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September 27, 2012

Virtual reality cow simulator goes global

A virtual reality cow, invented by a University of Bristol graduate, will soon be used to educate future vets around the world.http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2012/8801.html

Posted by sball at 11:01 AM

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.cfm

Posted 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-1.11463

Posted 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/yr

Posted by sball at 11:18 AM

@fema Great emergency planning tips & resources for pets at

http://go.usa.gov/ruwG #CDCChat http://t.co/6qGkvYRM

Posted 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.htm

Posted 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-Pig

Posted 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.html

Posted 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-Cases

Posted 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.pdf

Posted 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 Methods

Posted by sball at 11:34 AM