November 06, 2009
Report On Random Source Dogs And Cats Endorsed By American Physiological Society
MedicalNewsToday.com - The American Physiological Society (APS; http://www.the-aps.org) has announced that it has endorsed the recommendation of a National Academy of Sciences* (NAS) report calling for the identification of new suppliers to replace Class B dealers as providers of random source dogs and cats for medical research. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169356.phpPosted by sball at 08:30 AM
Bloodbelly Comb Jelly
DeepSeaNews.com - Great video of a comb jelly with its silica plates that are reflecting light. http://deepseanews.com/2009/10/blood-belly-comb-jelly/Posted by sball at 08:26 AM
2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Presumptive and Confirmed Results
Suspect positive 2009 pandemic H1N1 samples can be received by USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) from a variety of sources. http://www.usda.gov/documents/FINAL_RESULTS_2009_PANDEMIC_H1N1_INFLUENZA_CHT.pdfPosted by sball at 08:24 AM
November 04, 2009
Cat catches swine flu
The Washington Post - A cat in Iowa has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, state officials confirmed this morning, "marking the first time a cat has been diagnosed with this strain of influenza," the association said in a statement. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/11/cat_catches_swine_flu.html?wprss=checkupPosted by sball at 04:24 PM
Domesticated dog is nursing zoo's 9 painted dog pups
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - A domesticated mutt is acting as the surrogate mom for nine newborn African painted dog pups at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09307/1010513-100.stm#ixzz0VuyDqcFLPosted by sball at 02:48 PM
Ohio voters overwhelmingly pass Issue 2
FarmandDairy.com - In the Nov. 3 election, Ohio voters gave their approval to Issue 2, the ballot measure to amend the state constitution and create a livestock care standards board. http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/early-returns-indicate-ohio-voters-favor-issue-2/13458.htmlPosted by sball at 02:46 PM