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<title>Report On Random Source Dogs And Cats Endorsed By American Physiological Society</title>
<description><![CDATA[MedicalNewsToday.com - The American Physiological Society (APS; <a href="http://www.the-aps.org">http://www.the-aps.org</a>) 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. <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169356.php">http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169356.php</a>]]></description>
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<title>Bloodbelly Comb Jelly</title>
<description><![CDATA[DeepSeaNews.com - Great video of a comb jelly with its silica plates that are reflecting light.  <a href="http://deepseanews.com/2009/10/blood-belly-comb-jelly/">http://deepseanews.com/2009/10/blood-belly-comb-jelly/</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:26:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Presumptive and Confirmed Results</title>
<description><![CDATA[Suspect positive 2009 pandemic H1N1 samples can be received by USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) from a variety of sources. <a href="http://www.usda.gov/documents/FINAL_RESULTS_2009_PANDEMIC_H1N1_INFLUENZA_CHT.pdf">http://www.usda.gov/documents/FINAL_RESULTS_2009_PANDEMIC_H1N1_INFLUENZA_CHT.pdf</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Cat catches swine flu</title>
<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/11/cat_catches_swine_flu.html?wprss=checkup">http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/11/cat_catches_swine_flu.html?wprss=checkup</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Domesticated dog is nursing zoo&apos;s 9 painted dog pups</title>
<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09307/1010513-100.stm#ixzz0VuyDqcFL">http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09307/1010513-100.stm#ixzz0VuyDqcFL</a>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:48:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Ohio voters overwhelmingly pass Issue 2</title>
<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/early-returns-indicate-ohio-voters-favor-issue-2/13458.html">http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/early-returns-indicate-ohio-voters-favor-issue-2/13458.html</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:46:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FDA Announces Minor Use/Minor Species (MUMS) Grant Program Awards</title>
<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188653.htm">http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188653.htm</a>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:53:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>USDA-Funded Swine Genome Sequencing Project Succeeds in Completing First Draft</title>
<description><![CDATA[Sequence will Spur Advancements in Swine Production and Human Medicine. <a href="http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0541.xml ">http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0541.xml </a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:39:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Responds to Allegations from The Humane Society Of The United States</title>
<description><![CDATA[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 ... <a href="http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0540.xml ">http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0540.xml </a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:34:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Future Trends in Animal Agriculture Symposium</title>
<description><![CDATA[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: <a href="http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/news/FTAADec09.pdf">http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/news/FTAADec09.pdf</a>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:43:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Doppler Ultrasound Helps Scientists Understand Fescue Toxicosis in Cattle</title>
<description><![CDATA[Doppler technology--the very same technology used by meteorologists to track thunderstorms--is being used by <a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm">Agricultural Research Service</a> (ARS) scientists to better understand the rate at which fescue toxicosis restricts blood flow in cattle. <a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091020.htm">http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091020.htm</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:17:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New Issue of ARS Healthy Animals Newsletter Available</title>
<description><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm">Agricultural Research Service</a> (ARS) today posted a new issue of "<a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/ha/han39.htm">Healthy Animals</a>." This quarterly online newsletter compiles ARS news and expert resources on the health and well-being of agricultural livestock, poultry and fish. <a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091021.htm">http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/091021.htm</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:15:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>MLA grants and scholarships for students in graduate library science</title>
<description><![CDATA[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.  <a href="http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/">http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:57:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Up-close and personal with animal welfare</title>
<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.dairyherd.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=9691">http://www.dairyherd.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=9691</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:26:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FDA Alerts Pet Owners to Voluntary Recall of Premium Edge Cat Food</title>
<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm187218.htm">http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm187218.htm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:59:29 -0500</pubDate>
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