Tuesday, April 30, 2013

May 01, 2013 at 02:16AM Prime Food USA Issues an Alert on Listeria in Latis Brand Herring Fillet "Antalja" in Oil and Latis Brand Herring Fillet in Oil with Spices

Prime Food USA, 50st & 1st Ave Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Antalja” in Oil and Latis Brand Herring Fillet in Oil with Spices due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm350268.htm

April 30, 2013 at 06:27PM Krinos Foods, LLC. Voluntarily Recalls Tahini Jars Because of Possible Health Risk

Krinos Foods, LLC. of Long Island City, New York is voluntarily recalling its TAHINI sesame paste, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm350163.htm

Measuring Oil’s Asphaltenes

Analytical Chemistry: A novel microfluidic chip quantifies the sticky fraction of crude oil that can gum up oil exploration



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April 06, 2012 at 06:00AM AVMA lends its support to hen-housing legislation

Bill intended to improve housing conditions for egg-laying hens.



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April 01, 2012 at 06:00AM CDC cautions public about raw milk consumption

The agency notes that majority of dairy-related illnesses are linked to raw milk.



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March 20, 2013 at 05:00AM AAHA says veterinary hospitals can grow revenue despite economy

Data suggests focusing on clients and preventive care could bring profession an additional $350 million.



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March 20, 2013 at 05:00AM Ohio woman gets 18 months for posing as veterinarian

Brandi Tomko sentenced on four felonies and four misdemeanors.



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April 30, 2013 at 02:30PM Fighting the Impact of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

David White, chief science officer in FDA’s Office of Food and Veterinary Medicine, and Edward Cox, director of FDA’s Office of Antimicrobial Products, explain the efforts FDA is making to combat the public health impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm349953.htm

Monday, April 29, 2013

April 29, 2013 at 08:26PM Maple View Farm Recalls Three Flavors of Ice Cream Because of Undeclared Allergens

Maple View Farm is voluntarily recalling pint containers of Cookies & Cream, Carolina Crunch and Cookie Dough ice cream because the products contain allergens that were not declared on package labels. Some or all of the products contain wheat,soy, almonds and peanuts, which can cause serious allergic reactions in people who have an allergy or sensitivity to these ingredients.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm349952.htm

April 29, 2013 at 06:00AM Ex-veterinarian charged with 48 counts of animal cruelty in New Mexico

Clopton ordered to pay $27,000 for care of seized dogs; evidence points to practicing without license.



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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Cell Membrane Mystery

ACS Meeting News: Lipids may not be arranged the way scientists thought, imaging mass spec data suggest



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Cross-Linking Technique Could Complement Peptide Stapling

Method stabilizes proteins without the need for metal catalysts or nonnatural amino acids



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Nanoparticle-Based Method Rapidly Detects Fungal Blood Infection

Using magnetic resonance, technique spots life-threatening Candida fungi in less than three hours



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Map Charts Chemical Space

Mathematical algorithm capable of generating virtual molecules could help researchers discover new drugs and materials



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Cardio Calcification Close-Up

Electron microscopy reveals hydroxyapatite nanoparticles associated with all stages of calcification-related cardiovascular disease



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Drug Firms Face Value Questions

Biotechnology: Attendees at BIO convention confront new standards for patient outcomes



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At The Origin Of Life, RNA May Have Been A Mixture

Varied structure may have allowed RNA to replicate without proteins’ help



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Cell Membrane Mystery

ACS Meeting News: Lipids may not be arranged the way scientists thought, imaging mass spec data suggest



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Deciphering Ordered But Noncrystalline Structures

Method combines X-ray diffraction, NMR, and modeling to pick out structures that are tough to determine



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Nanoparticle-Based Method Rapidly Detects Fungal Blood Infection

Using magnetic resonance, technique spots life-threatening Candida fungi in less than three hours



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Cardio Calcification Close-Up

Electron microscopy reveals hydroxyapatite nanoparticles associated with all stages of calcification-related cardiovascular disease



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Top Instrument Firms

Companies in C&EN’s ranking try to boost their sales of analytical and lab instruments at a time when spending is constrained



