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July 28, 2011
Use of the Murine Local Lymph Node Assay for Potency Categorization of Chemicals Causing Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Humans
More information about the ICCVAM evaluation of the use of the LLNA for potency categorization can be found on the NICEATM-ICCVAM Web site at: http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/methods/immunotox/LLNApotency.htmPosted by sball at 3:35 PM
Work on model animal welfare curriculum under way
American Veterinary Medical Association - While not completely absent from veterinary curricula, instruction in animal welfare science and ethics has come under increasing criticism as insufficient, unsystematic, and disconnected in delivery. In response, the AVMA created the Model Animal Welfare Curriculum Planning Group with the goal of helping veterinary students receive the education necessary to be leaders in the field of animal welfare as graduate veterinarians. http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/aug11/110815c.aspPosted by sball at 7:39 AM
Hastings Center's Work On Ethics Of Medical Research With Animals Supported By New Grant
MedicalNewsToday.com - The Hastings Center awarded a $159,000 grant to explore the ethical, scientific, and legal issues on using animals in medical research and on the prospects for using alternatives to animal models. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/231341.phpPosted by sball at 7:36 AM
USDA Blog: An Update on the Animal Disease Traceability Framework
@USDA - http://1.usa.gov/piLYWLPosted by sball at 7:27 AM