Potential BSE Test For Live Animals Based On Changes In Urine
Potential BSE Test For Live Animals Based On Changes In Urine
Researchers have demonstrated that protein levels in urine samples can indicate both the presence and progress of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) disease in cattle. Publishing their findings in BioMed Central’s open access journal Proteome Science, the scientists hope that their discovery might lead to the development of a urine-based test that could prevent the precautionary slaughter of many animals as now occurs when the disease is detected.
Border economy victim of drugs (Deseret Morning News)
The merchants in Mexico’s border towns are hurting, but they’re not blaming Canada. The Canadians keep visiting. As do the Australians and Japanese. It’s the Americans who stay away in droves.
Emergency plans should also include pets (The Potpourri)
With Hurricane Ike approaching, residents shouldn t forget about their pets when prepping to weather out the storm at home.