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Saturday, April 27, 2013

April 27, 2013 at 09:07PM Orville Redenbacher’s® Classic Kettle Korn Ready-to-eat Popcorn Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Today, ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling packages of its Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn that may contain an undeclared allergen, milk. Certain bags of the Kettle Korn flavored ready-to-eat popcorn may have inadvertently been filled with white cheddar flavored popcorn, which contains an allergen, milk.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm349849.htm

Friday, April 26, 2013

April 26, 2013 at 05:22PM Saratoga Therapeutics, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Components in Eba Multivitamin Supplement

April 23, 2013 - Saratoga Therapeutics, LLC of North Wales, PA is recalling 900 bottles of ebA Multivitamin Supplement because they may contain undeclared milk components –milk protein(s) and lactose. The following lot numbers may be affected: # 0912164 expiration date 12/12 # 1110354 expiration date 10/14 People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction and people who have lactose intolerance run the risk of gastrointestinal symptoms if they consume ebA Multivitamin Supplement.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm349619.htm

April 26, 2013 at 05:13PM Fruits Vol. 68, no. 2

A new issue of Fruits with an editorial paying tribute to Jacky Ganry, who was the journal's Scientific Director for almost 20 years.






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April 26, 2013 at 04:19PM West Africa: are on the road to mechanization

Fonio plays a major role in enrusing food security and maintaining biodiversity in West Africa. However, between field and plate, the stages involved in processing this age-old small-grain cereal are particularly laborious. A new project, Aval Fonio, aims to mechanize some of those stages and support innovation by small-scale processing firms.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/science/fonio-postharvest-operations-in-west-africa

April 25, 2013 at 05:52PM Agriculture can also mitigate climate change

Developing farming systems that emit less greenhouse gas while remaining productive and capable of coping with climate change is a prospect that is beginning to emerge in the various debates. CIRAD is playing its part by co-organizing a series of conference on a new concept: climate-smart agriculture.






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April 22, 2013 at 12:34PM International Workshop on Agricultural Innovation Systems in Africa

Co-organized by CIRAD through the JOLISAA project.






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April 22, 2013 at 12:25PM XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT)

With the participation of CIRAD.






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Thursday, April 25, 2013

April 25, 2013 at 08:00PM Research Improves Minority Health

Medical advances have provided Americans with the potential for longer, healthier lives, but not all Americans are benefitting equally. FDA's Office of Minority Health collaborates with researchers to help improve health for all.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm349115.htm

April 25, 2013 at 07:00PM Clinical Trials Shed Light on Minority Health

FDA is working to increase minority participation in the clinical trials that test new medical products. Members of minority groups are move vulnerable to certain diseases, but are under-represented in these trials.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm349063.htm

April 25, 2013 at 05:30PM FDA Contributing to Fight Against Polio

This is World Immunization Week and FDA is working global partners to make safe and effective vaccines available all over the world. In particular, FDA has joined the fight to ride the world of polio, which still exists in some parts of the world.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm349362.htm

April 25, 2013 at 05:52PM L’agriculture peut aussi atténuer le changement climatique

Concevoir une agriculture capable d’émettre moins de gaz à effet de serre tout en étant performante et adaptée aux modifications du climat : la perspective commence à émerger dans les débats. Le Cirad y prend part en co-organisant une série de conférences sur un nouveau concept: l’agriculture climato-intelligente.






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April 05, 2013 at 06:00AM Study: Cat obesity ballooning

Survey sheds light on soaring rate of overweight pets in the U.S.



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January 14, 2010 at 11:35PM FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2010/ucm197700.htm

February 03, 2010 at 11:21PM United States Seizes more than 1500 Cases of Food from Wisconsin Distribution Warehouse

At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals on Tuesday seized a wide range of human and animal food products stored under insanitary conditions at Mid-States Closeouts, a distribution warehouse in Ellsworth, Wis. The products were seized under a warrant issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2010/ucm199848.htm

April 25, 2013 at 03:32PM Sustainable forest management policies in central Africa. Taking the informal sector into account

Small-scale chainsaw milling is the main timber-producing sector in central Africa as well as a source of income and jobs, but needs the support of public policies to make practices more sustainable and formalise the sector.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/ca-vient-de-sortir/perspective-no.-21-sustainable-forest-management-policies-in-central-africa

April 24, 2013 at 05:55PM Perrine Burnod: "It is vital to secure the land tenure rights of crop and animal farmers"

Large-scale land grabbing first hit the headlines following the Daewoo affair in Madagascar in 2008. Researchers are currently continuing to look into the issues raised by such practices, to wit the publication of a special issue of the journal Cahiers Agricultures . A chance to take stock with Perrine Burnod, co-coordinator of the issue and economist at CIRAD.






