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August 20, 2008

Mirror-Induced Behavior in the Magpie (Pica pica): Evidence of Self-Recognition

PLoS makes available on the web the following research article. Prior H, Schwarz A, Güntürkün O (2008) Mirror-Induced Behavior in the Magpie (Pica pica): Evidence of Self-Recognition . PLoS Biol 6(8): e202 doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0060202 http://biology.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371%2Fjournal.pbio.0060202&ct=1

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CAST Releases New Publications

Pasteurellosis Transmission Risks between Domestic and Wild Sheep CAST Commentary Swine Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortality Issue Paper

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August 18, 2008

Pain Experts Say Greater Focus On High-Tech Non-Animal Research Could Help Thousands Of Patients

MedicalNewsToday.com reports there is no safe and effective analgesia for chronic pain despite decades of animal experiments. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118286.php

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New Guidelines Improve Animal Wellbeing

The Australian Government, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) announces the world first guidelines that focus on the wellbeing of animals used for scientific purposes. The Guidelines to Promote the Wellbeing of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes: The Assessment and Alleviation of Pain and Distress in Research Animals focus on all aspects of the care of animals used in research. http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/media/media/rel08/080818.htm

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What to Do With Traumatized Elephant Stirs Up Dallas

The New York Times reports local Dallas, Texas protesters, elephant experts and national animal rights groups are crusading to have Jenny, the abused elephant, sent to sanctuary in Tennessee. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/15/us/15elephant.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

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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.htm

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Dawn in Louisiana: With Cockfighting Outlawed, a Dying Breed Mourn Their 'Heritage'

The Washington Post reports Louisiana becomes the last state to ban cockfighting.

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