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Temperature And Humidity Affect How Well A Gecko Grips
Tue, 13 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT
According to an article published in the open-access journal PLoSONE, temperature and humidity affect the adhesion capabilityof geckos. The researchers, from the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio,found that the clinging ability at 12 Celsius was about two times theclinging ability at 34 Celsius.Lead author and professor of biology Dr.
Migratory Birds Energy Use Related To Physical Characteristics And Climate
Tue, 13 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT
In a new study published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE,researchers from Princeton University, the University of Montana,and the German Max Planck Institute for Ornithology shed somelight on the energy-saving abilities of migratory birds and how climatechange may affect their energy usage.
Dixie The Dog Has Sight Restored: First Veterinary Corneal Implant Procedure In U.S.
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 PDT
Sinisa Grozdanic an assistant professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences performed the surgery that restored sight to 7-year-old Dixie, a Mountain Cur breed owned by Brett Williams of Runnells."We are excited for Dixie," said Grozdanic. "She was our patient for such a long time and nothing really worked. She was gradually going down visually and we were finally able to do something to definitely improve her quality of life.""She is my pet and my friend," said Williams.
Dogs Sniffing Feces To Save The Species
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 PDT
It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it - or at least some dogs have to do it.In the Cerrado region of Brazil, four dogs trained to detect animal feces by scent are helping researchers monitor rare and threatened wildlife such as jaguar, tapir, giant anteater and maned wolf in and around Emas National Park, a protected area with the largest concentration of threatened species in Brazil.
Impact Of Experimentally Elevated Energy Expenditure On Oxidative Stress And Lifespan In The Short-tailed Field Vole Microtus Agrestis
Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT
Life-history theory suggests that limited resources exist in the wild and animals trade-off competing demands for these resources. For example, investing in reproduction may result in a cost to lifespan. Increased metabolic rate (work) may incur a survival cost by producing damaging free radicals. We increased metabolic rate in voles via life-long cold exposure and measured longevity, free radical damage and antioxidant protection.
Developmental Model Of Static Allometry In Holometabolous Insects
Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT
Biological diversity is dominated by variation in the relative sizes of different body parts. For example, we humans are characterized by our proportionally bigger brains compared to other primates, while butterflies are recognized by their proportionally larger wings compared to other insects. Nevertheless, almost nothing is known of the developmental mechanisms that regulate the relationship between organ and body size, and how they evolve.
AVMA Opposes Use Of Double-Deck Trailers For Transporting Horses And Other Equines
Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has reinforced its opposition to the use of double-deck trailers to transport horses and other equines by approving a new policy on the Humane Transport of Equines. The policy, proposed by the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee and approved by the Executive Board on April 12, 2008, states that due to animal welfare and safety concerns, the AVMA opposes the use of double-deck trailers to transport equines.
Swimmer Needs 20 Stitches After Pelican Crashed Into Her
Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:00 PDT
Debbie Shoemaker, 50, was swimming off the Florida coast in Treasure Island waters, near St. Petersburg, when a pelican which was apparently diving for fish crashed into her by mistake and tore a gash into Shoemaker's cheek with its long beak. The bird did not survive the collision. Shoemaker, from Toledo, Ohio, USA, was immediately taken to hospital where she needed 20 stitches. She returned home from hospital last Friday. St.
New Policy Passed To Encourage Humane Treatment Of Captive Elephants, Appropriate Use Of Training Tools - American Veterinary Medical Association
Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 PDT
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued a new policy offering guidance on the humane treatment and handling of elephants by veterinarians and handlers. Elephant handlers and veterinarians generally use two tools in handling and training elephants, tethers, to restrict movement temporarily and a shaft with a blunt hook near one end known as a guide.
European Medicines Agency Notified Of Recall Of Swine Fever Vaccine(Porcilis Pesti) By Intervet International BV
Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 PDT
The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has been notified by the competentauthority of The Netherlands of a recall of all batches of PorcilisPesti, a centrally authorised marker vaccine used as part of vaccinationcampaigns to eradicate classical swine fever from the European Union.
National Pet Week Reminds Animal Lovers That 'Pets Jazz Up Our Lives'
Fri, 02 May 2008 03:00:00 PDT
National Pet Week, May 4-10, celebrates America's more than 172 million companion animals, and the remarkable role they play in improving the quality of our lives. All across the nation, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and others will use this opportunity to educate the public on how pets improve human health, and how pet owners can return the favor.Dr. Gary S.
Can People Afford Animal Welfare In Food Production? BVA Animal Welfare Foundation 2008 Discussion Forum
Fri, 02 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT
The latest in the increasingly popular BVA (British Veterinary Association) Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forums takes place this year at the Royal College of Physicians on Tuesday 20 May. As part of the Foundation's aim of improving animal welfare through debate, it holds an annual Discussion Forum which brings fellow vets, animal welfare and government organisations together in order to identify and discuss important welfare-related issues.
