AWIC 2009-11-06T13:31:39Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2009, sball Report On Random Source Dogs And Cats Endorsed By American Physiological Society 2009-11-06T13:31:39Z 2009-11-06T13:30:00Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6521 2009-11-06T13:30:00Z 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... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov 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.php]]> Bloodbelly Comb Jelly 2009-11-06T13:29:29Z 2009-11-06T13:26:48Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6520 2009-11-06T13:26:48Z 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/... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://deepseanews.com/2009/10/blood-belly-comb-jelly/]]> 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Presumptive and Confirmed Results 2009-11-06T13:25:53Z 2009-11-06T13:24:11Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6519 2009-11-06T13:24:11Z 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.pdf... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.usda.gov/documents/FINAL_RESULTS_2009_PANDEMIC_H1N1_INFLUENZA_CHT.pdf]]> Cat catches swine flu 2009-11-04T21:26:40Z 2009-11-04T21:24:18Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6496 2009-11-04T21:24:18Z 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.... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/11/cat_catches_swine_flu.html?wprss=checkup]]> Domesticated dog is nursing zoo's 9 painted dog pups 2009-11-04T19:49:24Z 2009-11-04T19:48:27Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6495 2009-11-04T19:48:27Z 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#ixzz0VuyDqcFL... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09307/1010513-100.stm#ixzz0VuyDqcFL ]]> Ohio voters overwhelmingly pass Issue 2 2009-11-04T19:47:31Z 2009-11-04T19:46:42Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6494 2009-11-04T19:46:42Z 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.html... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/early-returns-indicate-ohio-voters-favor-issue-2/13458.html]]> FDA Announces Minor Use/Minor Species (MUMS) Grant Program Awards 2009-11-02T17:54:00Z 2009-11-02T17:53:27Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6420 2009-11-02T17:53:27Z 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.)... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188653.htm ]]> USDA-Funded Swine Genome Sequencing Project Succeeds in Completing First Draft 2009-11-02T14:40:11Z 2009-11-02T14:39:40Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6409 2009-11-02T14:39:40Z Sequence will Spur Advancements in Swine Production and Human Medicine. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0541.xml... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0541.xml ]]> Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Responds to Allegations from The Humane Society Of The United States 2009-11-02T14:38:22Z 2009-11-02T14:34:52Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6408 2009-11-02T14:34:52Z 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... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0540.xml ]]> Future Trends in Animal Agriculture Symposium 2009-10-29T15:45:46Z 2009-10-29T15:43:20Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6406 2009-10-29T15:43:20Z THE FUTURE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE: 2030 Morning theme: What Will Animal Agriculture Look Like? Afternoon theme: What Should Animal Agriculture Look Like? Date: December 2, 2009 For more information: http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/news/FTAADec09.pdf... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/news/FTAADec09.pdf ]]> Doppler Ultrasound Helps Scientists Understand Fescue Toxicosis in Cattle 2009-10-23T15:18:46Z 2009-10-23T15:17:14Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6404 2009-10-23T15:17:14Z Doppler technology--the very same technology used by meteorologists to track thunderstorms--is being used by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists to better understand the rate at which fescue toxicosis restricts blood flow in cattle. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091020.htm... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists to better understand the rate at which fescue toxicosis restricts blood flow in cattle. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091020.htm]]> New Issue of ARS Healthy Animals Newsletter Available 2009-10-23T15:17:02Z 2009-10-23T15:15:08Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6403 2009-10-23T15:15:08Z The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today posted a new issue of "Healthy Animals." This quarterly online newsletter compiles ARS news and expert resources on the health and well-being of agricultural livestock, poultry and fish. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091021.htm... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today posted a new issue of "Healthy Animals." This quarterly online newsletter compiles ARS news and expert resources on the health and well-being of agricultural livestock, poultry and fish. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091021.htm]]> MLA grants and scholarships for students in graduate library science 2009-10-22T20:07:51Z 2009-10-22T19:57:23Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6402 2009-10-22T19:57:23Z MLA offers a variety of grants and scholarships to assist qualified students in graduate library science programs and to enable practicing health sciences librarians to take advantage of opportunities for continuing professional development. http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/]]> Up-close and personal with animal welfare 2009-10-22T18:30:13Z 2009-10-22T18:26:59Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6401 2009-10-22T18:26:59Z Dairy Herd Management - More than 200 people gathered this weekend at the Cal Poly dairy symposium in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to take a close look at animal welfare and the dairy industry. http://www.dairyherd.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=9691... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.dairyherd.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=9691]]> FDA Alerts Pet Owners to Voluntary Recall of Premium Edge Cat Food 2009-10-20T18:00:59Z 2009-10-20T17:59:29Z tag:weblogs.nal.usda.gov,2009:/awic/5.6393 2009-10-20T17:59:29Z US Food & Drug Administration - FDA is providing the following information from Premium Edge Pet Foods to alert pet owners of a voluntary recall of certain cat foods manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods for Premium Edge. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm187218.htm... sball http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic sball@nal.usda.gov http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm187218.htm]]>