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May 28, 2008
Franklin Fish Lab Opens with a Splash
FRANKLIN, Maine, May 27, 2008—The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) dedicated its new National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) here today. Research at the new center is focused on developing technologies to enhance the sustainability and profitability of cold water marine aquaculture and ensure safe, abundant seafood for U.S. consumers. ARS is the chief intramural scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/080527.htmPosted by sball at 03:41 PM | Comments (0)
USDA Announces CRP Permitted Use For Livestock Feed Needs
Eligible CRP Acres Allowed to Hay and Graze; $1.2 Billion Forage Made Available Washington, D.C., May 27, 2008 - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that USDA has authorized certain acreage enrolled under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to be available for hay and forage after the primary nesting season ends for grass-nesting birds. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2008/05/0137.xmlPosted by sball at 01:24 PM | Comments (0)
Economic Impacts of Foreign Animal Disease
Economic Research Report No. (ERR-57) 80 pp, May 2008 As more is learned about the impacts of foreign animal-disease outbreaks, questions arise regarding the efficacy of existing animal disease-impact models for capturing the array of effects across many economic sectors and time. http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/err57/Posted by sball at 01:21 PM | Comments (0)
May 23, 2008
US Plans More Primate Research
Nature.com reports US scientists are planning on increasing the number of non-human primates they use for research. http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080521/full/453439a.htmlPosted by sball at 12:30 PM | Comments (0)
Post-Derby Tragedy, 38% Support Banning Animal Racing
Gallup polled Americans on the treatment of animals in the US. http://www.gallup.com/poll/107293/PostDerby-Tragedy-38-Support-Banning-Animal-Racing.aspxPosted by sball at 12:24 PM | Comments (0)
May 22, 2008
Stray Japan Parrot Talks Way Home
BBC News reports a parrot was reunited with its owner after repeating its name and address. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7414846.stmPosted by sball at 02:34 PM | Comments (0)
Hurricane Proof Your Horse
PNJ.com reports on a workshop that focused on horse and stable preparation prior to hurricane season. http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080514/NEWS05/805140320/1006/NEWS01Posted by sball at 02:31 PM | Comments (0)