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April 9, 2010
Sago palm poisoning cases increase
The VIN News Service - Poisoning cases from a toxic plant called the sago palm are appearing across the United States because the plant most commonly seen in southern states is now sold in big box stores and gardening shops nationwide. A pet can die within hours of ingesting the plant. http://news.vin.com/vinnews.aspx?articleId=15474Posted by sball at 2:41 PM
Humane Handling Activities And Documentation In Livestock Slaughter Establishments
This notice provides instructions for Public Health Veterinarians (PHVs) and other inspection program personnel to conduct humane handling activities randomly throughout their tour of duty. Also, PHVs are to encourage establishments to develop and implement a systematic approach for the humane handling of animals. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FSISNotices/21-09.pdfPosted by sball at 1:34 PM
Backgrounder: Welfare Implications of Laying Hen Housing
AVMA - http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/laying_hen_housing_bgnd.aspPosted by sball at 1:08 PM
April 7, 2010
Viral Life Cycle of Malignant Catarrhal Fever Explained
The mysterious life cycle of a sheep virus that causes malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) has been discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their university collaborators—the first step in developing a vaccine against the disease. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2010/100405.htmPosted by sball at 9:23 AM
Hardworking dogs are offered free eye exams
TBO.com - ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam Event, which offers free eye exams during May. All active working dogs certified by a formal training program or service organization are eligible. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/26/261755/free-eye-exams-offered-to-hard-working-dogs/Posted by sball at 7:41 AM
For the Battle-Scarred, Comfort at Leash’s End
NYTimes.com - The federal government, not usually at the forefront of alternative medical treatments, is spending several million dollars to study whether scientific research supports anecdotal reports that the dogs might speed recovery from the psychological wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/us/04dogs.htmlPosted by sball at 7:00 AM
Mount Pleasant man pleads guilty
Charleston Post Courier - a Mount Pleasant, man, plead guilty to two counts of violating the Animal Welfare Act by participating in cockfighting contests... http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/apr/07/mount-pleasant-man-pleads-guilty/Posted by sball at 6:49 AM
New board to set state standards for livestock care
The-News-Leader.com - Columbus, Ohio -- Gov. Ted Strickland has signed into law legislation creating the voter-approved Livestock Care Standards Board. http://www.the-news-leader.com/news/article/4804038Posted by sball at 6:46 AM
April 6, 2010
Animals, Research, and Alternatives Conference
August 26-27, 2010, Washington, DC http://altweb.jhsph.edu/news/current/animalsresearch50years.htmlPosted by sball at 2:40 PM
2010 Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines & Audit Guide
Apr. 6 2010 - By Temple Grandin, PhD and published by the American Meat Institute. http://www.animalhandling.org/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/58425Posted by sball at 10:33 AM
April 5, 2010
Thousands of veterinarians sign up for new tiered accreditation
AVMA.org - About 10,000 veterinarians had opted to participate in the revised federal accreditation program by early March, Dr. Timothy R. Cordes said. A Department of Agriculture spokeswoman said the department does not have a target number of participants. http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/apr10/100415e.aspPosted by sball at 2:32 PM
A four-legged graduate: Shelter dog completes USDA training program
GwinnettDailyPost.com - Pepper, a young Beagle-mix, became the first Gwinnett County shelter dog to graduate from a U.S. Department of Agriculture training program to sniff out fruits and meats at customs checkpoints. http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/localnews/headlines/89746532.htmlPosted by sball at 7:57 AM