Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result, the knowledge of how to properly handle, restrain, and house animals is in decline. In Better Animal Handling, C.B. Chastain, veterinarian and professor emeritus, describes effective, humane animal handling with emphasis on safety measures to prevent injury and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.
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One World, One Health is brought to you by the One Health Trust. In this podcast, we bring you the latest ideas to improve the health of our planet and its people. Our world faces many urgent challenges from pandemics and decreasing biodiversity to pollution and melting polar ice caps, among others. This podcast highlights solutions to these problems from the scientists and experts working to make a difference.
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This limited series showcases the latest developments in the world of public health, and the contributions from Imperial College London's Jameel Institute. The COVID-19 pandemic has given many people a solid background in epidemiological theory, and now you can put that knowledge to use, learning more about some of the world's biggest public health challenges, from the experts themselves.
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Jam packed with stories from people that understand the farming life with a story to tell. From new farmers and the old hands, rural community locals, doctors and more. People that understand the farming life with a story to tell. Hosted by Brigitte Muir. The Farmer Wants a Healthy Life podcast series are stories of looking after you, whilst on the farm. The choices you make can change your life; hear it from those that have done it. West Wimmera Health Service created this series with the s ...
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By the year 2050 we will have 10 billion people on our planet - a sixth of whom will be in India. If we want to feed all 10 billion of us in a sustainable, healthy and just way, we need to reimagine how we source our food. Feeding ourselves cannot come at the cost of global health, worsening greenhouse gas emissions, excessive land, water and resource use, zoonotic diseases, antibiotic resistance, and needless suffering. Last season, we brought you a ringside view of the next food revolution ...
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Veterinary Today discusses veterinary-related topics to help listeners better understand the latest trends and developments in veterinary practice and medicine from individuals making news in the veterinary profession. This podcast shares information that informs listeners of animal medicine and related procedures, to better serve clients and their pets, companion animals and livestock, and to establish a more informed, knowledgeable, and engaged clinic staff.
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Podcast associated with Hiram College Genetics course. Focus is on the history of genomics and how a genomic view of life has impacted basic science as well as applied fields such as medicine and agriculture.
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National Geographic Weekend, hosted by Boyd Matson, is a weekly talk show featuring interviews with some of the most fascinating explorers and scientists on the planet.
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Gilgit Baltistan is a famous for tourism and its a great tourist destination.
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Zoonoses: Protecting People and Animals in Rural Communities
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Audio versions of the lectures in the course with the same name.
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Medicine has always been about more than just science; it has also been an arena where politics, culture and society collide. Tune in every other Thursday to Body Politics and explore how those collisions have shaped us, our ancestors and the societies in which we live.
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Join Director and CEO Kim McKay AO in conversation with scientists from the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) and experts in First Nations and Pacific cultures. When not 'in conversation', AMplify will bring the best from the AM’s live talks, giving you a front row seat at enlightening presentations from inspirational people.
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Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Innovation to Save Antibiotics – Prize-Winning Diagnostics for UTIs
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, uncomfortable, and embarrassing. They can also be deadly. These infections of the kidneys, bladder, or urethra affect about 1 in 10 men in their lifetimes and more than half of women. Untreated UTIs can cause a body-wide infection known as sepsis. An estimated 236,000 people globally die every year from U…
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain: Handling risks for rabbits Safer methods for handling rabbits Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review: Handling snakes without special equipment Using hooks, shields, boxes, poles, tongs, and tubes to handle snakes Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Nutritional Disorders - Ketosis with Dr. Richard Ehrhardt Michigan State UniversityBy American Sheep Industry Association
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Episode Notes We're arriving once again in your podcast feed for a brief glimpse into the room at one of our recent events: "The economics of pandemic preparedness: Trade-offs in peacetime and pandemics". This was an event co-organised and funded by the Imperial College London Abdul Latif Jameel Institute for Disease and Emergency Analytics, the In…
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger go over: The history of caged birds as pets Popular caged bird pets Normal behavior of caged pet birds Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Veterinary Today Podcast: Veterinarian and Stand-Up Comedian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald at 142nd ISVMA Annual Convention
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“You just can’t make this stuff up!” Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP, PhD, brings a light-hearted veterinary stand-up comedy Keynote presentation at the 142nd ISVMA Annual Convention this November! Dr. Fitzgerald is a renowned veterinarian and, like many fellow veterinary professionals, has encountered some amusing situations involving pets and their …
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Come along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they give advice on: Preparing cattle for transport Loading cattle in trailers Federal requirements when transporting cattle Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide guidance in how to become a good animal handler, including: The study and observation required of a good animal handler Constant practice of animal handling to prevent loss of skills Ten keys to becoming a good animal handler Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com…
