February 28, 2014 at 06:00AM It's back: New Fairness to Pet Owners Act introduced in U.S. House

Bill asserts mandatory veterinary prescription writing will lower cost of pet ownership, encourage competition.



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February 28, 2014 at 06:05PM International Conference on Green and Sustainable Innovation

Organisé par la Kasetsart University (VGREEN-KU), la Joint Graduate School for Energy and Environment (LCSAL-JGSEE), la National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) et Chiang Mai University (CMU). Avec la participation du Cirad.

Date limite de soumission des abstracts : 1er mars 2014

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A Challenging Conjugation

Bioactivity: Linking to antibody fragment enhances immune-system-regulating agent



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Detecting Citrus Blight

Agriculture: Portable spectrometer identifies signature volatile organic compounds before it’s too late



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February 28, 2014 at 01:00PM FDA Speeds Innovation in Rare Disease Therapies

The Food and Drug Administration Office of Orphan Products Development is launching web-based educational resources for patients and industry on rare disease topics. The page debuts on International Rare Disease Day Feb. 28; topics include how to interact with FDA.



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February 28, 2014 at 12:50PM FDA Announces New Program for State Animal Feed Regulators

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) are announcing a new program for State Animal Feed Regulators entitled the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (feed standards).



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Nanohole Sensor Could Make Biomolecule Detection Easy And Affordable

Biosensors: Researchers quickly detect proteins by using a standard microscope to spot light shining through an array of nanosized holes



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Nanohole Sensor Could Make Biomolecule Detection Easy And Affordable

Biosensors: Researchers quickly detect proteins by using a standard microscope to spot light shining through an array of nanosized holes



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Crib Mattresses Expose Infants To Elevated Levels Of Volatile Organic Compounds

Environmental Health: A baby sleeping in a crib breathes in air containing twice the amount of potentially harmful VOCs than that of typical indoor air



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February 27, 2014 at 01:00PM Food Serving Sizes Getting a Reality Check

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February 27, 2014 at 01:00PM Nutrition Facts Label: Proposed Changes Aim to Better Inform Food Choices

FDA proposes bringing the Nutrition Facts Label--which has become one of the most recognized graphics in the world--up to date with changes to its design and content. Proposed updates include the addition of added sugars and changes to some serving size requirements.



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February 27, 2014 at 01:00PM Proposed Nutrition Facts Label Changes Are Based on Science and Research

The changes proposed to the Nutrition Facts Label are based on advances in nutrition science, the latest consensus reports from public health agencies, and the most recent public health and nutrition surveys.



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February 26, 2014 at 06:00AM Penn Vet's 'legendary' Dr. Charles Raker dies at 93

Longtime equine veterinary surgeon, professor leaves lasting legacy at his alma mater.



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February 26, 2014 at 02:55PM Draft Guidance for Industry: Enforcement Policy Regarding Investigational New Drug Requirements for Use of Fecal Microbiota for Transplantation to Treat Clostridium difficile Infection Not Responsive to Standard Therapies.

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February 26, 2014 at 01:12AM EXPANDIDO - La Compania Roos Foods Retira del Mercado Voluntariamente una Variedad de Quesos (Enlistados Abajo) Debido a un Posible Riesgo Sanitario

Roos Foods of Kenton, DE esta retirando del mercado los quesos nombrados arriba porque tienen el potencial de estar contaminados con Listeria monocytogenes, un organismo que puede causar infecciones serias y a veces fatales en niños pequenos, personas debiles o ancianas , y otros con sistemas inmunologicos debilitados. Aunque las personas sanas pueden sufrir solamente sintomas a corto plazo, tales como fiebre alta, dolor de cabeza severo, rigidez, nauseas, dolor abdominal y diarrea, la infeccion por Listeria puede causar abortos involuntarios y mortinatos entre las mujeres embarazadas.



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February 25, 2014 at 10:58PM EXPANDED - Roos Foods Voluntarily Recalls Variety of Cheeses (listed below) Due to Possible Health Risk

Update: Roos Foods has voluntarily expanded their February 23, 2014 recall to include all lots of Amigo and Mexicana brands of Requesón (part-skim ricotta in 15 oz. and 16 oz. plastic containers and all lots of Amigo, Mexicana and Santa Rosa De Lima brands of Queso de Huerta (fresh curd cheese).



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February 25, 2014 at 06:00AM Blog: An important opportunity to improve pet food safety

Veterinarians, pet owners need rigorous testing to be mandatory.



