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June 28, 2011
Guidelines issued for treating combat dogs
USAToday.com - "Canines differ in anatomy and physiology," the guidelines say. "Knowledge of key differences will assist the physician in resuscitating and stabilizing … prior to transport to veterinary care." http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/afghanistan/2011-06-23-Afghanistan-war-dogs-combat-guidelines_n.htmPosted by sball at 10:07 AM
#Flood: If you can't evacuate #livestock, move them to higher ground.
@redcrossdog - Woof! http://bit.ly/gq6bMi #rcdogPosted by sball at 9:05 AM
June 24, 2011
Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 24, 2011 http://www.takeyourdog.com/Posted by sball at 10:12 AM
GAO Report: Horse Slaughter, 2011
Congress directed GAO to examine horse welfare since cessation of domestic slaughter in 2007. The study was completed and published June 22, 2011. Highlights Page (PDF | 73.7KB) Full Report (PDF | 3.5MB) Recommendations (HTML).Posted by sball at 8:58 AM
June 22, 2011
Racked by PTSD, a veteran finds calm in a pound pup named Cheyenne
WashingtonPost.com - This is a different kind of tale of K-9 Corps bravery, distinct from those exploits of grenades sniffed out and warnings barked. Cheyenne’s heroics were in her unconditional devotion. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/racked-by-ptsd-a-veteran-finds-calm-in-a-pound-pup-named-cheyenne/2011/06/16/AGLiYIeH_story.htmlPosted by sball at 9:24 AM
New naval brig opening reveals special program
WCIV-TV | ABC News 4 - To mark the opening of the eight point one million dollar project, the brig revealed a program that's lesser known-- it's military service dog training program. http://www.abcnews4.com/story/14952915/new-naval-brig-opening-reveals-special-programPosted by sball at 8:13 AM
ACVO Gives Free Exams to Service Animals
VetPracticeNews.com - The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists today announced a 25 percent increase in service animal exams from last year at the ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam Event. More than 200 volunteer board certified veterinary ophthalmologists. http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-breaking-news/2011/06/21/acvo-gives-free-exams-to-service-animals.aspxPosted by sball at 8:11 AM
APHIS Pleased With Animal Evacuations At Two Flood-Ravaged North Dakota Zoos
USDA Blog - During the height of the flooding, APHIS’ Animal Care Program monitored reports coming from the zoos and kept abreast of river levels. http://blogs.usda.gov/2011/06/20/aphis-pleased-with-animal-evacuations-at-two-flood-ravaged-north-dakota-zoos/Posted by sball at 8:03 AM
Blueberries Help Lab Rats Build Strong Bones
@ARSInformation - Compounds in blueberries might turn out to have a powerful effect on formation of strong, healthy bones, if results from studies with laboratory rats turn out to hold true for humans. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2011/110621.htmPosted by sball at 7:49 AM
No cull of badgers in Wales during scientific review
BBC.co.uk - Controversial plans for a badger cull in west Wales have been put on hold while a review is carried out. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-13858560Posted by sball at 7:33 AM
Orangutan rescues coot chick from water at zoo in Dublin
BBC.co.uk - Footage of an orangutan apparently trying to revive a poorly coot chick has emerged online two years after the video was recorded.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13814508Posted by sball at 7:31 AM