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November 20, 2009

Guidance for Industry 191 - FDA - New Animal Drug Application

This guidance is intended to assist sponsors who wish to apply for approval of changes to approved new animal drugs that require FDA to reevaluate safety and/or effectiveness data. http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AnimalVeterinary/GuidanceComplianceEnforcement/GuidanceforIndustry/ucm052460.pdf

Posted by sball at 02:20 PM

Keep The Worms Out Of Your Pet’s Heart! The Facts About Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm188470.htm

Posted by sball at 02:12 PM

November 18, 2009

Canine flu: How big a threat?

The VIN News Service - Public interest in the dog flu shot and a heightened sensitivity among clinicians on the subject. http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=14307

Posted by sball at 03:05 PM

November 17, 2009

Dr. Jane Goodall - Interior Department; Secretary Salazar to Honor Her With His First Lifetime Achievement Award

Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall to Discuss International Issues and Showcase New Book At Interior Department; Secretary Salazar to Honor Her With His First Lifetime Achievement Award. http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/111209.html

Posted by sball at 03:05 PM

Undercover Video Shows Pig Farm Employees Allegedly Abusing Pigs

MyFoxChicago.com - A disturbing video released exclusively to Fox News by the animal rights group Mercy for Animals (MFA) shows a string of alleged abuses at one of the nation's largest pig farms, including footage of employees picking up baby pigs and tossing them like footballs. http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/national/Undercover_Video_Shows_Pig_Farm_Employees_Allegedly_Abusing_Pigs_27611287

Posted by sball at 02:24 PM

Thousands of hogs found dead; foul play suspected

KTIV - Authorities are investigating the suffocation death of nearly 4,000 hogs in rural Hull, Iowa. http://www.ktiv.com/global/story.asp?s=11516666

Posted by sball at 02:17 PM