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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

April 24, 2013 at 06:00AM AMVA workforce study identifies 12.5 percent excess capacity in veterinary services

Veterinary Workforce Simulation Model introduced to gather key data to better understand profession and its economic woes.



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April 23, 2013 at 09:08PM FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: March 2013

FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: March 2013



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm349179.htm

April 24, 2013 at 06:30PM FDA Invention Fights Counterfeit Malaria Drugs

A tool invented by FDA scientists is being deployed in a partnership to fight counterfeit malaria drugs. Testing is planned in Ghana. More than a third of malaria drugs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia are counterfeit or substandard.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm349110.htm

April 24, 2013 at 05:55PM Perrine Burnod : « Sécuriser les droits fonciers des agriculteurs et des éleveurs est crucial »

Les appropriations foncières à grande échelle ont fait la Une des médias suite à l'affaire Daewoo, en 2008 à Madagascar. Aujourd'hui, la recherche continue d'explorer les problématiques soulevées par ces phénomènes, comme en témoigne la parution d'un numéro spécial de la revue Cahiers Agricultures . L'occasion d'un bilan avec Perrine Burnod, co-coordinatrice de ce numéro et économiste au Cirad.






via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://www.cirad.fr/news/all-news-items/articles/2013/questions-a/perrine-burnod-appropriations-foncieres

April 24, 2013 at 05:24PM Appropriations foncières et modèles agricoles

Ce numéro spécial des Cahiers Agricultures explore le rôle du foncier dans les transformations du secteur rural. Il examine les liens entre accès au foncier, investissements et formes de production dans le secteur agricole. Il analyse également la place accordée au foncier et aux diverses formes d’agriculture dans les stratégies des Etats, des investisseurs et des communautés d’acteurs locaux.






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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

April 23, 2013 at 06:00AM Vetsulin reintroduced to U.S. veterinary market

Merck?s insulin for diabetic dogs, cats back after FDA concerns led to shortage, then disappearance of product from market.



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July 16, 2010 at 06:04PM From an Idea to the Marketplace: The Journey of an Animal Drug through the Approval Process





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April 23, 2013 at 06:30PM FDA Wants You (to Get Involved)

FDA's Patient Liaison Program helps to bring the unique perspective of patients, family members, caregivers and patient advocates to the decision-making processes of the FDA. Learn the many ways you can get involved and become part of the process that regulates food and drugs.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm348661.htm

Viruses From Sewage Contaminate Deep Well Water

Water Pollution: Human pathogens rapidly invade underground aquifers previously thought to be protected



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Monday, April 22, 2013

April 22, 2013 at 10:04PM Go Max Go Foods LLC Issues Voluntary Withdrawal of Snap!, Cleo's, Jokerz, Twilight, Buccaneer, Thumbs Up and Mahalo Due to Possible Health Risk

April 22, 2013 - Go Max Go Foods LLC, announces that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily withdrawing a limited quantity of vegan candy bar products. These products contain the following statement on the front label: "dairy-free", which may lead to confusion for people who have allergies to milk products.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348958.htm

April 22, 2013 at 06:00AM Atopic or allergic dermatitis most common canine health condition in 2012

VPI reveals top 10 canine, feline veterinary diagnoses.



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April 22, 2013 at 06:00AM Nutura Pet Products further expands first recall in company history

Recall now includes all dry pet foot products and treats with expiration date Mary 24, 2014, or earlier.



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April 22, 2013 at 06:00AM Veterinarians lend a hand in horse health

Rural Veterinary Experience Teaching and Service (RVETS) travels to rural communities that rely on horses to survive.



