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August 25, 2009
Updated guidelines for dogs in movies
Examiner.com - The American Humane Association is responsible for ensuring each and every animal’s safety on a movie or TV set. Recently, American Humane released the 2009 update of their "Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media (PDF)". http://www.examiner.com/x-7673-Sacramento-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Updated-guidelines-for-dogs-in-moviesPosted by sball at 10:18 AM | Comments (0)
AVMA appoints new assistant director of Animal Welfare Division
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE - Dr. Cia L. Johnson, newly appointed assistant director of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Animal Welfare Division, hopes to use her food-animal experience to implement new policies and objectives. http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/AVMA-appoints-new-assistant-director-of-Animal-Wel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621118?contextCategoryId=44925Posted by sball at 10:15 AM | Comments (0)
After 22 years, law finally catches up with 'Teflon Ted' Tellefson
Oregonlive.com - Court documents and victims' accounts show that "Teflon Ted," as the 59-year-old has become known in dog-rescue circles, left a long trail of lawsuits, animal-related citations and brokenhearted buyers before he finally pleaded guilty to a total of four counts of animal neglect this month. http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2009/08/after_22_years_law_finally_cat.htmlPosted by sball at 09:43 AM | Comments (0)
Baker man charged with dumping dead pets
Jacksonville.com - The bags of carcasses came from a Jacksonville, Florida vet clinic. http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/crime/2009-08-21/story/baker_man_charged_with_dumping_dead_petsPosted by sball at 09:39 AM | Comments (0)
Kansas City-area research on animal diseases can fetch cures for humans, too
Kansas City Business Journal - Conditions are being studied in comparative medicine — a field in which researchers analyze diseases in animals to better understand the biology of the conditions and how treatments may affect humans. http://kansascity.bizjournals.com/kansascity/stories/2009/08/24/focus2.html?b=1251086400^1957391&ana=e_vertPosted by sball at 09:35 AM | Comments (0)
Exercise Can Be Like Heroin, "Gym Rats" Show
National Geographic News - Hardcore runners who can't bear to skip a workout may be hooked in a way that's similar to heroin addiction, according to a new study of rats. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/08/090820-running-rats-addiction.htmlPosted by sball at 09:19 AM | Comments (0)
Scrutiny for Tennessee Walking Horses
UPI - A crackdown on mistreatment of Tennessee Walking Horses is under way with the formation of a new organization to regulate the breed. http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/08/23/Scrutiny-for-Tennessee-Walking-Horses/UPI-63991251068357/Posted by sball at 09:18 AM | Comments (0)
Danish test can save millions of cattle
Politiken.dk - Danish researchers have developed a new test for foot and mouth that can save millions of animals. http://politiken.dk/newsinenglish/article774156.ecePosted by sball at 09:16 AM | Comments (0)
Cardiac Muscle Patch Succeeds In Animals
Medical News Today - Scientists in Israel have successfully grown heart muscle in the abdomen and then used it to patch and repair the hearts of rats after they had suffered heart attack. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161738.phpPosted by sball at 09:14 AM | Comments (0)
New AWIC Publication -- Horses in History Bibliography
Horses in History Bibliography is an attempt to give the reader an idea of the nature and scope of the collections at the National Agricultural Library. It does not list every title and collection on horses in the library, but tries to list some of the more important ones. The collection includes books on the history of different breeds, breeding techniques, farrier or blacksmith skills, health and veterinary medicine, and general horsemanship.Posted by sball at 08:20 AM | Comments (0)
August 24, 2009
As residents age, geriatric medicine comes to zoo
Post-Gazette.com - Captive animals here follow zoo trend for longevity. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09235/992507-455.stm#ixzz0P6SLOSDSPosted by sball at 08:33 AM | Comments (0)
New stem cell research could reduce number of animal experiments
Physorg.com - Researchers from the University of Bath are embarking on a project to use stem cell technology that could reduce the number of animal experiments used to study conditions such as motor neurone disease. http://www.physorg.com/news168599961.htmlPosted by sball at 07:51 AM | Comments (0)
Around the Final Turn, and Heading for a Home
NYTimes.com - Ensuring Aging Racehorses Find a Home After the Homestretch. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/sports/24tour.htmlPosted by sball at 07:36 AM | Comments (0)
August 20, 2009
Box Springs man charged with dogfighting; 29 pit bulls seized
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Staked to the ground with 3-foot logging chains around their necks, pit bull dogs possibly used for fighting were seized Wednesday from a wooded area in Box Springs, Ga. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/story/812539.htmlPosted by sball at 02:12 PM | Comments (0)
The best shod elephant at a Devon zoo
KSBY.com - The 40-year-old pachyderm was suffering from foot abscesses until the staff at her zoo in Devon, England had her fitted her with a pair of red slippers to keep her comfortable. http://www.ksby.com/Global/story.asp?S=10959668Posted by sball at 11:46 AM | Comments (0)
Study Reveals Mercury Contamination in Fish Nationwide
Scientists detected mercury contamination in every fish sampled in 291 streams across the country, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study released today. http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/081909.htmlPosted by sball at 11:41 AM | Comments (0)
August 19, 2009
Internet tool aims to simplify search for pet microchip registry information
VIN News Service - A new online search engine launched yesterday is designed to streamline the search for owners of lost pets implanted with microchips. http://news.vin.com/vinnews.aspx?articleId=13627Posted by sball at 02:29 PM | Comments (0)
Vet scientists' work on diagnostic, intervention tools for h1n1 helps human health lab, too
EurekAlert.org - If some day you are tested for the H1N1 virus without the painful prick of a needle, thank a pig -- and a team of Kansas State University researchers and their collaborators who are connecting animal and human health. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-08/ksu-vsw081809.phpPosted by sball at 09:17 AM | Comments (0)
The Humane Society of the United States Releases List of Humane Options for Disposal of Horse Remains
@HumaneSociety - This list is provided as a resource for horse owners and is for informational purposes only...This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change over time. http://www.hsus.org/horses_equines/resources/Posted by sball at 08:57 AM | Comments (0)
August 18, 2009
Canine Influenza (Dog Flu) Informational Websites
CDC - Questions & Answers Key Facts about Canine Influenza (Dog Flu)http://www.cdc.gov/flu/canine Additional Resources: http://doginfluenza.com http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2009/06/caninevacc.shtmlPosted by sball at 11:03 AM | Comments (0)
To Avoid Bird Strikes, Just Tell The Birds To Move
NPR.org - Some wildlife biologists are considering: warning birds away from aircraft in the sky by communicating with them visually. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111934737Posted by sball at 10:56 AM | Comments (0)