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- Pork producers dispute claims of animal antibiotic overuse
The pork industry objects to claims that data released by the Food and Drug Administration regarding animal antibiotics sold in the U.S. offer proof of excessive use of the drugs in livestock. "The FDA report does not show that livestock producers overuse antibiotics, and it doesn't show that they are being irresponsible," a National Pork Producers Council official said. "It simply shows that 28.7 million pounds of antibiotics were sold in the [U.S.]."FoodSafetyNews.com (12/17)
- Expert: Enzyme could cause rapid spread of drug-resistant bacteria
A doctor from Harvard Medical School said a loop of genetic material, called New Delhi metallobeta-lactamase 1, has spurred the development of drug-resistant superbugs that are causing infections and spreading rapidly in the U.S. and Israel, among other countries. Dr. Robert Moellering said the ability of the NDM-1 enzyme to resist various types of antibiotics is expected to cause problems in the coming years. The adoption of nonprescription antibiotics in India "sets the ideal stage for the development of such resistance," Moellering wrote in a New England Journal of Medicine commentary. Reuters (12/15)
- Study: Wing damage could be the most lethal effect of bat disease
The damage white-nose syndrome inflicts on bats' wings might be the fungal disease's most fatal effect, accounting for the 75% mortality rate of infected bats, suggests a study published in the BMC Biology journal. Wing damage could cause water balance disruption in bats, making them vulnerable to dehydration during winter and premature depletion of stored fat, which in turn could lead to emaciation associated with the fungus, the report's authors said. USA TODAY/Science Fair blog (12/15)
- Book aims to encourage children to pursue veterinary medicine
The Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine has come up with an activity book titled "How I Became a Scientist," which aims to spur third-graders to pursue their dreams of becoming a veterinarian. "We want to encourage students who really want to pursue this path to pursue it and reach out to us who work here in the vet school to help keep you on that path," an official at the vet school said. WLFI-TV (West Lafayette, Ind.) (12/16)
- Other News
- Group aims to bring veterinary standards in China up to world levels
China Daily (Beijing) (12/16)
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- Reversing pet obesity requires owner participation
People are already beginning to plan strategies for getting in shape after the holidays, and many may need to do the same for their pets. About 45% of dogs and 58% of cats are overweight, and they depend on their owners to help them lose weight, says Meredith Rettinger, a veterinarian who recently led eight dogs and their owners through a successful 90-day slim-down program. She's now heading Project: Pet Slim Down, a national pet weight-loss program sponsored by Purina Veterinary Diets. KPVI-TV (Pocatello, Idaho)(12/16)
- California merchants agree to add flea-collar warnings
Pet-product retailers and manufacturers in California have agreed to post warning labels on flea collars containing the chemical propoxur, which is listed as a carcinogen in the state. The agreement represents a settlement of a lawsuit filed last year by the Natural Resources Defense Council, which has petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to remove the chemical from products made and sold in the U.S. The Examiner/The Associated Press(12/16)
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- Study: Dogs gauge the size of other dogs by their growls
Dogs use the growls of other canines to gauge their sizes, according to a study of 96 dogs of various breeds and ages done by researchers at a university in Budapest, Hungary. During the experiments, dogs listened to different growls and looked longest and hardest at pictures of canines whose sizes corresponded with the sounds they were hearing. PhysOrg.com(12/17)
- Dogs need special care as they age
Special attention is required for dogs in their prime, which starts at age 7 for most breeds. The American Kennel Club advises owners to provide older dogs with regular wellness exams and consult a veterinarian if their pets exhibit changes in weight, activity, behavior, or bathroom or eating habits. San Jose Mercury News (Calif.)/McClatchy-Tribune News Service(free registration) (12/16)
- Other News
- Program offers aid for winter livestock losses in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Ag Connection (12/16)
- Iowa producers grapple with protecting livestock against the cold
WHO-TV (Des Moines, Iowa) (12/15)
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- 3 financial documents every business owner should understand
There's nothing sexy about financial statements, but you don't have any real idea how your business is doing unless you know your way around a balance sheet, income statement and cash-flow statement, writes Nina Kaufman. You can hire an accountant to talk you through it, but since it's better to learn for yourself, Kaufman offers several resources for getting up to speed. Entrepreneur.com/Making It Legal blog (12/13)
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- N.C. woman faces charges under animal-cruelty law
A woman in Sophia, N.C., accused of abandoning horses on her property, has been charged with several animal-cruelty counts under a state law that went into effect Dec. 1. Dubbed Susie's Law, the legislation sets stiffer penalties for in-state residents convicted of animal mistreatment and abuse. WGHP-TV (High Point, N.C.) (12/16)
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