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Sabin Vaccine Institute Begins Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Marburg Vaccine in Uganda

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute has launched a Phase 2 clinical trial for its vaccine candidate against the lethal Marburg virus. Healthy volunteers received the single-dose vaccine at Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) in Kampala, Uganda today.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute has launched a Phase 2 clinical trial for its vaccine candidate against the lethal Marburg virus.
  • “Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is delighted to partner with the Sabin Vaccine Institute to launch the clinical testing for a preventive Marburg vaccine,” says Dr. Mwesigwa.
  • In addition to the current trial in Uganda and Kenya, Sabin plans to conduct a similar Phase 2 clinical trial for Marburg in the U.S.
  • Sabin has also initiated plans for a Phase 2 Sudan ebolavirus vaccine clinical trial in Uganda and Kenya.

Small Pet Select Launches All-Natural Rose Paper Bedding; A New Competitor in the Small Pet Bedding Industry

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabbit bedding has two goals: to control moisture and to control odor. Small Pet Select's Rose Paper Bedding accomplishes both of these goals in the same way they do the rest of their products: naturally. 

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  • Small Pet Select's Rose Paper Bedding accomplishes both of these goals in the same way they do the rest of their products: naturally.
  • Small Pet Select is always looking for ways to elevate pets' lifestyles while staying true to nature and taking care of their health.
  • Rose Paper Bedding as well as their (previously launched) Lavender Paper Bedding brings fresh scents to the table.
  • - Billy Gordon, Small Pet Select
    Small Pet Select has been supplying the small pet world with premium hand-packaged hay since 2012.

Global Animal Model Market Research Report 2023-2030: Stringent Rules on Animal Testing Restraining Growth

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The global animal model market size is expected to reach USD 4.01 billion by 2030.

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  • The global animal model market size is expected to reach USD 4.01 billion by 2030.
  • The market is estimated to register a CAGR of 8.6% over the forecast period.
  • Harness the potential of the burgeoning global animal model market to further your enterprise's groundbreaking research initiatives.
  • Increasing efforts by companies to develop novel treatment regimens are projected to drive segment growth over the forecast period

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2024 Edition Released

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR), the global authority on record-breaking achievements, announces that GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™2024 (GWR2024) is available in stores and online today. The new edition includes 2,638 mind-blowing achievements from around the world.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR), the global authority on record-breaking achievements, announces that GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™2024 (GWR2024) is available in stores and online today.
  • GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2024 is available for purchase in stores and online from Sept. 14, 2023.
  • Completing the illustrated Guinness World Records universe, the artwork takes the reader on a deep-sea odyssey to the bottom of the ocean.
  • GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2024 is available for purchase in stores and online from Sept. 14, 2023, with discounts widely available.

EQS-News: Energy Sector to Honor Senegal’s President Sall for Effective Leadership and Energy Industry Advocacy in Cape Town, South Africa

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Energy Sector to Honor Senegal’s President Sall for Effective Leadership and Energy Industry Advocacy in Cape Town, South Africa

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  • Energy Sector to Honor Senegal’s President Sall for Effective Leadership and Energy Industry Advocacy in Cape Town, South Africa
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Energy Sector to Honor Senegal’s President Sall for Effective Leadership and Energy Industry Advocacy in Cape Town, South Africa
    Senegalese President Macky Sall is a respected leader, both in his country and globally.
  • President Sall has advocated repeatedly for equitable African representation at international energy forums where decisions are being made that profoundly affect Africans’ daily lives.
  • The African Energy Chamber will proudly welcome President Sall as its much-anticipated opening keynote speaker for Africa Energy Week 2023, to be held in Cape Town October 16-20.

Family Travels the World for 12 Months Using AI for Every Decision

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

PARIS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel influencer Michael Motamedi has been traveling the world with his wife and 2-year-old daughter using the free AI travel assistant GuideGeek to make every decision since June.

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  • PARIS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel influencer Michael Motamedi has been traveling the world with his wife and 2-year-old daughter using the free AI travel assistant GuideGeek to make every decision since June.
  • The trip, initially planned for six months , is off to such a strong start that it has been extended to 12 months.
  • For instance, GuideGeek sent Motamedi deep into a Marrakech neighborhood for a haircut at a barber's home .
  • "AI isn't perfect, but it dramatically reduces the time we spend planning and trying to find information about a destination," says Motamedi.

