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March 10, 2009
Brainy Bonnie. She's a longtime participant in research at the National Zoo—and she's a charmer.
Bonnie is a beloved orangutan and over the years, Bonnie has been a long-term partner in cognitive research at the Zoo. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/2009/1/BrainyBonnie.cfmPosted by sball at 09:24 AM | Comments (0)
'Puppy mill bill' gets House tuning
The Oregonian - The legislation, House Bill 2470, dubbed "the puppy mill bill," establishes guidelines on how many unaltered dogs can be kept by breeders -- or anyone else -- and how to keep them. http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2009/03/puppy_mill_bill_gets_house_tun.htmlPosted by sball at 09:13 AM | Comments (0)
Zoo chimp 'planned' stone attacks
WorldZooToday.com - A male chimpanzee in a Swedish zoo planned hundreds of stone-throwing attacks on zoo visitors, according to researchers. http://www.worldzootoday.com/2009/03/09/zoo-chimp-planned-stone-attacks/Posted by sball at 07:59 AM | Comments (0)
March 09, 2009
Legislature looks to protect NM's animal population
Las Cruces Sun-News - Animal welfare reform bills introduced in New Mexico's current state legislative session. http://www.lcsun-news.com/ci_11864252Posted by sball at 07:06 AM | Comments (0)
March 05, 2009
Develop a Custom Animal Welfare Program
Pork Magazine - Developing an on-farm animal welfare program is an important step in ensuring animal well-being and maintaining public trust. http://www.porkmag.com/directories.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=7205Posted by sball at 01:47 PM | Comments (0)
N.C. House committee hears animal euthanasia bill
Burlington Times News - "If they didn't we wouldn't have animal welfare laws." "If animals didn't have feelings, they wouldn't love you the way they do," Allred said. http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/house_23125___article.html/animal_bill.htmlPosted by sball at 09:36 AM | Comments (0)
U.S. research center mistreats chimps: Humane Society
Reuters - The animal rights group said it filed a 108-page complaint to the US Agriculture Department, accusing the New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) of at least 338 possible violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act. http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE52376F20090305Posted by sball at 09:34 AM | Comments (0)
New animal welfare Act touted as Canada’s toughest
BetterFarming.com, Canada - Ontario’s new Provincial Animal Welfare Act, took effect on Sunday (Mar. 1). http://www.betterfarming.com/online-news/new-animal-welfare-act-touted-canada%E2%80%99s-toughest-1946Posted by sball at 09:32 AM | Comments (0)
March 04, 2009
Man, service dog turned away at fairgrounds
MSNBC -Indianapolis - Confusion led to a "canine controversy" at the state fairgrounds for a man who served his country and the service dog now responsible for serving him. Where Robin Davis goes, so does his 5-year-old Labrador named "Doc". http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29474345/Posted by sball at 09:23 AM | Comments (0)
NOAA Encourages Bay Area Boaters to Watch Out for Whales
NOAA's Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary advises San Francisco Bay Area boaters to steer clear of whales, which migrate through the San Francisco Bay Area in large numbers during the spring. Gray whales are at a particularly high risk of collisions with vessels, as they often travel near shore and may even wander into the bay itself. http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090303_whales.htmlPosted by sball at 08:30 AM | Comments (0)
March 03, 2009
Collaboration Brings Colonial Sheep Collection to Colorado
Both the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, which operates Washington’s estate, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, which operates Colonial Williamsburg, maintain flocks of heirloom sheep. The rare and unique genetic traits of these sheep are being preserved by Agricultural Research Service scientists with the National Animal Germplasm Program (NAGP) in Fort Collins, Colorado. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/mar09/sheep0309.htmPosted by sball at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)
USDA Awards More Than $11 Million to Improve Animals through Research, Education and Extension in Animal Genomics
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today awarded more than $11 million in grants to 15 states to support research, education and outreach in animal genomics that will enhance the protection and safety of agriculture and the food supply. http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2009news/03031_animal_genomics.htmlPosted by sball at 02:37 PM | Comments (0)
Lincoln Park Zoo scientists awarded National Institutes of Health grant
EurekAlert.org - Study utilizes largest and most detailed ape behavior dataset in the world; research aims to shed light on mother-infant relationships in apes and humans. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-03/lpz-lpz030309.phpPosted by sball at 02:35 PM | Comments (0)
Churchill Unveils Safety Measures
ThoroughbredTimes.com - Several of the measures meet and expand on recommendations issued by the Jockey Club’s Safety Committee, formed days after the death of Eight Belles following her runner-up finish in the 2008 Kentucky Derby. http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/March/02/Churchill-unveils-safety-measures.aspxPosted by sball at 02:29 PM | Comments (0)
Hard Times for Horses
nytimes.com - This is definitely a very bad time to be a horse,� Ms. Kanciper said, confirming the negative development — driven by panicky, cash-strapped owners and an unforgiving economy — that has uprooted Maple, Irish thoroughbred, and an as-yet-unknown number of his species. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/01/nyregion/long-island/01Rhorses.html?ref=long-islandPosted by sball at 09:47 AM | Comments (0)