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January 22, 2013

USDA Announces Recent Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/2013/01/awa_jan.shtml

Posted by sball at 2:39 PM

January 17, 2013

Shellfish Feel Pain, Studies Suggest

Discovery.com - Shellfish, such as crabs, lobsters and shrimp, feel pain, suggests a new study that calls into question how food and aquaculture industries treat these animals. http://news.discovery.com/animals/pets/evidence-mounts-that-shellfish-feel-pain-130116.htm

Posted by sball at 2:44 PM

2013 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Conference

http://www.primr.org/iacuc13/

Posted by sball at 2:43 PM

Complimentary 2 Day Lab Animal Science Virtual Conference: February 13 & 14, 2013

Register at www.bioconferencelive.com/register.php

EVENT OVERVIEW

The theme of this conference is Animal Well-being and Welfare Science. LAS BioConference Live will bring together scientists, veterinary technicians, veterinarians, technical support staff, IACUC administrators and support staff, as well as training and compliance personnel from around the world to learn about recent advances in the field of laboratory animal medicine. This conference offers an amazing opportunity as it is complimentary to participants, and there will be no out-of-pocket expenses for travel. However, participants will still benefit from interacting with a global community of like-minded colleagues, without leaving the comfort of their office or home.

Posted by sball at 2:40 PM

January 15, 2013

@USDA_APHIS - Want to know more info about scrapie in sheep and goats?

Check out the #APHIS factsheet! http://go.usa.gov/gphx

Posted by sball at 2:52 PM