November 23, 2009
Holiday Safety Tips
ASPCA - This holiday season, try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. And be sure to steer them clear of the unhealthy treats, toxic plants and dangerous decorations. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/holiday-safety-tips.htmlPosted by sball at 11:47 AM | Comments (0)
Scientists Link Protein to Mad-Cow Disease, May Lead to Cure
Bloomberg News - U.K. researchers linked a protein to the development of mad-cow disease and found a way to reduce it, a discovery that may lead to a treatment for the illness and its human form, according to a report today in PLoS Pathogens. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601124&sid=aqMy8q5f17pwPosted by sball at 11:42 AM | Comments (0)
FEI Takes Steps on Equine Welfare, Doping Issues
@TheHorse - The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) announced November 17 that it has stepped up its efforts to ensure the welfare and humane treatment of horses being shown in FEI-recognized competitions. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15331Posted by sball at 11:39 AM | Comments (0)
FDA Takes Action Against Dairy Farm and Owner
Farm selling animals with illegal drug residues in violation of federal law. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm191232.htmPosted by sball at 06:56 AM | Comments (0)
FDA Takes Action Against Maryland Veal Calf Dealer
Man allegedly sold animals for human consumption that contained illegal drug residues. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm191446.htmPosted by sball at 06:55 AM | Comments (0)
November 20, 2009
Guidance for Industry 191 - FDA - New Animal Drug Application
This guidance is intended to assist sponsors who wish to apply for approval of changes to approved new animal drugs that require FDA to reevaluate safety and/or effectiveness data. http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AnimalVeterinary/GuidanceComplianceEnforcement/GuidanceforIndustry/ucm052460.pdfPosted by sball at 02:20 PM | Comments (0)
Keep The Worms Out Of Your Pet’s Heart! The Facts About Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm188470.htmPosted by sball at 02:12 PM | Comments (0)
November 18, 2009
Canine flu: How big a threat?
The VIN News Service - Public interest in the dog flu shot and a heightened sensitivity among clinicians on the subject. http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=14307Posted by sball at 03:05 PM | Comments (0)
November 17, 2009
Dr. Jane Goodall - Interior Department; Secretary Salazar to Honor Her With His First Lifetime Achievement Award
Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall to Discuss International Issues and Showcase New Book At Interior Department; Secretary Salazar to Honor Her With His First Lifetime Achievement Award. http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/111209.htmlPosted by sball at 03:05 PM | Comments (0)
Undercover Video Shows Pig Farm Employees Allegedly Abusing Pigs
MyFoxChicago.com - A disturbing video released exclusively to Fox News by the animal rights group Mercy for Animals (MFA) shows a string of alleged abuses at one of the nation's largest pig farms, including footage of employees picking up baby pigs and tossing them like footballs. http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/national/Undercover_Video_Shows_Pig_Farm_Employees_Allegedly_Abusing_Pigs_27611287Posted by sball at 02:24 PM | Comments (0)
Thousands of hogs found dead; foul play suspected
KTIV - Authorities are investigating the suffocation death of nearly 4,000 hogs in rural Hull, Iowa. http://www.ktiv.com/global/story.asp?s=11516666Posted by sball at 02:17 PM | Comments (0)
November 16, 2009
European Mouse Phenotyping Resource of Standardised Screens
EMPReSS is a database of SOPs, developed by the EUMORPHIA consortium, that can be used to describe the phenotype of a mouse. http://empress.har.mrc.ac.uk/Posted by sball at 01:29 PM | Comments (0)
Missing dog found duct-taped
TimesUnion.com - A Saratoga County man hunting on his property found something he was not looking for Sunday: A dog bound in duct tape and discarded in a trash bag. http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=865001#ixzz0X2RLlCRMPosted by sball at 10:55 AM | Comments (0)
Federal Veterinarians at Work
When you think of the places where veterinarians work, you probably think of the animal hospital where you take your pet. Or maybe you think of a dairy farm. You probably don’t think of the federal government. But over 3000 veterinarians work for the federal government. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm188851.htmPosted by sball at 07:57 AM | Comments (0)
November 12, 2009
U. animal labs earned clean USDA inspections
Salt Lake Tribune - U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors were giving University of Utah animal-research labs a thumbs up at the very time an "undercover" animal-rights activist claims she was documenting miserable conditions and illegal treatment of animals inside two U. facilities. http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_13765488Posted by sball at 10:32 AM | Comments (0)
A Patchwork of Food Assistance for Pets
New York Times - ANIMAL shelters have reported a steep rise in the number of cats and dogs being surrendered as owners face unemployment, home foreclosures, evictions and other financial hardships. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/giving/12PETS.htmlPosted by sball at 10:27 AM | Comments (0)
Experts Discuss Complex Nature Of Animal Welfare At Symposium