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Come join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they check off some tips on: Desirable trail riding mental attitude Trail riding etiquette Safety precautions for trail riding Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Hazardous Air in the Neighborhood– Local Pollution and Asthma
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No one wants to be exposed to air pollution. No one wants to raise their kids breathing in polluted air in their own neighborhoods. But in Austin, Texas, people of color are disproportionately forced to do both. Dr. Sarah Chambliss, a research associate in the Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Aust…
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Dan Macon University of California Cooperative ExtensionBy American Sheep Industry Association
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People don’t want to see any more pandemics, notes Nita Madhav, Senior Director of Epidemiology & Modeling at Ginkgo Biosecurity, the biosecurity and public health unit of Ginkgo Bioworks. The world is collectively traumatized by the horrors of the COVID-19 pandemic, Madhav says in this episode of One World, One Health. But just because we don’t wa…
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will cover: Cages and catteries for cats Cat crates Fences and tunnels for cats Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review: Donkey evolution and domestication Donkeys as sentinels for dangers to property or animals How to better handle donkeys Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Wanted: A New Approach to Funding Treatments for Drug-Defying Germs
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Drug-resistant bacteria are major killers, playing a role in killing five million people a year. Antibiotics were miracle drugs when they were invented 100 years ago, but they are losing their power against always adapting and evolving bacteria. At the same time, the market for new antimicrobial drugs has collapsed. Hardly anyone wants to make new …
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Gather with Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn about: Leading and herding flocks of sheep Sheep herding dogs Sheep sorting and moving panels Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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What if Drug-Resistant Infections Never Happened in the First Place?
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An estimated 7.7 million people die from bacterial infections a year around the world. A growing number of these deaths are caused by bacteria that have developed antibiotic resistance – the ability to thrive in the face of antibiotics. This ability of germs to defy the effects of drugs is called antimicrobial resistance, or AMR. But why wait to tr…
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Protecting Your Lawn from Your Dog and Your Dog from Your Lawn
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In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger will help you understand: How your dog can hurt your lawn How your lawn can hurt your dog Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Targeting Drug Resistance – Achievable Goals to Keep Antibiotics Working
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The problem of antimicrobial resistance – AMR for short – is clear. More and more of these germs resistant to existing treatments are emerging everywhere, and there’s little disagreement that governments, nonprofits, doctors, patients, and politicians all need to help tackle the problem. But people need to agree on what to do, and they need to agre…
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How BioWorma Can Help Control Parasites with Dr. Joan Burke
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Dr. Joan BurkeUSDA Agricultural Research ServiceBy American Sheep Industry Association
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Ginger and Dr. Chastain invite you to join them for descriptions of proper horse: Tying by a lead rope Tying with cross ties Tying in a horse trailer Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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The Stubborn Germs That are Getting the Upper Hand
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What kills more people than HIV or malaria? What threatens anybody on the planet – and not just people, but animals, too? It’s antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the formal name for drug-resistant superbugs. These include bacteria that defy the effects of antibiotics, viruses that thrive in the face of antiviral drugs, and fungi that are immune to ant…
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Dog Inflicted Injury Liability for Owners
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger warn present and future dog owners about: Type of dogs with the most potential for inflicting injuries Dog owner legal responsibilities Possible lawsuits for injuries to other people by your dog Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Veterinary Today Podcast: Dr. Mark Ernst, Illinois' State Veterinarian - H5N1, Asian Longhorned Tick
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Emerging developments surrounding the spread of avian influenza (H5N1) into our nation’s dairy supply are ongoing and ever-changing. Meanwhile, Illinois has a new invasive species of tick, the Asian longhorned tick, confirmed by entomologists at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory. The species is capable of carrying tick-borne diseases, fir…
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide guidance on: Types of dog collars Types of dog harnesses Whether a collar or harness is best for your dog Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Never Again: Making Sure Patients Get the Air They Need
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The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was especially bad in India. Patients filled hospitals as the Delta variant swept the country in April of 2021. As many as 2,000 people died every day. Many died literally gasping for air. Although India is a major producer of medical oxygen, supplies ran out amid the unprecedented demand. And while some are…
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Wild Horses in Western States are Domesticated
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to gain a better understanding of: Wild horse history Practical benefits of adopting and training previously wild horses Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Ramses Street: Ancient Egypt in Colonial Australia - Live at the AM
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n the 1980s, a new wave of Egyptomania emerged in Australia with the first touring exhibition from Cairo, but Australia’s fascination with Egypt’s ancient past had begun in the 19th century. Our attraction to the ancient world endured throughout the political swings and design trends of the early 20th century, and grew as Egypt hosted ANZACs for de…