British Veterinary Association Welcomes Arrival Of Bluetongue Vaccine
Thu, 01 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT
The BVA has welcomed Defra Secretary of Sate Hilary Benn's announcement on the arrival of the first batch of Bovilis® BTv8 vaccine in the UK. Congratulating Intervet on the speed with which the vaccine had been developed BVA President Nick Blayney said "this news represents a crucial stage in our fight against Bluetongue.
MedicAnimal - Pet Care With A Conscience, UK
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PDT
MEDICANIMAL, after launching the business to provide premium pet care at affordable prices six months ago, is now one of the fastest-growing animal health retailers on the world-wide-web. Andrew Bucher MRCVS and Ivan Retzignac founded MedicAnimal; two people with one goal, to provide not just affordable animal healthcare, but also care with a conscience.
No Risk To General Public Following Death Of Quarantined Puppy From Rabies, UK
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT
The rabies case confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in a puppy in quarantine poses no risk to the general public, according to the Health Protection Agency. Dr Dilys Morgan, a rabies expert from the Health Protection Agency, said: "This animal died whilst in quarantine which has effectively contained any public health risk.
Dr. Patricia Wohlferth-Bethke Hired By AVMA To Oversee AVMA Veterinary Career Center
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT
As part of its continuous effort to improve and enhance the quality of its career center and student programs, the American Veterinary Medical Association has hired Dr. Patricia L. Wohlferth-Bethke as an assistant director in the Membership and Field Services (MFS) Division. Dr. Wohlferth-Bethke's responsibilities will include overseeing the continued evolution and expansion of the AVMA Veterinary Career Center and assisting in the development and enrichment of student AVMA programs.
New Age Of 'Pocket Pet' Medicine Begins-AVMA Grants Exotic Companion Mammal Specialty Provisional Recognition
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has granted provisional recognition to the first completely new veterinary specialty since 1993. The new specialty will focus on small mammals including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, mice and other small mammals, commonly known as "pocket pets.
Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Company Responds To FDA News Release
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT
As a result of a routine inspection of the Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Company manufacturing facilities by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the FDA recently raised questions regarding recordkeeping and other issues at the pet food producer's facilities. Contrary to a news release issued by the FDA Thursday, April 24, 2008, Evanger's continues to make and distribute its products with FDA approval.
Pet Food Maker Needs Emergency Permit For Canned Foods To Enter Interstate Commerce, FDA
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:00:00 PDT
Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc. has been told by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it must have an emergency permit for its canned pet foods to transported and sold from state-to-state. According to the FDA, a recent inspection found that the company's processes, equipment and recordkeeping throughout the production of its thermally low acid canned food (LACF) products deviated significantly from prescribed documentation.
FDA Orders Pet Food Maker To Obtain Emergency Operating Permit
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order requiring that Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc., in Wheeling, Ill., obtain an emergency permit from the FDA before its canned pet food products enter interstate commerce.
FDA Proposes Recommendations For Two Animal Drug Funding Programs
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday delivered recommendations to Congress for two programs that provide funding for the review of pioneer and generic animal drugs. If adopted by Congress, the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) reauthorization would provide funding for the review of new animal drug applications for the next five years.
American Veterinary Medical Association Grants Exotic Companion Mammal Specialty Provisional Recognition
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has granted provisional recognition to the first completely new veterinary specialty since 1993. The new specialty will focus on small mammals including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, mice and other small mammals, commonly known as "pocket pets.
World Veterinary Day
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT
Global responsibilities for animal welfare: BVA President calls on the veterinary community to sign up to UDAW. World Veterinary Day (WVD) is held annually on the last Saturday of April and this week (Saturday 26 April) around the world, from Sudan to Taiwan and Nepal to Canada, veterinarians will be celebrating the profession's diversity and its contributions to human and animal health and welfare.
FDA Strengthens BSE Safeguards In Animal Feed
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT
In a move to reduce the spread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as "mad cow disease", and protect the health of humans and animals, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned certain high risk animal parts from all animal feed, including pet food. The rule was issued yesterday, 23rd April, and will come into force in 12 months to give the industry time to put it into practice.
Global Responsibilities For Animal Welfare: British Veterinary Association President Calls On The Veterinary Community To Sign Up To UDAW
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PDT
World Veterinary Day (WVD) is held annually on the last Saturday of April and this week (Saturday 26 April) around the world, from Sudan to Taiwan and Nepal to Canada, veterinarians will be celebrating the profession's diversity and its contributions to human and animal health and welfare.


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