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January 14, 2009
Study Suggests How To Avoid Slaughter Of Yellowstone Bison
RedOrbit News -- Last winter, government agencies killed one third of Yellowstone National Park's bison herd due to concerns about the possible spread of a livestock disease to cattle that graze in areas around the park. http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1622257/study_suggests_how_to_avoid_slaughter_of_yellowstone_bison/index.html?source=r_sciencePosted by sball at 08:41 AM | Comments (0)
New mouse model found for allergy
RedOrbit News -- Researchers in Chicago say they have developed a new way to get mice to mimic symptoms of humans having an allergic reaction to peanuts. http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1622541/new_mouse_model_found_for_allergy/index.html?source=r_sciencePosted by sball at 08:38 AM | Comments (0)
January 13, 2009
University of Minnesota Offers Quarterly Webinars for Horse Owners
The webinars will feature University of Minnesota faculty presenting research-based information on a variety of topics including horse health, nutrition, forage utilization, manure management and general care. http://www.extension.org/pages/University_of_Minnesota_Offers_Quarterly_Webinars_for_Horse_OwnersPosted by sball at 02:36 PM | Comments (0)
Tiger exhibitor loses license
Duluth News Tribune, MN - A Texas-based tiger exhibitor was found guilty by a federal judge of abusing his animals and violating the Animal Welfare Act. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/109427/group/home/Posted by sball at 02:29 PM | Comments (0)
Unwanted Exotic Animals Find Refuge at South Florida Zoos
Palm Beach Post (WEST PALM BEACH) - The Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park is full of animals the zoo didn't want. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2009/01/10/a1b_exotics_main_0111.htmlPosted by sball at 02:26 PM | Comments (0)
Protein Might One Day Prevent Blindness
Yahoo! News (HealthDay News) - Researchers working with mice have identified a protein that appears to prolong the lives of retinal cells in both healthy and diseased eyes. http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20090109/hl_hsn/proteinmightonedaypreventblindness;_ylt=AtxjLi08hkhfLRv4GH4vHAO3j7ABPosted by sball at 02:24 PM | Comments (0)
Shanghai Seller Stops Sales of Suspect Dog Food
The Associated Press (SHANGHAI, China) - A local distributor of a popular brand of dog food said Monday it had suspended sales of the product following reports that dogs who ate it had died from aflatoxin poisoning. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jP0C1Aoi0pUm3LIAfqDoB4Dpi8BwD95LL3A81Posted by sball at 02:20 PM | Comments (0)
Pink slips for porcupines? U.S. zoos face cuts
MSNBC.msn.com -- As states slash funding, the shortfalls hit 'living museums' especially hard. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28634539/Posted by sball at 02:14 PM | Comments (0)
Proceedings: Complementary Relationships in Animal Agriculture
Complementary Relationships in Animal Agriculture. One in a Series of Educational Programs Presented by the Future Trends in Animal Agriculture USDA. CSREES. Plant and Animal Systems. http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/FTAAProceedings/FTAA_2008.pdf (PDF 4.6 MB)Posted by sball at 07:36 AM | Comments (0)
January 08, 2009
ECVAM develops two new methods to avoid skin irritation testing in animals
Euroalert.net-- Research activities carried out at the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM), aim to deliver new testing methods which will avoid unnecessary tests using animals for the validation of chemical substances safety. http://euroalert.net/en/news.aspx?idn=8317Posted by sball at 02:34 PM | Comments (0)
January 07, 2009
How Many Pets Are Poisoned by Lawn Pesticides?
TheDailyGreen.com -- A new Web site allows veterinarians to report and track pesticide poisonings so dogs, cats and other pets can be better protected. http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/pets-pesticides-47010505Posted by sball at 01:29 PM | Comments (0)