AVMA: Funding For FARAD Must Be Found To Ensure Food Safety
AVMA: Funding For FARAD Must Be Found To Ensure Food Safety
In order to help ensure safe food for U.S. consumers, food-animal veterinarians must be able to ensure that meat sent to slaughter is clear of contaminants and drugs. Environmental and livestock feed contaminants-including melamine and other poisons as well as many common veterinary medications-must be given the appropriate amount of time to clear the systems of livestock animals. [click link for full article]
Saltwater Crocodiles Can Find Their Way Home, Australia
Three crocodiles relocated from their homes in Far North Queensland have been tracked swimming between 10 and 30 kilometres per day according to a collaborative research project by The University of Queensland, Australia Zoo and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. [click link for full article]
Should pets be allowed in state park yurts, cabins? (Lebanon Express)
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites public comments on whether pets should be allowed in yurts and cabins in the Oregon Park System. Pets have been prohibited from entering yurts and cabins since they first appeared in state parks.