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- Judge compels FDA to pursue food-animal antibiotics ban
The FDA must follow through with its original plan to begin proceedings that would prohibit nontherapeutic use of certain antibiotics in food animals, U.S. Magistrate Judge Theodore Katz said in a written decision. "If, at the hearing, the drug sponsors fail to show that the use of the drugs is safe, the Commissioner must issue a withdrawal order," Katz wrote. The FDA said it is studying the ruling to determine possible next steps. The Washington Post
(3/22), Reuters
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- Researchers develop immune-boosting technique to fight cancer
Researchers at Loyola University Medical Center working with mice say they've found a way to deliver DNA that instructs the immune system to overproduce the T-cells needed to fight infections and cancer. Later tests on the cells of patients with HIV replicated the results of the mouse research, but human applications for the technique are at least three years away, researchers said. Chicago Tribune
(3/21)
- Typical zoo diet may keep rhinos from reproducing
Researchers at the San Diego Zoo say diets high in phytoestrogens may be to blame for low reproduction levels among captive populations of the southern white rhinoceros, a "near-threatened" species. "Understanding why the captive white rhinoceros population has been dwindling for decades is an important part of protecting the future of this species," said researcher Christopher Tubbs. United Press International
(3/21)
- Warm winter implicated in parvovirus outbreak, quarantine
An outbreak of canine parvovirus has led to state-ordered quarantines at shelters in several Connecticut municipalities, after dogs at two shelters were euthanized because of the highly contagious virus. Typically, winter's frigid temperatures kill the virus, which is spread through feces and can live on lawns, but this year's winter was too warm to wipe it out, officials said. The Hartford Courant (Conn.)
(3/22)
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- Cat's vocalization may indicate illness
When a senior cat continually vocalizes, the behavior may indicate a health issue, such as cognitive dysfunction, hyperthyroidism, arthritis or deafness, among other possibilities, writes veterinarian Lee Pickett. Dr. Pickett also addresses a reader's concerns about crating a puppy. Reading Eagle Press (Pa.)
(3/23)
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- Tax-time troubles? Keep your CPA informed
Two of the top mistakes small business owners make at tax time are not talking to an accountant throughout the year and not understanding their own financials, according to a survey of accountants by Xero, a small business accounting software developer. Accountants listed several other pitfalls for small businesses, including combining personal and business deductions and forgetting to deduct for a home office. BusinessNewsDaily.com
(3/15)
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- Ohio zoo officials support exotic-animal bill
Officials from zoos and aquariums in Ohio generally support a bill to restrict ownership of exotic animals, although some say the measure doesn't go far enough. Zoo representatives object to a provision that exempts members of the Zoological Association of America from the ban; they're also calling for stricter rules for people who keep and breed snakes. The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio)
(3/22)
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- Cats are very capable of surviving long falls, veterinarians say
Sugar, the Boston cat that survived a 19-story fall this week, isn't that unusual -- 90% of the 132 cats studied in research reported by AVMA survived after falling from buildings. Experts say cats typically fare best if they fall short distances or drop from heights higher than nine stories, because the longer fall gives them a chance to reach "cruising speed" and get their bodies in a sprawling position that makes for an easier landing. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model)
(3/23)
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Declawing of domestic cats
The AVMA believes that the declawing of domestic cats should be considered only after attempts have been made to prevent the cat from using its claws destructively or when its clawing presents a zoonotic risk for its owners. Learn more about cat declawing by reading AVMA's policy and backgrounder.
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