Medical News Today - Day one of the three-day Joint International Educational Symposium on Animal Welfare, developed and co-sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), kicked off with speakers from as far away as Australia and nearby as East Lansing discussing the vast array of inputs and influences affecting animal welfare decisions. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170658.phpPosted by sball at 10:17 AM | Comments (0)
November 09, 2009
FDA Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel Products may be contaminated with Salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores. Pet Carousel is based in Sanger, Calif. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm189400.htmPosted by sball at 10:58 AM | Comments (0)
Sea Lion Brain Mapped to Study Toxins' Effects
Discovery News - dsc.discovery.com - The first detailed anatomical atlas of a living wildlife species has been constructed by researchers. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/04/sea-lions-toxins.htmlPosted by sball at 10:56 AM | Comments (0)
At the zoo, no escape for a deer in the lions' den
Washington Post - A deer that jumped a wall at the National Zoo was fatally injured by two lions Sunday as dozens of startled spectators looked on. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/08/AR2009110817703.html?hpid=topnewsPosted by sball at 10:47 AM | Comments (0)
Owner of escaped circus elephant facing more than 10 alleged USDA violations
Enid News & Eagle - The owner of an escaped circus elephant that collided with an SUV Wednesday night faces more than 10 alleged violations outlined in a complaint filed by U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.enidnews.com/localnews/local_story_311002715.htmlPosted by sball at 10:44 AM | Comments (0)
November 06, 2009
Report On Random Source Dogs And Cats Endorsed By American Physiological Society
MedicalNewsToday.com - The American Physiological Society (APS; http://www.the-aps.org) has announced that it has endorsed the recommendation of a National Academy of Sciences* (NAS) report calling for the identification of new suppliers to replace Class B dealers as providers of random source dogs and cats for medical research. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169356.phpPosted by sball at 08:30 AM | Comments (0)
Bloodbelly Comb Jelly
DeepSeaNews.com - Great video of a comb jelly with its silica plates that are reflecting light. http://deepseanews.com/2009/10/blood-belly-comb-jelly/Posted by sball at 08:26 AM | Comments (0)
2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Presumptive and Confirmed Results
Suspect positive 2009 pandemic H1N1 samples can be received by USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) from a variety of sources. http://www.usda.gov/documents/FINAL_RESULTS_2009_PANDEMIC_H1N1_INFLUENZA_CHT.pdfPosted by sball at 08:24 AM | Comments (0)
November 04, 2009
Cat catches swine flu
The Washington Post - A cat in Iowa has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, state officials confirmed this morning, "marking the first time a cat has been diagnosed with this strain of influenza," the association said in a statement. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/11/cat_catches_swine_flu.html?wprss=checkupPosted by sball at 04:24 PM | Comments (0)
Domesticated dog is nursing zoo's 9 painted dog pups
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - A domesticated mutt is acting as the surrogate mom for nine newborn African painted dog pups at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09307/1010513-100.stm#ixzz0VuyDqcFLPosted by sball at 02:48 PM | Comments (0)
Ohio voters overwhelmingly pass Issue 2
FarmandDairy.com - In the Nov. 3 election, Ohio voters gave their approval to Issue 2, the ballot measure to amend the state constitution and create a livestock care standards board. http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/early-returns-indicate-ohio-voters-favor-issue-2/13458.htmlPosted by sball at 02:46 PM | Comments (0)
November 02, 2009
FDA Announces Minor Use/Minor Species (MUMS) Grant Program Awards
The Food and Drug Administration has awarded the first two grants to support the development of new animal drugs intended for minor species or minor uses in major species. (Major species are horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, turkeys and chickens.) Both of the funded studies are to support aquaculture drug approvals. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188653.htmPosted by sball at 12:53 PM | Comments (0)
USDA-Funded Swine Genome Sequencing Project Succeeds in Completing First Draft
Sequence will Spur Advancements in Swine Production and Human Medicine. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0541.xmlPosted by sball at 09:39 AM | Comments (0)
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Responds to Allegations from The Humane Society Of The United States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2009 - In response to the events at Bushways Packing Inc. in Grand Isle, Vt., Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said: "The deplorable scenes recorded in the video released by the Humane Society of the United States are unequivocally unacceptable. The callous behavior and attitudes displayed in the video clearly appear to be violations of USDA's humane handling regulations. Read More ... http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0540.xmlPosted by sball at 09:34 AM | Comments (0)