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November 18, 2009
Canine flu: How big a threat?
The VIN News Service - Public interest in the dog flu shot and a heightened sensitivity among clinicians on the subject. http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=14307Posted by sball at 03:05 PM | Comments (0)
November 17, 2009
Dr. Jane Goodall - Interior Department; Secretary Salazar to Honor Her With His First Lifetime Achievement Award
Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall to Discuss International Issues and Showcase New Book At Interior Department; Secretary Salazar to Honor Her With His First Lifetime Achievement Award. http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/111209.htmlPosted by sball at 03:05 PM | Comments (0)
Undercover Video Shows Pig Farm Employees Allegedly Abusing Pigs
MyFoxChicago.com - A disturbing video released exclusively to Fox News by the animal rights group Mercy for Animals (MFA) shows a string of alleged abuses at one of the nation's largest pig farms, including footage of employees picking up baby pigs and tossing them like footballs. http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/national/Undercover_Video_Shows_Pig_Farm_Employees_Allegedly_Abusing_Pigs_27611287Posted by sball at 02:24 PM | Comments (0)
Thousands of hogs found dead; foul play suspected
KTIV - Authorities are investigating the suffocation death of nearly 4,000 hogs in rural Hull, Iowa. http://www.ktiv.com/global/story.asp?s=11516666Posted by sball at 02:17 PM | Comments (0)
November 16, 2009
European Mouse Phenotyping Resource of Standardised Screens
EMPReSS is a database of SOPs, developed by the EUMORPHIA consortium, that can be used to describe the phenotype of a mouse. http://empress.har.mrc.ac.uk/Posted by sball at 01:29 PM | Comments (0)
Missing dog found duct-taped
TimesUnion.com - A Saratoga County man hunting on his property found something he was not looking for Sunday: A dog bound in duct tape and discarded in a trash bag. http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=865001#ixzz0X2RLlCRMPosted by sball at 10:55 AM | Comments (0)
Federal Veterinarians at Work
When you think of the places where veterinarians work, you probably think of the animal hospital where you take your pet. Or maybe you think of a dairy farm. You probably don’t think of the federal government. But over 3000 veterinarians work for the federal government. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm188851.htmPosted by sball at 07:57 AM | Comments (0)