In April 2010, Humane Society International called on the United States to reject an ill-conceived deal to legitimize commercial whaling.

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Even the most well-meaning people can harm wild animals – and put themselves at risk – when they don't take the necessary precautions in handling wildlife, warns the Cape Wildlife Center. Policies that protect human health require that any animal of a rabies-vector species that has been inappropriately handled must be killed to be tested for rabies.

A red-breasted merganser and a least bittern were released into Scorton Creek in Sandwich April 15 after successful rehabilitation by the Cape Wildlife Center.

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Register now and save! Discounted registration extended to September 15. You can reserve a space now at the discounted rate with payment due by October 8. Animal Welfare and Scientific Research: 1985 to 2010 Symposium October 25-26, 2010 Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Bethesda, MD Recognizing 25 Years of Improving Animal Welfare and Advancing Science Day 1 will focus on Animal Welfare and advances in: • Animal Housing Facilities • IACUCs • Education and Training • Veterinary Care Evening session – features a Keynote Address by Dr. Charles McCarthy who was instrumental in the development of federal regulations for the protection of human and animal research subjects. Day 2 will focus on the contributions of Scientific Research to human and animal health. Select topics: • Advances in Global Infectious Disease Research • Development of Medicines and Devices for Humans and Animals • Genetic Vulnerabilities Associated with Cancer and Aging • Understanding Depression, Schizophrenia, and Autism For more about the program, click here (PDF). Pre Conference Events | October 24, 2010 • IACUC 101 Workshop • Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act: AWIC Workshop Symposium Web site: http://www.awsrsymposium.com.

@TheHorse - According to new research by French equitation scientists rewarding horses with food, rather than physical contact, is most effective. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16878

BaltimoreSun.com - Researchers, regulators develop new systems for experiments. http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-animal-testing-20100826,0,2199446.story

Aug 31 - Sep 02, 2010 - National Harbor, MD. Come visit us at Booth # 339http://www.ncabaalas.org/events/2010_Seminar/2010_NCAB_Seminar.html

An Indianapolis church is paying the price after their pastor's son was arrested in connection with what police called the city's largest ever dogfighting bust. Anthony ...

A black Labrador dog who was beaten and given antifreeze then became the center of an emotional court case in Allegan County died over the ...

Lake County prosecutors on Tuesday dropped the remaining criminal charges against a Grayslake-area man sentenced to prison for shooting a dog. Lake County Assistant State's Attorney ...

What sentence a Brooklyn man will receive for throwing his pit bull off a rooftop is in dispute, after his defense attorney disagreed with the ...

Assistant District Attorney Tim Wantland said at a Craig County Commission meeting that the county, as mandated by state law, must create a sinking fund ...

Veterinary Ventures, an all volunteer group out of Portland, OR, is spending the month of January in American Samoa providing much needed veterinary care and spay/neuter services to an island nation with a severe pet overpopulation problem and not a single small animal veterinarian. Their weekly journal can be viewed on the AnimalHelp.Com AnimalBlog and chronicles their challenges and triumphs helping the animals of this third world nation.

The most common signs of infection are swelling and pain at the wound site. Fight wounds that are left untreated often result in an abscess or cellulitis. An abscess is a pocket of pus beneath the skin or within the tissues. Pus is a mixture of bacteria, fluid, and white blood cells from the body's defense system. When pus builds up and has no way of escaping through the skin, it causes a painful swelling that continues to enlarge.....

When your pet is presented for an ophthalmic examination, several aspects of the examination are performed for every patient. Additional tests are employed when indicated. The examination will begin with the ophthalmologist taking a detailed history of the pet, its eye and what the client noticed and what previous medications have been used, if known. All this information will be entered into the patient's record either on a computer or on a paper record....

Many horse owners have entertained the idea of breeding their mare. The idea that you can select the stallion that would best complement your mare and give the resultant foal the qualities you desire can be quite compelling. Many a mare owner has interviewed and visited a dozen studs before they settle on the one they feel best suits their mare. Before you get caught up in the fantasy, lets learn about the reality........

Unlike people and even dogs and cats, rodents and rabbits have many teeth which grow continuously over their lifespan. This makes sense for animals that are herbivores, chewing tough plant fibers. Ideally there is a balance between the growth of the tooth and the wear on the tooth from its chewing duties. If the teeth do not meet perfectly (no chance for braces here!) or the balance is offset by too much soft food which does not wear the teeth down, problems can develop.....