ink$>">FDA Takes Action Against Maryland Veal Calf Dealer »
January 8, 2010
Fight Club: Are we doing enough to reduce animal experiments?
TimesOnline.co.uk - We ask two experts: Is medical science doing enough to replace, reduce and refine animal experiments? http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/science/eureka/article6976360.ecePosted by sball at 9:38 AM | TrackBack
Officer accused of shooting scores of dogs
AC360.blogs.cnn.com - A Mississippi animal control officer accused of shooting to death scores of dogs was fired Wednesday from his position as a public servant, authorities said today. http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/01/07/officer-accused-of-shooting-scores-of-dogs/Posted by sball at 9:31 AM | TrackBack
January 7, 2010
Camera traps yield first-time film of tigress and cubs
EurekAlert - Camera traps deep in the Sumatran jungle have captured first-time images of a rare female tiger and her cubs, giving researchers unique insight into the elusive tiger's behaviour. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-01/wwf-cty010610.phpPosted by sball at 10:42 AM | TrackBack
Looking to horses to learn a little big about ourselves
Ottawa Citizen - A unique Kemptville-based program aims to use equine therapy to help counsel people. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinionLooking+horses+learn+about+ourselves/2409308/story.htmlPosted by sball at 10:39 AM | TrackBack
Our Invaluable Invertebrate Collections
The Agricultural Research Service maintains invertebrate collections all over the United States. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jan10insects0110.htmPosted by sball at 10:26 AM | TrackBack
Archiving Parasites and Protozoa for Research, Diagnoses, and More
ARS maintains archival collections of parasites for research, identification, and diagnostic purposes. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jan10/parasites0110.htmPosted by sball at 10:25 AM | TrackBack
Animal Gene Collections Support U.S. Research
The National Animal Germplasm Program (NAGP) preserves the genetic diversity of agriculturally important animals. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jan10/animal0110.htmPosted by sball at 10:22 AM | TrackBack
January 6, 2010
Rhino Poachers charged
KWS.org - 12 poachers caught in possession of two rhino horns weighing a total of 7.2 Kgs , appeared in a Nairobi court on January 4, 2010. http://www.kws.org/kws/info/news/2010/4jan2010poachers.htmlPosted by sball at 11:41 AM | TrackBack
Kenya elephant tramples U.S. mother, baby
CNN -- An American woman and her baby daughter were trampled to death by an elephant while on a forest hike in Kenya, a spokeswoman for the Kenya Wildlife Service said Wednesday. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/01/06/kenya.americans.trampled/Posted by sball at 11:37 AM | TrackBack
Rare Breeds, Frozen in Time
NYTimes.com - SVF is the only organization in the country dedicated to conserving rare heritage livestock breeds by freezing their semen and embryos, a technique called cryopreservation. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/dining/06frozen.htmlPosted by sball at 10:24 AM | TrackBack
January 5, 2010
AWIC 2010 Workshop Dates
March 17-18, 2010May 5-6, 2010
October 20-21, 2010
Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act: A Workshop The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) teaches a one and a half day workshop at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, Maryland for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). For more information go to AWIC Workshops.
Posted by sball at 11:58 AM | TrackBack
Veterinary profession, animal welfare ethics evolve together
JAVMA News - The question is: Should veterinarians press for change or follow? http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jan10/100115f.aspPosted by sball at 11:56 AM | TrackBack
Arizona Charts Record Number Of Rabid Animals In 2009
MedicalNewsToday.com - So far 261 animals tested positive for rabies, 85 more than 2008. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174945.phpPosted by sball at 11:53 AM | TrackBack
Welfare Policies Revised with Strategic Goal in Mind
JAVMA News - The Executive Board approved revisions to AVMA policies concerning the welfare of poultry and lambs and also accepted updates to the policy on veterinarians' responsibility to report animal abuse and neglect. http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jan10/100115s.aspPosted by sball at 11:48 AM | TrackBack
New Vaccines May Help Thwart E. coli O157:H7
Immunizing calves with either of two forms of a vaccine newly developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists might reduce the spread of sometimes deadly Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria. The microbe can flourish in the animals' digestive tracts, yet doesn't cause them to show clinical symptoms of illness. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091217.htmPosted by sball at 7:36 AM
Statement of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Release of USDA Climate Change Analysis
USDA's Chief Economist, Joe Glauber, released the results of his full economic analysis showing that agriculture will benefit from energy and climate legislation if it includes a robust carbon offsets program and other helpful provisions. The costs of such legislation will be modest while returns from offsets will increase over-time and result in positive net income for agriculture. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/12/0622.xmlPosted by sball at 7:32 AM
Welcome to the Virtual Vivarium
Advancing the care of laboratory animals through innovative management tools and concepts. http://www.virtualvivarium.com/Posted by sball at 7:30 AM
State Animal Cruelty Laws Graded
@TheHorse - Kentucky, North Dakota, Hawaii, Idaho, and Mississippi have the weakest animal protection laws in the nation, according to a report released by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF). http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15494Posted by sball at 7:23 AM | TrackBack
Flags down over Block award to Eagles' Vick
BaltimoreSun.com - Animal advocates outraged over teammates' choice. http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bal-md.gl.courage29dec29,0,5628134.storyPosted by sball at 7:19 AM
Racehorse's plight shines light on illegal slaughter farms
CNN -- Freedom's Flight is a beautiful thoroughbred with an impressive pedigree. His bloodlines can be traced to two of the greatest race horses of all time, Seattle Slew and Secretariat. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/12/28/illegal.slaughter.farms/index.htmlPosted by sball at 7:17 AM
January 4, 2010
'Human stomach' machine developed
BBC News - A machine which works as an accurate working model of a human stomach has been developed by researchers at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/norfolk/8435062.stmPosted by sball at 2:00 PM | TrackBack
Teva Animal Health, Inc. expands a voluntary nationwide recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials
Teva Animal Health, Inc. is expanding a nationwide voluntary recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials for all lot numbers within their expiration dates to the Veterinary Level. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm195118.htmPosted by sball at 1:49 PM | TrackBack
Veterinary Medicine Student Internships
FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is now accepting applications for its 2010 Student Summer Intern Program Windows to Regulatory Research.http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/FellowshipInternshipGraduateFacultyPrograms/VeterinaryMedicineStudentInternships/default.htmPosted by sball at 1:46 PM