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veterinary
 9/9/2010 European Parliament Vote On Animal Welfare Legislation: A Step Forward For Patients, Research And Animal Welfare
EFPIA, the voice of the research-based pharmaceutical industry in Europe, acknowledges today's adoption by the European Parliament of a compromise to review a 25-year old EU Directive on the protection of laboratory animals. The compromise text was negotiated between the EU Parliament, Council and Commission during past months and must still be implemented by Member States...
9/9/2010 3 Out Of 4 Cats Will Wear A Collar, Making It Worth A Try
Almost three out of four cats in a new study wore collars consistently during a six-month study, suggesting that most cats will tolerate a collar even if their owners are skeptical about its success. In fact, in almost 60 percent of cases, the animals' tolerance of collars exceeded owners' expectations that their cat would keep the collar on without much trouble...
9/9/2010 Europe Adopts New Law On Animal Experiments - HSI Says Thousands Of Animals Could Be Better Protected If Law Is Rigorously Enforced
Animal protection organisation Humane Society International [1] has welcomed final adoption of a new EU law on animal experiments [2] as a boost for animal welfare and the development of humane alternatives, but warns that to make meaningful improvements member states must rigorously enforce the new rules...
9/9/2010 Promising New Lymphoma Treatment Effective In Dogs
Researchers have identified a new target for the treatment of lymphoma and are testing a potential new drug in pet dogs afflicted with the disease. At low doses, the compound, called S-PAC-1, arrested the growth of tumors in three of six dogs tested and induced partial remission in a fourth...
9/9/2010 Government To Consult On Badger Cull To Tackle TB, UK
Responding to media reports that the Government will consult on a cull of badgers in areas worst affected by bovine Tuberculosis (TB), Professor Bill Reilly, President of the British Veterinary Association, said: "Reports that the Government wishes to move forward with a badger cull to tackle the spread of bovine TB in England are very welcome...
9/9/2010 Human Anthrax Infections Reach 327 Cases In Bangladesh
According to Bangladesh's Fisheries and Livestock Ministry, 327 people have become infected with anthrax in five districts in the north of the country since August 18th. Some experts believe two other districts may also be affected. So far, approximately 150 cattle have become infected and died. Local health officials say this is the largest anthrax outbreak in the history of Bangladesh...
9/9/2010 74,700 Bags Of Possibly Salmonella Tainted Beef Treats For Dogs Recalled , Says FDA
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) announced that The Hartz Mountain Corporation has voluntarily recalled 74,800 8-ounce bags of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs which may be tained with Salmonella. Infection with salmonella, known as salmonellosis, can affect pets, such as dogs and cats, as well as humans - it is caused by Salmonella bacteria...
9/9/2010 Arkansas Reports Three West Nile Virus Infection Cases In One Week
The first cases of West Nile virus (WNV) human infection in Arkansas include three reported cases over the last week, the Arkansas Department of Health has announced. All three cases occurred in the southern part of the state. Because of privacy concerns, no more details can be released about the individuals at the moment...
9/9/2010 Genetically Modified Salmon As Safe To Eat As Normal Atlantic Salmon
U.S. regulators say that genetically engineered salmon as safe to eat as wild Atlantic salmon, after completing a preliminary analysis. Aqua Bounty Technologies Inc., have genetically modified their salmon so that they eat all year round and grow twice as fast as salmon typically would in their natural environments. Genetically modified (engineered) salmon is an Atlantic salmon...
9/9/2010 Canine Hip Dysplasia May Be Underreported, According To Penn Vet Comparative Study
A study comparing a University of Pennsylvania method for evaluating a dog's susceptibility to hip dysplasia to the traditional American method has shown that 80 percent of dogs judged to be normal by the traditional method are actually at risk for developing osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia, according to the Penn method...
9/9/2010 Several West Nile Virus Infections And Deaths In Greece, Other Parts Of Europe Also Affected
Cases of human infection of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Greece where 13 people have died and at least 140 have become ill, according to the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Greek authorities say 32 patients are currently hospitalized...
