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July 27, 2009
In Human-Dog Communication, Breed Is As Important As Species
MedicalNewsToday.com -- Dog breeds selected to work in visual contact with humans, such as sheep dogs and gun dogs, are better able to comprehend a pointing gesture than those breeds that usually work without direct supervision. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158736.phpPosted by sball at 07:29 AM | Comments (0)
July 23, 2009
Yo quiero Doggy Heaven: Taco Bell icon dies at 15
Reuters.com -- Taco Bell dog dies at age 15. http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/07/22/yo-quiero-doggy-heaven-taco-bell-icon-dies-at-15/Posted by sball at 02:29 PM | Comments (0)
July 22, 2009
FDA: Adulterated Animal Feed Seized From N.Ky. Facility
KYPost.com -- At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. marshals seized livestock and horse feeds stored under filthy conditions at the Bi-County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc., in Florence, Ky. http://www.kypost.com/content/wcposhared/story/FDA-Adulterated-Animal-Feed-Seized-From-N-Ky/TPpGZmWgCkCBkRls7_6Ogw.cspxPosted by sball at 03:33 PM | Comments (0)
Cardiac Research at Colorado State University Shows Diseased Heart Valves in Dogs Produce Serotonin
Colorado State University -- A significant part of the question of what causes mitral valve disease in dogs, giving scientists and medical experts clues into new possible ways to treat or prevent the disease, may have been solved by a Colorado State University veterinarian. http://www.news.colostate.edu/Release/4712Posted by sball at 01:40 PM | Comments (0)
Animal testing essential to NHS, say ministers
London Evening Standard -- The number of animal experiments carried out in Britain rose by 14 per cent last year, government figures show. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23722312-details/Animal+testing+essential+to+NHS,+say+ministers/article.doPosted by sball at 01:37 PM | Comments (0)
Researchers design first model motor nerve system that's insulated and organized like the human body
EurekAlert.org -- Advances in lab-grown motor nerves can lead to cures for diabetic neuropathy and help further understanding of multiple sclerosis and related conditions. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-07/e-rdf072109.phpPosted by sball at 01:16 PM | Comments (0)
Kentucky Horse Council Publishes Equine Minimum Standards of Care
@TheHorse -- The Kentucky Horse Council recently developed an eight page educational guide called Minimum Standards for Equine Care in Kentucky. http://www.kentuckyhorse.org/en/rel/88/Posted by sball at 01:15 PM | Comments (0)