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August 13, 2008
Profiling Protective Proteins in Dairy Cows
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) molecular biologist John Lippolis is delving into the dynamics of the dairy cow immune system. His work is resulting in the first close-up look at how immune system proteins help protect the cows, and how bacterial proteins fight back. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/080813.htmPosted by sball at 09:56 AM | Comments (0)
Looking into the Crystal Ball: The Laboratory Animal in a Changing World
A joint symposium of 25 years Division of Laboratory Animal Science, 15 years Netherlands Centre on Alternatives to Animal use, and 5 years Department of Animals, Science and Society!We invite you to discuss with us the 3R-road ahead and celebrate our anniversaries.
5 - 7 FEBRUARY 2009
UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS
http://www.vet.uu.nl/viavet/viavet_english/departementen/dwm/3r_symposium
Posted by sball at 09:39 AM | Comments (0)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel -- Technology Day - 18 September 2008
Technology Day - 18 September 2008New scientific impulses towards 3R Alternatives - Methods to replace, reduce and refine animal use.
Stimulating research collaborations between industry and university.
Thursday September 18th, 2008. At the VUB campus Jette, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine, Building A, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels.
http://www.vub.ac.be/english/infofor/industry/technologydays/index.html
Posted by sball at 09:35 AM | Comments (0)
Topical Toxicity and Reproductive Toxicology Training Courses
Aug. 13, 2008--Institut für Pharmazie, Freie Universität Berlin, announces two training courses.Training course 7 (A): Topical Toxicity, October 29 – 31, 2008.
Training course 8 (B):Reproductive Toxicology, November 06 – 07, 2008
http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~invitrot/
http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~invitrot/images/INVITROTRAIN%207%20und%208%20Flyer.pdf
Posted by sball at 09:29 AM | Comments (0)
August 12, 2008
Pet Dogs Can 'Catch' Human Yawns
BBC News reports a team from Birkbeck College, University of London reports yawning is catching. The team found that 21 out of 29 dogs yawned when the stranger in front of them yawned. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7541633.stmPosted by sball at 10:34 AM | Comments (0)
August 11, 2008
Finding Options to Animal Testing
Mercury News reports federal agencies encourage companies to find ways to assess their products without experimenting on animals. http://www.mercurynews.com/lifestyle/ci_10156583?nclick_check=1Posted by sball at 09:34 AM | Comments (0)
Statement on Recent Terrorism at University of California, Santa Cruz
NIH -- 8/6/08 -- Terrorism against researchers and institutions as well as their children and other family members is not to be tolerated. It is illegal and unconscionable. http://www.nih.gov/about/director/08062008statement_santacruz.htmPosted by sball at 08:42 AM | Comments (0)
Feed Ban Enhancement: Implementation Questions and Answers
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/bse_QA.htmPosted by sball at 08:29 AM | Comments (0)
Sheriffs: 2 Tiger Attacks Show Tougher Laws Needed
The Associated Press reports two tiger attacks at two different Missouri animal facilities have law enforcement officials calling for tougher exotic animal laws. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gMxFKgL3BBOkv3BCIftK9sNDq8CQD92CSJ6O3Posted by sball at 08:25 AM | Comments (0)
August 07, 2008
AAEP Issues White Paper on Ending the Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses
Calling it one of the most significant welfare issues affecting any equine breed or discipline, the American Association of Equine Practitioners today issued recommendations for eliminating the abusive practice within the Tennessee Walking Horse industry known as soring. http://www.aaep.org/press_room.php?term=2008&id=312Posted by sball at 02:26 PM | Comments (0)
Camels Plagued by Parasites
SciAm.com reports almost 84 percent of male camels in eastern Iran may be infected with parasitic worms. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=camels-plagued-by-parasitesPosted by sball at 08:12 AM | Comments (0)
August 06, 2008
Red Cross Is Hounding The Public On Pet Safety During The Dog Days Of Summer
MedicalNewsToday.com reports the American Red Cross is launching the Dog Days of Summer campaign promoting pet safety training. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116624.phpPosted by sball at 03:31 PM | Comments (0)