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September 8, 2010
EU tightens rules on welfare of lab animals
BBC.co.uk - The EU has agreed on new rules aimed at reducing the number of animals used in lab experiments and tightening controls over such procedures. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11230884Posted by sball at 3:09 PM
Giant rats put noses to work on Africa's land mine epidemic
CNN.com - Niko Mushi hated rats, as did most people in his village near Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro -- until he learned the critters had a nose for land mines. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/09/07/herorats.detect.landmines/index.htmlPosted by sball at 3:05 PM
September 7, 2010
The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm224987.htmPosted by sball at 9:38 AM
Scientists Uncover Counterpart Of Cerebral Cortex In Marine Worms
MedicalNewsToday.com - Unexpectedly, scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, have now discovered a true counterpart of the cerebral cortex in an invertebrate, a marine worm. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/199940.phpPosted by sball at 9:16 AM
Egg industry alarmed about efforts to limit cage sizes
WashingtonPost.com - Even before the recent salmonella outbreak, the nation's egg industry was struggling to fend off another threat: allegations that it was cruel to chickens. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/03/AR2010090302455.htmlPosted by sball at 8:55 AM
September 2, 2010
It’s Hurricane Season Prepare!
Find Animal Emergency and Disaster Planning Information - http://bit.ly/5pHlmUPosted by sball at 12:16 PM
Early Registration Extended for the Animal Welfare and Scientific Research: 1985 to 2010 Symposium
Register now and save! Discounted registration extended to September 15. You can reserve a space now at the discounted rate with payment due by October 8. Animal Welfare and Scientific Research: 1985 to 2010 Symposium October 25-26, 2010 Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Bethesda, MD Recognizing 25 Years of Improving Animal Welfare and Advancing Science Day 1 will focus on Animal Welfare and advances in: • Animal Housing Facilities • IACUCs • Education and Training • Veterinary Care Evening session – features a Keynote Address by Dr. Charles McCarthy who was instrumental in the development of federal regulations for the protection of human and animal research subjects. Day 2 will focus on the contributions of Scientific Research to human and animal health. Select topics: • Advances in Global Infectious Disease Research • Development of Medicines and Devices for Humans and Animals • Genetic Vulnerabilities Associated with Cancer and Aging • Understanding Depression, Schizophrenia, and Autism For more about the program, click here (PDF). Pre Conference Events | October 24, 2010 • IACUC 101 Workshop • Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act: AWIC Workshop Symposium Web site: http://www.awsrsymposium.com.Posted by sball at 12:13 PM