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August 15, 2008
Genetic Underpinnings of Sheep Traits May Yield Clues to Greater Productivity
Keeping America's sheep healthy and productive while expanding the market for wool and lamb is the goal of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists who are matching the animals' physical traits to the genes that underpin their expression. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2008/080815.htmPosted by sball at 10:12 AM | Comments (0)
Dawn in Louisiana: With Cockfighting Outlawed, a Dying Breed Mourn Their 'Heritage'
The Washington Post reports Louisiana becomes the last state to ban cockfighting.Posted by sball at 10:01 AM | Comments (0)
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)