Kavee Wins Twice In 2023 Pet Innovation Awards Program

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pet Innovation Awards , an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry, today announced that Kavee , the leading specialist brand for small pets, has been selected as “DTC Company Of The Year” and the winner of the “Fencing Product of the Year” award in the 2023 awards program.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pet Innovation Awards , an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry, today announced that Kavee , the leading specialist brand for small pets, has been selected as “DTC Company Of The Year” and the winner of the “Fencing Product of the Year” award in the 2023 awards program.
  • The solution allows pet owners to create a designated safe space that to reduce the eventuality of bunnies nibbling on electricals or other unsafe objects.
  • Kavee also strives to educate and empower small pet owners, offering guidance and resources to help them provide the best possible care.
  • The 2023 Pet Innovation Awards attracted more than 2,000 nominations from around the world.

Brace Yourself for Scary Tails: PetSmart's Howl-O-Ween Shop Comes to Life in Stores and Online

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

PHOENIX, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet parents beware: the most thrilling and chilling pet-cessories of the season are here as PetSmart introduces its Scary Tails Halloween shop featuring new and classic products for the most spooktacular time of the year. Treats, toys, décor and costumes for cats, dogs, guinea pigs, reptiles, fish and more are now available in stores nationwide and online, ensuring a scary good time for pets this Halloween.

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  • Treats, toys, décor and costumes for cats, dogs, guinea pigs, reptiles, fish and more are now available in stores nationwide and online, ensuring a scary good time for pets this Halloween.
  • ), there's no shortage of adorable, hilarious or bone-chilling options for pet parents and their pets.
  • Pet parents can spread the spookiness to their habitats with Halloween-themed bedding , aquarium ornaments and terrarium hides .
  • For more information on PetSmart's Halloween collection, including ways to shop, visit PetSmart.com/Halloween .

How climate change will affect your pet – and how to help them cope

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Sunday, August 6, 2023

Extreme heat isn’t just challenging for humans – it brings suffering to our beloved pets, too.

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  • Extreme heat isn’t just challenging for humans – it brings suffering to our beloved pets, too.
  • Research I was involved in examined how climate change affects the welfare of animals, including pets.
  • While the effects of climate change on animals have been studied before, ours is the first study to apply the model to animal welfare specifically.
  • We examined the academic literature and found climate change will harm animals across all five welfare domains.

Fish

    • So pet fish are vulnerable to changes in the water temperature of your home aquarium, which may occur during a heatwave.
    • Extreme water temperatures can cause physical harm to fish.
    • If you’re going on a summer holiday, consider organising a fish sitter to check on the animal regularly.

Birds

    • For example, research into a wild population of small Australian robins showed during a heatwave, the birds lost body mass and abandoned their nests, and some died.
    • Heat stress can also cause abnormal behaviour in pet birds such as feather picking, when one bird repeatedly pecks at the feathers of another.
    • That's good for people, but not necessarily for the birds

Dogs


    Dogs and cats can suffer on hot days. That’s especially true if they are:
    • More than 80% of dog owners report exercising their dogs less vigorously, or for shorter periods, during hot weather.
    • Refrain from leaving dogs unattended in vehicles, because they can easily overheat.
    • And dogs love to cool off in a kiddie pool or under a sprinkler.

Cats

    • Like other animals, cats can overheat in hot weather.
    • Like with other animals, if you suspect your cat is suffering from heatstroke, call a vet immediately.
    • This puts both cats and dogs at risk.

A helping human hand


    While humans have the capacity to understand and prepare for climate change, pets will need our help to cope. This includes not just the pets listed above, but others too, including reptiles, guinea pigs and rabbits. As heatwaves and other extreme weather events become more common, the onus is on us to keep our pets safe.

    Read more:
    How cats and dogs affect the climate -- and what you can do about it

Surviving heat waves in Africa – three essential reads

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Scientists had warned that if the rise in global temperature was not limited to 1.5℃, the world could face a severe threat from extreme heat.

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  • Scientists had warned that if the rise in global temperature was not limited to 1.5℃, the world could face a severe threat from extreme heat.
  • Heat officer to the rescue
    Increasingly threatened by dangerous temperatures, Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, appointed a chief heat officer earlier in the year.
  • The chief heat officer – the first in Africa – has the responsibility of raising awareness about extreme heat, improving responses to heat waves, and collecting, analysing and visualising heat impact data for the city, which is home to 1.2 million people.
  • Read more: Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst
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