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August 09, 2010 at 09:57PM FDA: Salmonella risk from frozen rodents fed to reptiles

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning U.S. and international customers who may have purchased frozen mice, rats and chicks from Biggers and Callaham LLC, dba/MiceDirect.com, that these products, which are used as food for reptiles, have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2010/ucm221735.htm

April 22, 2013 at 02:57PM FDA Cautions in Interpretation of Antimicrobial Resistance Data

The Environmental Working Group issued a report of its interpretation of the 2011 Retail Meat Annual Report of NARMS. While FDA is always concerned when we see antimicrobial resistance, we believe the EWG report oversimplifies the NARMS data and provides misleading conclusions.



via What's New: Animal & Veterinary http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm348794.htm

April 22, 2013 at 12:34PM Atelier international sur les systèmes d'innovation agricole en Afrique

Coorganisé par le Cirad au travers du projet Jolisaa.






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April 22, 2013 at 12:25PM XVIe Congrès de International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT)

Avec la participation du Cirad.






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April 17, 2013 at 03:04PM UMR Qualisud unveils its new-look website

The new website contains comprehensive information on the Qualisud (Integrated Approach to Food Quality) Joint Research Unit's activities.






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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Nanosuit Protects Living Bugs In Vacuum

Organisms such as fruit fly larvae survive for at least an hour under vacuum when shielded by a flexible polymer membrane



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Modified Cytosine Detected And Profiled

Techniques detect cytosine derivatives on demethylation pathway



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Nanosponges Soak Up Toxins

Tiny membrane-coated particles keep poisonous proteins away from healthy cells, save mice injected with lethal doses



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Court Reviews Genetic Patents

Supreme Court: Myriad Genetics’ monopoly on genetic cancer tests may be weakened



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Sulfide Signal In Sight

Chemical Biology: Probe tracks molecule that can be toxic or beneficial



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MGL-3196, Thyroid Hormone Analog





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Birinapant, Apoptosis Inhibitor





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AZD5423, For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease





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LGX818, Made To Fight Melanoma





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BMS-906024, Notch Signaling Inhibitor





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For Five New Drug Candidates, Structures Are Now Public

Potential treatments for cancer, respiratory disease, heart trouble unveiled at ACS meeting



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Drug Candidates





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Start-ups To Mine Methane Troves

Small firms are developing technology for converting natural gas to fuel and chemicals



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Detecting Single-Atom Nuclear Spins In Silicon

Magnetic-resonance-based method could aid quantum computing



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Modified Cytosine Detected And Profiled

Techniques detect cytosine derivatives on demethylation pathway



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Glimpsing Organic Molecules In Motion

Ultrafast electron diffraction technique lets scientists spy on molecules as they rearrange



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Sulfide Signal In Sight

Chemical Biology: Probe tracks molecule that can be toxic or beneficial



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Saturday, April 20, 2013

April 20, 2013 at 12:28PM Natura Pet Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk.

Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its March 29, 2013 recall of dry pet foods because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348786.htm

April 20, 2013 at 12:28PM Natura Pet Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk.

Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its March 29, 2013 recall of dry pet foods because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348786.htm

Friday, April 19, 2013

April 19, 2013 at 06:00AM Veterinary Emergency Team cares for more animals found within West, Texas, response site

Many residents are reporting lost pets after Wednesday?s explosion.



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April 19, 2013 at 06:00AM The dvm360 Five: Veterinarians in the Boston Marathon & feline senior care with Dr. Susan Little

Industry news and notes you need.



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April 19, 2013 at 06:00AM Ala. veterinary board accepts AAHA accreditation in lieu of inspection

Hospitals that meet AAHA?s 900-plus standards will be exempt from state board inspection.



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April 19, 2013 at 06:00AM Federal agencies seek input on plan for veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use

Producers who once ordered drugs direct from manufacturer will now need veterinary prescription.



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April 19, 2013 at 06:00AM Federal agencies seek input on plan for veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use

Producers who once ordered drugs direct from manufacturer will now need veterinary prescription.



