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September 25, 2012
New Lyme Test for Dogs and Horses
As of June 15, 2011, the Serology/Immunology laboratory at the AHDC offers a new assay for the detection of antibodies to B. burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease. The new assay (Lyme multiplex assay) is available for testing samples from dogs and horses. http://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/news/lyme.cfmPosted by sball at 3:23 PM
Artificial-enzyme method could make model organisms more useful in study of diseases.
http://www.nature.com/news/custom-gene-editing-rewrites-zebrafish-dna-1.11463Posted by sball at 2:13 PM
September 24, 2012
@USDA_APHIS APHIS accredited vets can now supervise quarantines for horse exports to Argentina.
>50% of its horse imports are from U.S., valued @ $2M/yrPosted by sball at 11:18 AM
@fema Great emergency planning tips & resources for pets at
http://go.usa.gov/ruwG #CDCChat http://t.co/6qGkvYRMPosted by sball at 10:40 AM
Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully sticks Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm320569.htmPosted by sball at 8:50 AM
September 21, 2012
'Hero pig' rescues goat in pond (VIDEO)
WTOP.com - A pig at a petting zoo appears to have helped a goat avoid disaster after the latter animal got its foot stuck underwater in a pond. http://www.wtop.com/681/3048131/Hero-PigPosted by sball at 3:20 PM
Oregon Zoo makes a medical breakthrough with polar bears
OregonLive.com - Oregon Zoo staffers who work with polar bears believe they may be the first in the world to successfully draw blood from the dangerous beasts without first anesthetizing them. http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/09/oregon_zoo_makes_a_medical_bre.htmlPosted by sball at 3:18 PM
Sharing Resources On Animal Abuse Cases
WBAL - Prosecutors, police and animal advocates are taking part in a summit at Stevenson University in Owings Mills to share resources for investigating and prosecuting animal abuse cases. http://www.wbal.com/article/94174/3/template-story/Sharing-Resources-On-Animal-Abuse-CasesPosted by sball at 3:16 PM
USDA Suspends license of Tri-State Zoo in Cumberland, Maryland
Court Docket No. 11-0222 http://www.dm.usda.gov/oaljdecisions/120802_11-0222_DO_TriStateZoologicalPark.pdfPosted by sball at 8:43 AM
September 20, 2012
The National Toxicology Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2011
Is now available website at: http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/Pubs/NTP2011_AnnualReport_508.pdf. This gives information for Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological MethodsPosted by sball at 11:34 AM
September 19, 2012
@librarycongress Improved legislative information through a new website -
eventually replace THOMAS sitePosted by sball at 1:45 PM
@FDAanimalhealth 10 questions you should ask your #veterinarian when medication is prescribed for your #pet
http://1.usa.gov/bPjSTkPosted by sball at 10:42 AM
Animal Welfare Act
is only federal US law regulating treatment of animals in research exhibition transport & by dealers http://go.usa.gov/r5uGPosted by sball at 10:40 AM
@USDA_APHIS See our video, The Coyote Next Door: Living with Urban Coyotes.
APHIS and its partners study coyote behavior in cities. http://bit.ly/QzLtETPosted by sball at 10:37 AM
Kitten declawing leads to felony charge for D.C. man
Washington Post - Washington Humane Society investigators determined a man had mutilated two eight-week-old kittens in a botched attempt to remove their claws. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/kitten-declawing-leads-to-felony-charge-for-dc-man/2012/09/17/75214a5e-00e6-11e2-b260-32f4a8db9b7e_blog.htmlPosted by sball at 10:33 AM
Burned bear cub moved to Idaho wildlife sanctuary
WTOP - bear cub rescued from a fire is expected to make a full recovery. http://www.wtop.com/209/3014676/Burned-bear-cub-moved-to-Idaho-rehabilitation-areaPosted by sball at 10:26 AM