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Monumental Architecture: The Egyptian Temple - Live at the AM
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Twice a year, sunlight sweeps into the chambers of The Great Temple at Abu Simbel, illuminating the face of Ramses II and marking the beginning of the flood and growing seasons. Temples were monuments to the pharaohs and the gods, reminding all of Egypt’s wealth and prosperity. For modern visitors, these temples stand as examples of the ingenuity a…
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Five years into his reign, Ramses undertook his most ambitious military action, attempting to wrest control of Kadesh from the Hittites. Join Associate Professor Ockinga as he unravels the complexities of one of the most famous battles in the ancient world and asks whether history is necessarily written by the victors.…
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain: Physical characteristics of hamsters Natural behavior of hamsters How to handle hamsters Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Shed Lambing Systems with Dr. Bret Taylor
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Shed Lambing Systems with Dr. Bret TaylorUSDA U.S. Sheep Experiment StationBy American Sheep Industry Association
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Veterinary Today Podcast: Dr. Matthew Allender Talks Turtles, Zoonotic Diseases and Zoo Veterinary Practice
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When you consider wildlife … specifically wildlife medicine and research … that’s a world as big as all of the outdoors! Dr. Matthew Allender, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine’s (UI-CVM’s) Diagnostic Lab, Director at the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at the UI-CVM’s Department of Veterinary Clini…
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to learn more about: Cattle defenses and offenses Breed and gender aggression in cattle Potential dangers of cattle handling facilities Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Vaccines for Adults Pay Off in Both Lives and Money
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Vaccines save lives. There’s no doubt about this: childhood vaccination saves four million lives every year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Children worldwide get a long list of vaccines, but what about adults? A study by the Office of Health Economics (OHE), an independent research organization, took a look at the cost-eff…
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Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn about: Baylisascaris worm infestations in U.S. raccoons Possible effects of Baylisascaris in infested humans Treatment and prevention of Baylisascaris Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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What's Surprising and Scary About Avian Influenza Right Now?
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Bird flu – aka avian influenza – is doing what it does best yet again – surprising scientists, public health officials, farmers, and wildlife experts. It’s been spreading among dairy cattle in the United States, something that startles even long-term observers of the virus. The H5N1 strain of avian influenza was first noticed in the late 1990s and …
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Vision in Animals and Its Effects on Their Behavior
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In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger will explain: Vision in predator animals Vision in prey, grazing animals Night vision in animals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Coral reefs are literally the foundation for much of the life on Earth. These living cities are made up of animals –coral – which exist in symbiosis with algae. They are home to thousands of species of fish, as well as important to the lives of as many as a billion people who rely on their production of food, their protection of coastal areas, and …
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review: History of the horse Horses' contributions to civilizations How controlling the use of horses was a military tactic Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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A Problem of Access and Excess – Antibiotic Resistance
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From the moment people discovered how to use penicillin, the first antibiotic, resistance has been a problem. Bacteria may be small, but they are not simple organisms and they have been fighting for survival for billions of years. Many bacteria have developed the tools they need to evade the effects of antibiotic treatments, and they can trade thes…
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Pasture Lambing Systems with Isaac Matchett
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Topic: Pasture Lambing SystemsGuest: Isaac Matchett Matchett Sheep Farm, MichiganBy American Sheep Industry Association
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will tell you about: Rabbit cages Rabbit hutches Indoor rabbits Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Dengue in Brazil – Putting the heat on vaccine development and mosquito control
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It’s hotter and wetter than usual in Brazil, and climate conditions are driving an early blast of a killer virus – dengue. The mosquito-borne virus is spreading earlier than ever before and affecting far more parts of the country than usual – and all at once. Dengue’s a nasty virus. It causes pain so severe that it’s sometimes called breakbone feve…
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them for a description of: Goat behavior when confined Special considerations for goat fencing Pens for newborn goats Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Veterinary Today Podcast: Northgate Pet Clinic Clinical Trials Program
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An innovative veterinary pharmaceutical clinical trials program has been operating at a central Illinois pet clinic for more than 10 years, allowing pet owners to enroll their dogs and cats in breakthrough drug treatment research. Pets benefit from potential life-changing and life-saving medicines being developed, treating such conditions as flea i…
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe: Socializing a puppy Puppy classes Basic commands to teach a puppy Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Zoonotic Diseases of Sheep and Goats with Cindy Wolf, DVM
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Zoonotic Diseases of Sheep and Goats with Cindy Wolf, DVM by American Sheep Industry AssociationBy American Sheep Industry Association
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