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July 30, 2010
Pennsylvania Dairy Farm Agrees to Stop Improper Medication
FDA - A Pennsylvania dairy farm has agreed to abide by federal regulations that protect meat from illegal drug residues caused by the unapproved medication of cattle before slaughter. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm220278.htmPosted by kadams at 10:29 AM
Evamist Hormone Spray May Cause Illness in Pets
FDA - The Center for Veterinary Medicine would like pet owners to know that Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray), has the potential to cause health problems in pets exposed to the product on the owner’s skin. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm220420.htmPosted by kadams at 10:28 AM
July 29, 2010
Houston Co. (Georgia) Cities Work to Ban Tethering Pets
13WMAZ.com - The cities of Houston County are discussing unifying their animal control ordinances on tethering. http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=83906&catid=153Posted by kadams at 4:20 PM
Pet advocates hail 'groundbreaking' shelter law
Delawareonline - Surrounded by dogs awaiting adoption, Gov. Jack Markell on Friday signed into law legislation to give Delaware what some have called the most comprehensive animal shelter law in the country. http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20100724/NEWS/7240343Posted by kadams at 4:18 PM
Prescription Cat Food Recalled Over Fears About Salmonella
NYTimes - The maker of Iams-brand products said it was recalling two lots of prescription cat food because of possible salmonella contamination. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/26/business/26recall.htmlPosted by kadams at 4:17 PM
One girl sparks a campaign for oxygen masks for pets
USAToday - Pets in dozens of towns across the nation are more likely to survive a fire because of the efforts of a young girl. http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/pets/2010-07-28-petoxygen28_ST_N.htmPosted by kadams at 4:14 PM
Non-Human Sugar in Biotech Drugs Causes Inflammation
MedicalNewsToday - A kind of sugar molecule common to chimpanzees, gorillas and other mammals but not found in humans provokes a strong immune response in some people, likely worsening conditions in which chronic inflammation is a major issue. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/195824.phpPosted by kadams at 1:13 PM
Can You Ask A Pig If His Glass Is Half Full?
MedicalNewsToday - Babe may be the most famous sensitive pig in the world but new research from Newcastle University suggests he is by no means the only one. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196057.phpPosted by kadams at 1:00 PM
Scientists Help Cattle Producers Protect Herds Against Summer Stresses
USDA, ARS - It might seem overly obvious to say that cattle need some kind of shade for protection from dangerous conditions, but a group of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers wondered precisely how much shade is needed and what types of sun shelters would best meet the needs of animals and improve the bottom line for livestock producers.http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/ha/han42.htmPosted by kadams at 12:57 PM
New Cancer 3D Technology Helps to Reduce Animal Experiments
NC3rs - Over £4 million for 13 research projects that aim to replace, reduce or refine the use of animals in research and testing was announced on 26 July 2010 by the NC3Rs. http://www.nc3rs.org.uk/news.asp?id=1394Posted by kadams at 12:56 PM
Altruism Blossoms in Tamarin Monkeys, Study Shows
JSOnline.com - Tamarins give their partners a tasty treat even when it doesn't benefit them, and even when their mate had been stingy with them in the past, according to a study published online July 14 in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. http://www.jsonline.com/features/health/99251139.htmlPosted by kadams at 12:00 PM
USDA Seeks Public Comment on Distance Learning and Telemedicine Programs
MedicalNewsToday.com -- Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager announced that USDA will facilitate a virtual discussion for individuals interested in the field of telemedicine.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/195726.phpPosted by kadams at 11:57 AM
Statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2009
UK Home Office - The statistics in this publication relate to scientific procedures performed using living animals subject to the provisions of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, during the year 2009. http://rds.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs10/spanimals09.pdfPosted by kadams at 11:54 AM
Fur and feathers fly as San Francisco weighs ban on pet sales
LATimes.com - What began as a proposal to ban sales of dogs and cats quickly grew to include birds, hamsters, rats and other small mammals. Shelters and rescue groups could still offer adoptions. http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/25/local/la-me-pet-sales-ban-20100726Posted by sball at 8:39 AM
Pet Tales: Paralyzed therapy cat inspires patients
