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August 03, 2009
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius Announce New Strategies to Keep America's Food Supply Safe
Departments Take Steps to Reduce Foodborne Pathogens in Ground Beef, Leafy Greens, Tomatoes, and Melons. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/07/0359.xmlPosted by sball at 11:19 AM | Comments (0)
Work of forensic veterinarians helps take a bite out of dogfighting
KansasCity.com - Merck, a top forensic veterinarian, flew in from Atlanta to help with the country’s largest-ever dogfighting bust. http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/1360417.htmlPosted by sball at 11:11 AM | Comments (0)
FDA Takes Action Against Teva Animal Health Inc.
Company fails to adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm174880.htmPosted by sball at 10:28 AM | Comments (0)
Great Ape House Update
National Zoological Park - Primate interns have been busy at work creating new enrichment items and studying the ways in which they influence the behavior of our ape residents. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Primates/Exhibits/orangutans-July09.cfmPosted by sball at 10:21 AM | Comments (0)
Statement from Acting APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea Regarding Allegations of Animal Abuse in Ringling Brothers Circus
On July 21, 2009, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) received a complaint from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals regarding mistreatment of elephants and tigers at Ringling Brothers Circus. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has initiated a thorough investigation into these allegations. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2009/07/ringbros.shtmlPosted by sball at 10:14 AM | Comments (0)
Developing Attractants, Repellants for a Cattle Pest
New research from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) shows that two nepetalactone compounds found in catnip can discourage stable flies from biting cattle. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/090731.htmPosted by sball at 10:03 AM | Comments (0)
July 31, 2009
Chimps born to appreciate music
BBC News - Chimpanzees are biologically programmed to appreciate pleasant music. http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8174000/8174534.stmPosted by sball at 02:22 PM | Comments (0)
Special Reports: Animal Welfare July 2009
The Hill - by Congressional Lawmakers http://thehill.com/special-reports-animal-welfare-july-2009.htmlPosted by sball at 02:09 PM | Comments (0)
Animal Welfare: Unscrupulous dealers usher ‘random-source’ dogs and cats into labs
The Hill - Imagine that your beloved family pet was stolen, sold to an individual who beat her, starved her, failed to give her the necessary veterinary care, and eventually sold her to a laboratory where painful and often deadly medical experiments were conducted on her. Well, it’s happening across the country right now. http://thehill.com/animal-welfare-unscrupulous-dealers-usher-random-source-dogs-and-cats-into-labs.htmlPosted by sball at 02:02 PM | Comments (0)
Tiger does a disappearing act from Las Vegas magic show... and prowls the city's streets Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1203440/Tiger-does-disappearing-act-Las-Vegas-magic--prowls-citys-streets
DailyMail.co.uk - A rare white tiger that features in a Las Vegas magic show performed a surprise disappearing act - when it escaped from its cage and went on the prowl. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1203440/Tiger-does-disappearing-act-Las-Vegas-magic--prowls-citys-streets.html#ixzz0MqIlg288Posted by sball at 09:17 AM | Comments (0)
Raiders find 'sophisticated' dogfight ring in East End
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Animal control officers seized 11 pit bulls in the raid late Wednesday and found at least one dead dog on a closet floor in the basement.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09212/987700-53.stm#ixzz0Mq4eVYJaPosted by sball at 08:21 AM | Comments (0)
July 30, 2009
Due to shortages, veterinary students get a free ride
The MetroWest Daily News - There is a growing shortage of veterinarians, particularly in the fields of public health and food safety; as a result, young veterinarians can get expensive school loans comped. http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/education/x2050830192/Due-to-shortages-veterinary-students-get-a-free-ridePosted by sball at 11:32 AM | Comments (0)
Simulated savannah to house elephant study at Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham News - The Birmingham Zoo will break ground Wednesday on a $12.5 million Trails of Africa exhibit, a simulated savannah setting which will serve as home to what zoo officials are calling a one-of-a-kind elephant exhibit. http://blog.al.com/birmingham-news-stories/2009/07/simulated_savannah_to_house_el.htmlPosted by sball at 11:20 AM | Comments (0)
