Animal Dog Law - Government
- FDA: Supplement, allegedly injected into Wellington polo horses that died, illegal in U.S.
PalmBeachPost.com - The 21 polo ponies that died in Wellington were all injected before Sunday's match with a government-banned vitamin supplement designed to fight off exhaustion, and polo team members believe a tainted dose caused their deaths, the team's captain said. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2009/04/22/0422biodyl.html
(April 22, 2009) - UFAW International Symposium 2009
Darwinian selection, selective breeding and the welfare of animals. June 22nd - 23rd 2009 University of Bristol, Bristol, UK http://www.ufaw.org.uk/UFAWSYMPOSIUM2009.php
(April 22, 2009) - Best zoos in the USA
USAToday.com - Most of the best zoos are now cageless, resulting in higher standards for animal and habitat care. A watchdog group, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredits only those zoos that meet the highest standards for animal care, education and wildlife conservation. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-04-22-forbes-best-zoos_N.htm
(April 22, 2009) - Win the public back on animal welfare
DairyHerd.com - The public needs to know who dairy farmers are and that they consider it a moral imperative and ethical responsibility that animals are well-cared-for. http://www.dairyherd.com/directories.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=8481
(April 22, 2009) - Animal rights activists, UCLA researchers square off at protest
CNN.com Dr. David Jentsch joins protest after his car was firebombed last month. Activists condemn use of animals as subjects for medical research. http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/22/animal.activists.ucla/
(April 22, 2009) - "Roaring" Isn't Just for Lions
Extension.org - It is estimated that 3-5 percent of young thoroughbreds have left laryngeal hemiplegia, also known as roaring. http://www.extension.org/pages/%22Roaring%22_Isn%27t_Just_for_Lions
(April 22, 2009) - Horse owners pinched by economy struggle to give their animals away
MLive.com - The price of hay and bedding in the strained economy have evaporated the market for some horses, leading to growing desperation among some owners who can't maintain their animals' upkeep. http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2009/04/horse_owners_pinched_by_econom.html
(April 22, 2009) - Organic Dairy Manure May Offer Fertilizer Option
Dairy cows that produce USDA-certified organic milk also produce manure that may gradually replenish soil nutrients and potentially reduce the flow of agricultural pollutants to nearby water sources, according to findings by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and colleagues. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/090422.htm
(April 22, 2009) - Free Webcast May 12 on Cost-Conscious Horse Health and Farm Management Practices
Extension.org - A free Webcast offered by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension’s My Horse University and eXtension’s HorseQuest set for May 12 at 7 p.m. EDT will feature cost-conscious strategies to help you reduce horse-feeding costs. http://www.extension.org/pages/Free_Webcast_May_12_on_Cost-Conscious_Horse_Health_and_Farm_Management_Practices
(April 22, 2009) - Pfizer proudly shows Animal Health facility; Building holds $75M investment
MLive.com - Facility is Pfizer's rworld headquarters for two of its Animal Health divisions -- Veterinary Medicine Research and Development and Animal Genetics. http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/04/pfizer_proudly_shows_animal_he.html
(April 22, 2009) - Scientists Clone Pig For Human Organ Transplant
RedOrbit.com - Scientists in South Korea have cloned a pig whose organs can be transplanted into humans. http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1675466/scientists_clone_pig_for_human_organ_transplant/
(April 22, 2009) - Palm Beach Zoo opens animal-care complex
Sun-Sentinel.com - It's a state-of-the-art facility outfitted with diagnostic laboratories, radiology, surgical rooms and an intensive-care unit. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-palm-beach-zoo-complex-p042209.story,0,5943181.story
(April 22, 2009) - AHC Forum to Focus on Welfare of Horse
BloodHorse.com - The American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum will focus on the "Welfare of the Horse." The forum, which will feature speakers from segments of the horse community as varied as competition, sport, work and entertainment, will be held June 16, 2009 in Washington, D.C., as part of the AHC’s annual meeting. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/50327/ahc-forum-to-focus-on-welfare-of-horse?id=50327&source=rss
(April 21, 2009) - Bonobos Rate Food on Scale From Bark to Grunt
Discovery News - How do bonobos feel about their food? To find out, just listen to what they say when presented with a desirable or disgusting morsel, suggests a new study. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/04/17/bonobo-food-language.html
(April 21, 2009) - Farm Foundation Sponsors Animal Welfare Forum
AgWired.com - Farm Foundation Forum Tuesday May 5th from 9 to 11 am at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington D.C. Group takes a look at animal welfare as it relates to production agriculture. http://agwired.com/2009/04/22/farm-foundation-sponsors-animal-welfare-forum/
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