Post-Gazette.com - Scooter just might be the most amazing, most appreciated therapy animal to ever grace a hospital hallway. While institutional doors have opened to an increasing number of dogs, Scooter is a cat, and that's a rarity in therapy circles. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10205/1074966-62.stmPosted by sball at 8:38 AM
Horse death from EEE heightens concern
Boston.com - The death of a horse infected with eastern equine encephalitis may signal a severe year for the disease, which can be lethal when mosquitoes spread it to humans. http://www.boston.com/news/health/blog/2010/07/horse_death_fro.htmlPosted by sball at 8:37 AM
Despite oil, baby turtles being released to Gulf
Yahoo.com - Federal biologists are releasing thousands of endangered baby sea turtles into the western Gulf of Mexico, betting that by the time the silver dollar-sized swimmers make it to the oil-fouled waters of the eastern Gulf, BP will have cleaned up its goopy mess. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100724/ap_on_sc/us_gulf_oil_spill_endangered_turtlesPosted by sball at 8:34 AM
'Activity monitors' for assessing pain in arthritic horses discussed
@TheHorse - A watch-sized activity monitor capable of continuously measuring intensity, frequency, and duration of movement for extended periods and in all directions can be used to document activity in dogs with osteoarthritis (OA). http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16734Posted by sball at 7:41 AM
Dogs automatically imitate people
Discovery.com - Some dogs may look like their owners, but all dogs imitate their human companions. http://news.discovery.com/animals/pets-dogs-imitate-people.htmlPosted by sball at 7:39 AM
Spain’s Catalonia bans bullfighting
CNN - Catalonia became the first Spanish mainland region to ban bullfighting after its parliament voted Wednesday to outlaw the tradition on animal cruelty grounds. http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/07/28/spain.bullfighting/index.htmlPosted by sball at 7:37 AM
Alternatives to animal testing for cosmetics: public consultation launched
ECVAM - On 23 July 2010, the Commission launched a public consultation on a draft report on alternative methods for cosmetic testing. http://ecvam.jrc.ec.europa.eu/page_pdf.cfm?voce=m&idvoce=6Posted by sball at 7:33 AM
How to Curb Your Dog's Barking
CBS - Every dog owner knows how annoying it can be if your pooch barks too much or at the wrong times. But, says Andrea Arden, a pet expert and director of Andrea Arden Dog Training, there are ways to control the tendency in your canine. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/24/earlyshow/saturday/main6709139.shtmlPosted by sball at 7:03 AM
Harmful Pet Treats: Foods Every Owner Should Avoid
ZooToo.com - A table scrap here, a little taste there — when indulging our pets, the temptation to slip them tiny treats of our food can be strong. But certain human foods can be dangerous to pets, so keep your animals safe and healthy by avoiding these risky treats. http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/harmfulpettreatsfoodseveryowne-1650Posted by sball at 7:01 AM
Author looks at pros and cons of keeping animals in captivity
TCPalm.com - Thomas French to talk about new book at the Blake Library on Friday. http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jul/14/wild-things-author-looks-at-pros-and-cons-of-in/Posted by sball at 6:54 AM
Ducks, gorillas living together at Chicago zoo
ABClocal.go.com - In literature, some animals don't get along, like the 'Tortoise' and the 'Hare' or the 'Big Bad Wolf' and the 'Three Little Pigs.' However, "The Ducks and the Gorillas" get along just fine in a modern-day fairy tale playing out at Lincoln Park Zoo. http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7555220Posted by sball at 6:52 AM
WWII Museum Exhibit to Honor Hooved Heroes
@TheHorse - The National World War II Museum exhibit, "Loyal Forces: Animals in WWII," commemorates the four animals armed forces used the most--horses, mules, dogs, and pigeons--and the roles these creatures filled in all areas of the war. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16710Posted by sball at 6:51 AM
July 28, 2010
Service Animal - New Definition Under the ADA
Service Animals. The rule defines "service animal" as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. The rule states that other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals. Dogs that are not trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability, including dogs that are used purely for emotional support, are not service animals. The final rule also clarifies that individuals with mental disabilities who use service animals that are trained to perform a specific task are protected by the ADA. The rule permits the use of trained miniature horses as alternatives to dogs, subject to certain limitations. To allow flexibility in situations where using a horse would not be appropriate, the final rule does not include miniature horses in the definition of "service animal." http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/factsheets/title2_factsheet.htmlhttp://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleII_2010/reg2_2010.html
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