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April 19, 2013 at 05:51PM Merit Bird Company, LLS Recalls Vitae Because of Possible Health Risk

Merit Bird Company, LLC of Chatsworth, California is recalling the following items with lot codes; Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 2lbs, (#2840081), Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840090), Vitae Small Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840225), Vitae Small Hookbill 20lbs, (#2840234), Vitae Hookbill with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840252), Vitae Large Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840279) shipped between May 2012 to February 2013, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

"Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.



via Pet Health RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348673.htm


April 19, 2013 at 05:51PM Merit Bird Company, LLS Recalls Vitae Because of Possible Health Risk

Merit Bird Company, LLC of Chatsworth, California is recalling the following items with lot codes; Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 2lbs, (#2840081), Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840090), Vitae Small Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840225), Vitae Small Hookbill 20lbs, (#2840234), Vitae Hookbill with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840252), Vitae Large Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840279) shipped between May 2012 to February 2013, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

"Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348673.htm


Seeking Carcinogen-Linked DNA In Tissue Samples

Toxicology: For the first time, researchers unambiguously identify DNA damaged by an environmental chemical in preserved tissues



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Seeking Carcinogen-Linked DNA In Tissue Samples

Toxicology: For the first time, researchers unambiguously identify DNA damaged by an environmental chemical in preserved tissues



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Thursday, April 18, 2013

April 18, 2013 at 06:00AM Veterinary response launched after deadly explosion at fertilizer facility

Local clinic, Texas A&M emergency team work to care for the animals of West, Texas.



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April 17, 2013 at 03:04PM L’UMR Qualisud dévoile son site web rénové

Retrouvez en ligne toutes les infos sur les activités de l’unité mixte de recherche Qualisud (Démarche intégrée pour l’obtention d’aliments de qualité) au travers de son nouveau site web.






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April 17, 2013 at 03:17PM Avian influenza: CIRAD is on the front line in the fight against H7N9!

In Asia and from Montpellier, CIRAD is working to respond to the emergence of a new strain of avian influenza A virus (H7N9), and has sent experts to Chine and Rome, at the request of the WHO and the FAO.






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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

April 18, 2013 at 04:44AM Prime Food USA Issues an Alert On Listeria in Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil

Prime Food USA, 50st & 1st Ave Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes.



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April 17, 2013 at 06:00AM FidoPharm launches fipronil-permethrin combination product

PetArmorPro Advanced will be sold over the counter at Walmart.



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April 17, 2013 at 06:00AM Sentinel Flavor Tabs reintroduced to veterinary market

Novartis parasiticide has been out of production since December 2011.



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April 17, 2013 at 06:00AM FidoPharm launches fipronil-permethrin combination product

PetArmorPro Advanced will be sold over the counter at Walmart.



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Hydrogen Sulfide Donors Protect Heart Cells

Chemical Biology: Compounds could react with thiol groups in the body to deliver the gas to tissue damaged after a heart attack



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April 16, 2013 at 06:00AM Veterinary caucus introduces bill to protect mobile practitioners

HR 1528 would exempt veterinarians from DEA restrictions on transporting controlled substances.



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April 16, 2013 at 06:00AM Veterinary caucus introduces bill to protect mobile practitioners

HR 1528 would exempt veterinarians from DEA restrictions on transporting controlled substances.



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April 17, 2013 at 03:17PM Grippe aviaire, le Cirad est sur le front !

En Asie et depuis Montpellier, le Cirad se mobilise face à l’émergence d’une nouvelle souche d’un virus de grippe aviaire A(H7N9) et envoie des experts en Chine et à Rome, à la demande de l’ OMS et de la FAO.






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April 16, 2013 at 11:39AM CIRAD confirms its support of open access to knowledge

Twenty-six establishments, including CIRAD, recently signed a partnership agreement to foster open archives and the HAL (Hyper Articles en Ligne) shared platform. This signature confirms CIRAD's support of the principle of open access to knowledge.






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April 16, 2013 at 04:29PM The SIRMA (Irrigated Systems in North Africa) Skills Network in Partnership website

The "Irrigated Systems in North Africa" (SIRMA) skills network now has a website. It includes comprehensive information on the network's activities.






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April 17, 2013 at 11:11AM Ruralité et développement durable en Nouvelle-Calédonie

Un ouvrage de synthèse et de mise en perspectives des échanges et réflexions sur le développement durable en Nouvelle-Calédonie qui ont eu lieu lors des ateliers de Poindimié en 2008.






