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May 14, 2009
USDA Completes Inspection of New Iberia Research Center
Inspectors Cite Multiple Issues WASHINGTON, May 11, 2009--The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the results of an inspection of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center. The inspection was conducted on March 17 by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in response to a complaint filed by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2009/05/newiberia.shtml The complete inspection report on USDA’s findings at New Iberia can be found on the APHIS’ Web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/efoia/index.shtml.Posted by sball at 03:03 PM | Comments (0)
May 12, 2009
Louisiana research center under scrutiny for handling of primates
DVM360.com -- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center was cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act. http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Louisiana-research-center-under-scrutiny-for-handl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597828?contextCategoryId=378Posted by sball at 03:26 PM | Comments (0)
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Holds Listening Session In Fort Collins On National Animal Identification System
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today held a roundtable discussion with a variety of stakeholders on the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/05/0161.xmlPosted by sball at 10:21 AM | Comments (0)
International animal testing pact signed
Irish Medical Times, Ireland -- The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, together with its counterparts in the US, Canada and Japan, have signed a new agreement aimed at reducing the number of animal experiments undertaken in labs worldwide.http://www.imt.ie/news/2009/05/international_animal_testing_p.htmlPosted by sball at 10:15 AM | Comments (0)
Animals just want to have fun, survey finds
msnbc.com - The findings, published in the latest Applied Animal Behavior Science, hold moral significance, argues author Jonathan Balcombe. He believes scientists, conservationists and other animal rights activists should not overlook animal joy. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30685018/Posted by sball at 10:12 AM | Comments (0)
Rise in deer ticks puts pets at risk
Glens Falls Post Star (N.Y.) - Dr. James Keller, a veterinarian at Countryside Veterinary Hospital, said he is dealing with three to five new cases of Lyme disease per week. http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/05/09/news/local/doc4a05bc7a70e05051362641.txtPosted by sball at 10:07 AM | Comments (0)
Found in suitcases at Newark Airport: 19 pounds of bushmeat
The Star-Ledger (N.J.) - The screen of a Newark Liberty International Airport X-ray machine displayed red glowing images, tell-tale signs of a curious but surprisingly common luggage item. Bushmeat. http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/seizure_of_bushmeat_from_lugga.htmlPosted by sball at 10:05 AM | Comments (0)
Animal welfare the focus for international transport group
ABC Online, Australia -- An animal transport group, the Animal Transportation Association, has told its members to get up to scratch on animal welfare practices. http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/200905/s2567822.htmPosted by sball at 09:49 AM | Comments (0)