Indy Zoo vet to treat African gorillas
WISHTV.com - A veterinarian at the Indianapolis Zoo is preparing to take on an assignment of a lifetime on the other side of the world. Dr. Jan Ramer leaves Sunday for Africa. http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/Indy_Zoo_vet_to_treat_African_gorillas2_20090727Posted by sball at 11:17 AM | Comments (0)
Six Catastrophic Injuries Reported at Del Mar
@TheHorse - Six horses have died from catastrophic injuries at Del Mar during a 10-day span that includes the first week of racing. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=14618Posted by sball at 11:09 AM | Comments (0)
South Florida horses likely slaughtered for meat
MiamiHerald.com -- Nearly 20 horses have been slaughtered and butchered in Miami-Dade and Broward counties since January, and police are investigating whether the meat is being sold on the black market. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/v-fullstory/story/1161684.htmlPosted by sball at 10:59 AM | Comments (0)
Cats 'exploit' humans by purring
BBC News -- Cat owners may have suspected as much, but it seems our feline friends have found a way to manipulate us humans. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8147566.stmPosted by sball at 10:29 AM | Comments (0)
NC3Rs awards £4.5 million for projects on animal testing alternatives
PharmaTimes.com -- The UK’s National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) has announced funding of £4.5 million for 13 new ‘3Rs’ projects. http://www.pharmatimes.com/ClinicalNews/article.aspx?id=16326Posted by sball at 10:28 AM | Comments (0)
July 28, 2009
Animal Welfare Act Guidelines for County and State Fairs
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) -- The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) requires people who exhibit animals to the public for compensation to be licensed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The AWA also excludes certain activities from this requirement, including the exhibition of agricultural animals for the purposes of promoting agricultural arts, sciences, and production. This means that agricultural exhibits at State and county fairs are exempt. However, some exhibition activities found at State and county fairs do require the exhibitors to be licensed under the AWA. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare/content/printable_version/fs_fairex.pdfPosted by sball at 09:30 AM | Comments (0)
July 27, 2009
USDA Closing National Animal Identification System Listening Tour Comment Period on August 3
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will close the comment period for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) listening tour on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Comments received on or before Aug. 3 will be considered. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2009/07/naistour.shtmlPosted by sball at 01:27 PM | Comments (0)
Twilight for Animal Testing of Cosmetics?
ThDailyGreen.com -- Many companies have been phasing out the controversial Draize Test and other methods that rely on lab animals. http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/animal-testing-cosmetics-460709Posted by sball at 12:28 PM | Comments (0)
Playful dolphin strands NZ woman
BBCNews -- A New Zealand swimmer got into difficulty when a friendly dolphin stopped her returning to shore. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8170130.stmPosted by sball at 12:26 PM | Comments (0)
Humane control of rats and mice
Smallholder.co.uk -- A Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) Working Group has been considering ways to promote welfare improvements in the control of rodents and, as a result of these deliberations, UFAW has just published a document on ‘Guiding principles in the humane control of rats and mice’. http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/4512693.Humane_control_of_rats_and_mice/ UFAW -- Guiding principles in the Humane Control of Rats and MicePosted by sball at 12:17 PM | Comments (0)
EU Bans Seal Product Imports Across 27-Nation Bloc
Bloomberg -- The European Union agreed today to ban the trading of all seal products within the 27-nation region, effective the summer of 2010. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=ahr0yGYQWfNcPosted by sball at 12:03 PM | Comments (0)
Bird ring bust
CNN.com (VIDEO)-- Nineteen people were arrested in a canary-fighting investigation in Shelton, Connecticut. WFSB reports. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/07/27/konopka.bird.ring.wfsbPosted by sball at 12:01 PM | Comments (0)