9/9/2010 Americans Urged To Prepare For Disasters, Include Animals In Their Plans
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a proud participant in the seventh annual National Preparedness Month sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign, encourages Americans to take action now to prepare for emergencies...
9/9/2010 FDA Alleges Farm Sold Cattle As Human Food With Illegal Drug Residues
The Department of Justice, USA, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction on behalf of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) against Scenic View Dairy of Hamilton, Michigan, the company's president as well as three managers - they are alleged to have sold dairy cows containing illegal drug residues - antibiotics - in edible tissues for human consumption...
9/9/2010 Disgusting Conditions At Egg Farms Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
Inspections of Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms revealed horrendous hygiene conditions, with huge chicken manure heaps, live rodents, and wild birds within the hen houses of two farms. Conditions have been described as disgusting, stomach churning, repulsive, and shocking...
9/9/2010 Physiotherapy For Arthritic Pets
On receiving an honour, the American entertainer Jack Benny once said, "I don't deserve this award but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either." Unfortunately, Benny was not alone in suffering from arthritis as he grew older. Arthritis is associated with significant discomfort and simple activities such as going for walks and climbing stairs often become extremely painful...
9/9/2010 BVA Members To Lobby MPs On OV Issues, UK
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging members to lobby their MPs following the announcement that some TB testing will be taken off Official Veterinarians (OVs) and carried out by Animal Health (AH). OVs have received letters from AH this month informing them of the timetable for the retention of some TB tests; in some situations with very short notice...
9/9/2010 FDA Sets VMAC Meeting To Consider Genetically Engineered Salmon
Genetically engineered (GE) animals have already realized the promise of advancing human health, and now this technology could lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly food production. The U.S...
9/9/2010 Four-Footed 'Biosensors' Detect Animals Infected With Bird Flu
Blood hounds, cadaver dogs, and other canines who serve humanity may soon have a new partner - disease detector dogs - thanks to an unusual experiment in which scientists trained mice to identify feces of ducks infected with bird influenza. Migrating ducks, geese, and other birds can carry and spread flu viruses over wide geographic areas, where the viruses may possibly spread to other species...
9/9/2010 Groups Call On Prime Minister For Improved Dog Laws, UK
The British Veterinary Association, some of the UK's largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions are jointly calling on the leaders of the main political parties to work together to introduce improved and updated legislation to protect dog welfare and public safety...
9/9/2010 Gene Causing Canine Neurodegenerative Disease Found
A North Carolina State University researcher has helped to locate and identify a gene responsible for a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects American Staffordshire terriers. This same gene may be responsible for a similar rare, fatal disease in humans...
9/9/2010 Primates Protected From Lethal Ebola And Marburg Viruses By Novel 'Antisense' Therapies
New studies show that treatments targeting specific viral genes protected monkeys infected with deadly Ebola or Marburg viruses. Furthermore, the animals were protected even when therapeutics were administered one hour after exposure - suggesting the approach holds promise for treating accidental infections in laboratory or hospital settings...
9/9/2010 Hot Branding Ban A Very Important Decision For Welfare, Scotland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) are delighted at the announcement from the Scottish Government that the hot branding of horses and ponies will be banned in Scotland. The announcement follows a consultation by the Scottish Government driven by BVA and BEVA policies calling for a full ban last year...
9/9/2010 Vets Lead Moves To Address Slaughterhouse Problems, UK
The Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) has taken action to address some of the issues raised by the Animal Aid undercover filming at a number of slaughterhouses in England...
9/9/2010 A Dogs' Place In Its Human Family
Man's best friend might just be treated like any other animal depending on where the owners live. A study by David Blouin, assistant professor of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Indiana University South Bend, found that people who think of animals as children tend to have a city background...
9/9/2010 British Veterinary Association Congress Tackles Question Of Overtreatment, 23-25 September 2010, Glasgow
Is it right to keep treating an animal just because the technology is available? The BBC's Bionic Vet Noel Fitzpatrick will be attending this year's British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress to answer this question in a debate titled 'Treatment too far?' on Friday 24th September at 4pm...
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