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July 01, 2008
AVMA Condemns Abuse of Cattle Shown in New Video
Upon learning of disturbing new footage showing cattle abused at a Portales, N.M., livestock auction, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today strongly condemned the cruelty and issued a call for stricter adherence to humane animal handling guidelines and standards. http://www.avma.org/press/releases/080625_cattle_abuse_portales.aspPosted by sball at 07:38 AM | Comments (0)
June 25, 2008
2008 Humane Education Award
InterNICHE announces the 2008 Humane Education Award to support ethical and effective life science education and training. http://www.interniche.org/award/2008award.htm The Award is a grant program to enhance biological science, medical and veterinary medical education and training. Supported by Proefdiervrij, the Award offers 20,000 Euro (US$ 25,000) to be split between successful applicants.Posted by sball at 10:01 AM | Comments (0)
Dallas Zoo's Lone Elephant to be Moved to Wildlife Refuge in Mexico
The Dallas Morning News reports the Dallas Zoo will move its lone elephant to a wildlife park in Mexico. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-jenny_25met.ART.State.Edition1.38f018f.htmlPosted by sball at 07:58 AM | Comments (0)
June 24, 2008
Mouse Can Do Without Man's Most Treasured Genes
University of Michigan reports the mouse has genomes that are 85 percent identical to humans. But identical genes may behave differently in mouse and man. http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6536Posted by sball at 02:42 PM | Comments (0)
New UK Guidelines Published As Mouse Models Thrown Into Question
LabNews.co.uk reported as guidelines for animal testing are published, new genetic data suggests mouse models may not be relevant for studying human disease. http://www.labnews.co.uk/laboratory_article.php/3432/2/2/new-guidlines-published-as-mouse-models-thrown-into-questionPosted by sball at 10:42 AM | Comments (0)
Newly Approved Ocular Safety Methods Reduce Animal Testing
Federal regulatory agencies have accepted recommendations of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) for two methods that can reduce live animal use for ocular safety testing, the committee announced today. ICCVAM is a permanent interagency committee composed of representatives from 15 federal regulatory and research agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that use, generate or disseminate toxicology testing information. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/releases/2008/ocular.cfmPosted by sball at 09:24 AM | Comments (0)