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May 06, 2008
Web Tool Puts Wildlife Disease News on the Map
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey -- A new on-line map makes it possible, for the first time, to track news articles about disease outbreaks around the world that threaten the health of wildlife, domestic animals, and people. http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1928Posted by sball at 02:59 PM | Comments (0)
Lots of Animals Learn, but Smarter Isn’t Better
A New York Times article asks "If it’s so great to be smart," Dr. Kawecki asks, "why have most animals remained dumb?" http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/science/06dumb.html?_r=1&8dpc&oref=sloginPosted by sball at 09:58 AM | Comments (0)
May 05, 2008
Policy Addresses Welfare Issues of Cattle Castration, Dehorning
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports announces the development of the new policy on cattle castration and dehorning involved a comprehensive scientific review and extensive consultation. http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/may08/080515e.aspPosted by sball at 11:32 AM | Comments (0)
Trapped Sea Lions Shot on Columbia River
CNN.com reports federally protected sea lions were shot and killed in humane catch and release trips. http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/05/05/sea.lions.salmon.ap/index.htmlPosted by sball at 11:16 AM | Comments (0)
Highway Patrol Halts K9 Procedures
News14.com reports North Carolina Highway Patrol Officials will suspend use of the K9 dogs until an investigation into alleged abuse of the dogs is complete. http://news14.com/content/top_stories/595384/highway-patrol-halts-k9-procedures/Default.aspxPosted by sball at 11:08 AM | Comments (0)
May 01, 2008
In a Dog's World, Play Reigns Supreme
Discovery.com reports a researcher at Hungary's Eotvos Lorand University has published a study in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science on dog behavior. The study found that how much the dog played on a daily basis did seem to affect how motivated or fearful the dog was during the study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/04/30/dog-instinct-play.htmlPosted by sball at 08:10 AM | Comments (0)
Montana Dog Owners Find Wild-Animal Traps Put Pets in Harm’s Way
New York Times reports the American Veterinary Medical Association issued an opinion on leghold traps, determining that padded jaws or offset jaws versions are considered humane. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/us/30traps.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&ref=usPosted by sball at 07:54 AM | Comments (0)
SA Elephants Can Be Culled Again
BBC News reports South Africa has lifted a ban on elephant culling to assist in population control of the elephants. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7376981.stmPosted by sball at 07:29 AM | Comments (0)
April 30, 2008
World's Rarest Gorilla Gets its Own Forest Reserve
Mongabay.com reports the government of Cameroon has established the Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary for a home to 20 of the world's remaining 300 Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli). http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0418-gorillas.htmlPosted by sball at 01:26 PM | Comments (0)
Almost 50 Years After She Started Saving Chimpanzees In Tanzania, Environmentalist Jane Goodall Has Set Her Sights On Helping China, With Assistance From School Children
Cleaning up China: Australian Broadcasting Commission. In the latest edition it features an article on Jane Goodall. http://www.lifeetc.com.au/__data/page/6179/LFE016_INDEPTH.pdfPosted by sball at 01:14 PM | Comments (0)
Spinal Cord Injury Research Hampered By Animal Models, Says New Study
EurekAlert.org reports a review by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine indicates that traumatic spinal cord injuries research is hampered by animal experiments that don’t accurately predict human outcomes. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-04/pcfr-sci042808.phpPosted by sball at 10:58 AM | Comments (0)
More Slaughterhouses Cited For Abuse
CBSNews.com reports government inspection reports cited significant problems with the treatment of cattle and two of the nation's largest beef processors. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/30/health/main4057626.shtmlPosted by sball at 10:38 AM | Comments (0)
FDA Bans Certain Cattle Parts From All Animal Feed
Reuters reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned U.S. makers of pet food and all other animal feed from using certain materials from cattle. http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2344375420080423Posted by sball at 10:26 AM | Comments (0)
Experts Urge U.S. to Bar Drugs in Animal Feed
The BaltimoreSun.com reports a panel of experts is recommending that the United States ban the routine use of antibiotics in farm animal feed. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/bal-te.farms30apr30,0,801419.storyPosted by sball at 10:24 AM | Comments (0)