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February 12, 2009
FAO addressing animal welfare implications
FAO, NY - FAO recognizes the importance of animal welfare practices that lead to benefits for both people and their animals and supports their implementation. http://www.fao.org/ag/portal/archive/detail/en/item/10117/icode/?no_cache=1Posted by sball at 10:05 AM | Comments (0)
International Animal Welfare Issues from European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/welfare/international/index_en.htmPosted by sball at 10:01 AM | Comments (0)
Mouse study reveals genetic component of empathy
EurekAlert.org - The ability to empathize with others is partially determined by genes, according to new research on mice from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Oregon Health and Science University. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-02/uow-msr020509.phpPosted by sball at 09:59 AM | Comments (0)
Millions of animals dead in Australia fires
The Associated Press - Volunteers from the animal welfare group Victorian Advocates for Animals filled 10 giant bins with 2300 dead grey-headed flying foxes that succumbed to heat. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hn9MswZT1UDQOM4JFexha4JktfeQD969INHG0Posted by sball at 09:58 AM | Comments (0)
Biologists solve mystery of black wolves
EurekAlert.org - Why do nearly half of North American wolves have black coats while European wolves are overwhelmingly gray or white? http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-02/uoc--bsm020509.phpPosted by sball at 07:33 AM | Comments (0)
162 Wings and a Prayer
WashingtonPost.com - Seeing Parrots in Filthy Conditions, Md. Bird Lover Stages a Rescue. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/09/AR2009020901194.htmlPosted by sball at 07:32 AM | Comments (0)
February 10, 2009
Horse Neglect, Abuse Cases on the Rise, Authorities Say
Chicago Tribune - Dr. Colleen O'Keefe, manager of the agency's food safety and animal protection division, said she's hearing of more horse neglect. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-horse-abuse-07-feb07,0,2843411.storyPosted by sball at 10:06 AM | Comments (0)
Profiting From Animal Welfare: SAC At The Oxford Farming Conference
SAC.ac.uk - A paper suggesting a different approach to animal welfare was greeted with interest at the Oxford Farming Conference. http://www.sac.ac.uk/research/newsandevents/news/0901oxfordanimalwelfare/Posted by sball at 09:19 AM | Comments (0)
State regulation of "puppy mills" debated
Radio Iowa, IA - "Puppy mills" would face tougher state regulation under a bill which got its first airing at the statehouse Monday. http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=5E13CD88-5056-B82A-37E31EF969EA3F74Posted by sball at 08:49 AM | Comments (0)
New Equine Welfare Brochure from AAEP
American Association of Equine Practitioners http://www.aaep.org/health_articles_view.php?id=334Posted by sball at 08:43 AM | Comments (0)
February 09, 2009
F.D.A. Approves Drug From Gene-Altered Goats
NYTimes.com - The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first drug produced by livestock that have been given a human gene. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/07/business/07goatdrug.html?_r=1&ref=sciencePosted by sball at 01:56 PM | Comments (0)
Soldier and dog sniff out danger
BBC News - An UK soldier patrolling Afghanistan has been helping combat bombers with the help of his sniffer dog. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/humber/7877598.stmPosted by sball at 11:40 AM | Comments (0)
Tissue engineering could reduce animal testing
FierceBioResearcher,- An advancement in tissue engineering could reduce the need for animal testing. http://www.fiercebioresearcher.com/story/tissue-engineering-could-reduce-need-animal-testing/2009-02-05Posted by sball at 11:02 AM | Comments (0)
New Fish Study Spares a Thought for Welfare
TheFishSite.com - A paper that featured in the Fish and Fisheries journal has outlined the plight of researchers to better understand accounts of fish welfare. http://www.thefishsite.com/fishnews/9080/new-fish-study-spares-a-thought-for-welfarePosted by sball at 11:00 AM | Comments (0)
Piglet Feed Supplements Support Immune Systems
ARS.USDA.gov - As feed costs rise and the production of ethanol from corn grain increases, swine producers have ramped up their search for new feed supplements for younger swine. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/090204.htmPosted by sball at 10:23 AM | Comments (0)
Livestock Transport Conference tackles animal care at the front line
AFAC.ab.ca -- A North American focus on achieving humane, safe and effective livestock transport was the center of discussion at the Livestock Transport Conference, Jan. 29, in Calgary, AB. The conference, themed "Are we there yet?"? was hosted by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC).http://livestocktransport.ca/conference/09feb3.pdfPosted by sball at 10:20 AM | Comments (0)
2007 Census of Agriculture Released
USDA.gov - On Wednesday, February 4, the National Agricultural Statistics Service will release the long-awaited results of the 2007 Census of Agriculture. http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Posted by sball at 10:08 AM | Comments (0)
New video clips on blood sampling from rodents
NC3Rs.org - Four new video clips have been added to the NC3Rs Blood Sampling Microsite, to assist with staff training. A fifth is available on request. http://www.nc3rs.org.uk/news.asp?id=998Posted by sball at 10:04 AM | Comments (0)
Prize for replacing animal use in sight-saving research
NC3Rs.org - The winners of the 3Rs prize for 2008 are Dr Martin and Mr Johnson. http://www.nc3rs.org.uk/news.asp?id=1010Posted by sball at 10:03 AM | Comments (0)
Osteoarthritis in Cats: A More Common Disease Than You Might Expect
FDA.gov - Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the joints in which the normal cartilage cushion in the joint breaks down. Eventually, adjacent bones rub against each other, causing pain, decreased joint movement, and sometimes the forma-tion of bone spurs and other changes around the joint. http://www.fda.gov/cvm/FDAVet2008VolXXIIINo2.htm#7843Posted by sball at 06:58 AM | Comments (0)
Pet Turtles: A Common Source of Salmonella
FDA.gov - Advice for consumers. http://www.fda.gov/cvm/Documents/TurtleBrochureART.pdfPosted by sball at 06:55 AM | Comments (0)
CVM Begins "Animal Health Literacy Campaign"? Initiative
GSA.gov - Treating Pain in Your Dog: Keeping Your Best Friend Active, Safe and Pain Free. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/dog/treatdog.pdfPosted by sball at 06:52 AM | Comments (0)
Reptile Dealer Convicted, Sentenced for Illegally Selling Turtles
FDA.gov - After entering a guilty plea in a Federal district court on July 14, 2008, a reptile firm was convicted of violating a public health law that prohibits the sale of turtles with shells less than 4 in. long. http://www.fda.gov/cvm/FDAVet2008VolXXIIINo3.htm#7977Posted by sball at 06:51 AM | Comments (0)
February 05, 2009
Causes of mortality in laying hens in different housing systems in 2001 to 2004
DailyMail.co.uk - Study found free-range and barn-reared birds were more prone to cannibalism and deadly diseases than hens kept in cramped but sterile cages. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1116463/Battery-hens-healthier-free-range.htmlPosted by sball at 02:02 PM | Comments (0)