email: [email protected]


What: Kansas Pet Professionals Free Educational Seminar

When: Friday April 10 & Saturday April 11, 2015 Vendor set-up begins at 9:00 a.m. /vendor visits begin at noon

First speaker to begin at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Ramada Convention Center Downtown 420 SE 6th Street (just off I-70)

Topeka, KS 66607 www.topekaramada.com 1-800-432-2424

there is a block of rooms set aside for our use please mention KPP when making a reservation by 3/20/15

For questions please contact: Lorilee Thomas –secretary

785-873-3517 or cell # 785-250-7469 Email: [email protected]

We hope to see you there !


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FOR SALE!!Adult Breeding Stock;

(1) AKC Male Soft Coated Wheaton, (2) Female Soft Coated Wheatons

All are OFA Patella & Heart Certified.(1) Male AKC/APR Reg Norwich Terrier,

(5) Female APR Norwich TerriersAlso for Sale: (3) Del Air Exchangers; 1 like New-will handle 100-150 adult

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

Feb. 21st, 2015: Ohio Professional Dog Breeders Association Seminar, Fresno, Ohio. Contact Freeman Raber at (330) 893-9140.

Mar. 7th, 2015: St. Puppy’s Day, Pinnacle Pet, Neosho, Mo. Contact Misty at (417) 451-0085.

Mar. 13th & 14th, 2015: Missouri Pet Breeders Association Seminar, Cowan Civic Center, Lebanon, Mo. Contact Kevin Beauchamp at (417) 718-4182. Mar. 20th & 21st, 2015: Iowa Pet Breeders Assoc. Annual Seminar, Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA. Contact Teresa Steiber at (563) 586- 2443.

Mar. 24th, 2015: New York Pet Breeders Association Seminar, Benton, NY. Contact Lisa Horning (315) 604-7969

Apr. 10th & 11th, 2015: Kansas Pet Professionals Educational Seminar, Ramada Convention Center, Topeka, KS. Contact Lorilee Thomas at (785) 873-3517.

Apr. 17th & 18th, 2015: Minnesota Pet Breeders Association Annual Seminar, Prairie’s Edge Casino, Granite Falls, MN. Contact Sheila Haag at (320) 453-6921.

Apr. 24th & 25th, 2015: Oklahoma Pet Professionals Seminar, Miami, OK. Location TBD. Contact Gary Phillips at (918) 373-1720.

June 5th, 2015: Professional Pet Association Seminar, Moberly, Mo. Contact Sharon Lavy at (573) 656-3367.

June 13th & 14th, 2015: Dakota Pet Breeders Educational Conference, Ramkota Best Western Hotel, Sioux Falls, SD. Email Marcia Lee at [email protected].

Sept. 11th, 2015: MAHA Breeders Seminar, Remington’s, Springfi eld, Mo. Contact Barb York at (417) 448-9484.

Sept. 25th & 26th, 2015: Hunte Breeder Educational Conference (BEC), Goodman, Mo. Contact Terry Emmons at (800) 829-4155.

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Feb. 21st, 2015: Consignment Dog Auction at SW Pavilion in Wheaton, MO. Call our office at (417) 652-7540 or email: [email protected]

Mar. 21st, 2015: Bulldog & Consignment Dog Auction at SW Pavilion in Wheaton, MO. Call the office at (417) 652-7540 for more info.

Mar. 29th, 2015: Spring Farm Equipment Consignment Auction at SW Pavilion in Wheaton, MO. Contact Kathy @ (417) 652-7540 or email: [email protected].

April 18th, 2015: Country Loving Kennel Dispersal, Westside, Iowa. Large & Small Breeds and lots of Kennel Equipment. Contact SW Auction at (417) 652-7540 for more info.

April 25th, 2015: Williamson & Warner Complete Kennel Dispersals, Stamford, NE. Large & Small breeds, Kennel Buildings for Sale also! Contact SW Auction @ (417) 652-7540.

May 3rd, 2015: Real Estate, Household & Kennel Equipment Auction, Joplin, MO. Contact SW Auction for more info! (417) 652-7540 [email protected]

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FEB MAR'15 ISSUE - the Kennel SpotlightKennel Spotlight * Feb/Mar’15 * 5 PUBLISHER Bob Hughes (417) 652-7540 [email protected] EDITOR IN CHIEF Jim Hughes (417) 455-2230 [email protected]