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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

April 17, 2013 at 03:52AM Wegmans Food Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 8 oz., Due to Undeclared Milk and Eggs

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling approximately 1,100 affected units of Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 8 oz. tub, with a best-by date of 5/17/13, because some of the tubs may have an incorrect ingredient label that does not list milk and eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348328.htm

April 16, 2013 at 08:51PM Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Allert and Voluntary Recall on O Organics Black Bean Enchiladas 9 Oz Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

April 15, 2013 - Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc., is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of O Organics Black Bean Enchiladas because they contain undeclared milk. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348235.htm

April 16, 2013 at 06:00AM Veterinarians safe after completing Boston Marathon

Both finished minutes before apparent bombs detonated.



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April 16, 2013 at 04:00PM Making Health and Health Care Equal for All

At FDA, achieving equality in health and health care is part of the mission of the Office of Minority Health. The office was established in 2010 to help the agency address the needs of Americans who may be more vulnerable because of their race, ethnicity or other factors.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm347896.htm

April 16, 2013 at 06:00AM Virbac recalls six lots Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables

Recalled lots did not meet standards over the life of the product.



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April 16, 2013 at 04:29PM Le site du réseau de compétences en partenariat « Sirma » Systèmes irrigués au Maghreb

Le réseau de compétences « Systèmes irrigués au Maghreb » (Sirma) dispose désormais d'un site Internet. Retrouvez en ligne toutes les informations sur les activités de ce dispositif partenarial.






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April 16, 2013 at 02:14PM Court Suspends Approval of Enroflox 100 for Cattle

On April 12, 2013, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued a temporary restraining order in Civil Action No. 13-487, suspending approval of Norbrook Inc.’s Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application No. 200-495 for Enroflox 100 for treating cattle.



via What's New: Animal & Veterinary http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm348142.htm

April 16, 2013 at 11:39AM Le Cirad réaffirme son soutien au libre accès à la connaissance

Vingt-six établissements, dont le Cirad, viennent de signer une convention de partenariat en faveur des archives ouvertes et de la plateforme mutualisée HAL (Hyper Articles en Ligne). Par cette signature, le Cirad réaffirme son soutien au principe du libre accès à la connaissance.






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Monday, April 15, 2013

Watching Enzymes Change Molecules’ Chirality

Biochemistry: NMR method allows researchers to observe a protein convert a molecule into its mirror image



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Watching Enzymes Change Molecules’ Chirality

Biochemistry: NMR method allows researchers to observe a protein convert a molecule into its mirror image



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April 15, 2013 at 06:51PM Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice

Winn-Dixie today announced an immediate voluntary recall of 64 FL OZ Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice. The product is being recalled as a precaution because it could have levels of “patulin” that exceeds FDA limits.



via FDA Food Safety RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm347979.htm

April 15, 2013 at 02:00PM FDA Wants Your Opinion on Dairy-Product Labels

FDA is inviting consumer comments on a petition from two dairy industry groups to change the standard of identity for flavored milk and 17 other dairy products. This would make it possible for manufacturers of some artificially sweetened dairy products to avoid stating that fact on the front of their packaging.



via FDA Consumer Health Information Updates http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm347194.htm

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Green Coffee Extract Has Health Benefits

ACS Meeting News: Chlorogenic acids from unroasted coffee beans promote weight loss, improve glucose tolerance



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Lipid Production For Biodiesel Boosted By Small Molecules

ACS Meeting News: Inexpensive additives to microalgae cultures work at low concentrations



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Rapid Route To Pactamycin

Natural Products: Shortened synthesis could lead to drug candidates based on the compound



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Microdialysis In The Operating Room

Method that measures glucose and lactate levels in tissues helps improve reconstructive surgery outcomes



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Exposition Highlights

C&EN panelists and instrument industry editors pick new products that stand out



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Microfluidic Devices Capture Tumor Cells

Tools that run fluids through tiny channels detect scarce circulating tumor cells, a tactic that could aid cancer patients



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‘Patent Medicines’ Unmasked

ACS Meeting News: Study finds calcium, mercury in untested remedies subjected to X-ray fluorescence analysis



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Thermo Fisher Scientific





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Spectro Analytical Instruments





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Waters And Dow Chemical





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NanoMagnetics Instruments





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Netzsch





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Thermo Fisher Scientific





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WITec





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