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February 25, 2014 at 02:43PM Pet Food and Treats in Your Home

The Food & Drug Administration, which has responsibilities in the area of ensuring the safety of people and their animals, offers information about safe handling of pet food and treats in the home.



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February 21, 2014 at 11:59AM Family Farming and Research

An international meeting organized by Agropolis International in partnership with CIRAD.

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February 21, 2014 at 10:54AM See you at SIA 2014 to learn about family farming with CIRAD and the AFD

Family farming, which is also the subject of the official UN International Year for 2014, will be the centre of attention on a shared CIRAD-AFD stand at the Paris International Agricultural Show, from 22 February to 2 March. There is a wide range of events to choose from. Here is a taster of the various materials produced for the show. CIRAD is looking forward to seeing you at the Paris Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, Hall 4, Aisle E, Stand 127.

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February 25, 2014 at 01:22AM La Compania Roos Foods Retira del Mercado Voluntariamente Una Variedad de Quesos (Enlistados Abajo) Debido a un Posible Riesgo Sanitario

Roos Foods of Kenton, DE esta retirando del mercado los quesos nombrados arriba porque tienen el potencial de estar contaminados con Listeria monocytogenes, un organismo que puede causar infecciones serias y a veces fatales en niños pequenos, personas debiles o ancianas, y otros con sistemas inmunologicos debilitados. Aunque las personas sanas pueden sufrir solamente sintomas a corto plazo, tales como fiebre alta, dolor de cabeza severo, rigidez, nauseas, dolor abdominal y diarrea, la infeccion por Listeria puede causar abortos involuntarios y mortinatos entre las mujeres embarazadas.



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February 24, 2014 at 06:00AM Mislabeled syringes recalled by Med-Vet International

Affected product may result in lower-than-prescribed insulin doses.



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February 24, 2014 at 07:39PM Direct Recall Classification Program

CBER’s Direct Recall Classification (DRC) program provides establishments the opportunity to electronically report recall related information directly to CBER.



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Portable Spectrometer Sniffs Out Citrus Blight

Agriculture: Volatile organic compounds released by citrus trees allow researchers to distinguish healthy plants from ones afflicted with citrus greening disease



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February 24, 2014 at 01:23PM Guidance for Industry: Use of Nucleic Acid Tests on Pooled and Individual Samples from Donors of Whole Blood and Blood Components, Including Source Plasma, to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus

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Implantable Metal-Filled Particles Activate Cancer Drug

Oncology: Strategy restricts chemotherapeutic agent's toxicity in cells



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Paper On Herbicide-Eating Bacteria Retracted

Results on atrazine-eating bacteria can’t be replicated, but authors are cleared of misconduct



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Clot-Stopping Antibody May Lessen Bleeding Risk

Medical advance tested in rabbits may aid surgeons performing heart bypasses



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Peter Debye Award In Physical Chemistry

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Irving Langmuir Award In Chemical Physics

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Nobel Laureate Signature Award For Graduate Education In Chemistry

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Peter Debye Award In Physical Chemistry

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Irving Langmuir Award In Chemical Physics

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Nobel Laureate Signature Award For Graduate Education In Chemistry

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February 23, 2014 at 11:54PM Roos Foods Voluntarily Recalls Variety of Cheeses Due to Possible Health Risk

Roos Foods of Kenton, DE is recalling the above cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.



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February 22, 2014 at 01:07AM Wolfgang B. Gourmet Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish (Anchovies) in Two Lots Of Fairway Brand Condiment Grilling Sauce

Wolfgang B. Gourmet Foods, Inc. of Catskill, NY, is voluntarily recalling approximately 236 units of FAIRWAY brand CONDIMENT GRILLING SAUCE, NET WT. 12 oz., UPC 758940706093, because it contains undeclared fish (anchovies). The Grilling Sauce is made with Worcestershire Sauce which contains anchovies as a sub-ingredient but anchovies are not listed on the label. People who are allergic to anchovies run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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February 21, 2014 at 09:59PM Guidance for Industry: Pre-Storage Leukocyte Reduction of Whole Blood and Blood Components Intended for Transfusion.

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February 21, 2014 at 07:28PM Evolution Fresh Voluntarily Recalls Select Bottles of “Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger” Juice Sold at California and Nevada Grocery Retailers

Evolution Fresh is initiating a voluntary product recall of approximately 1,700 bottles of “Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger” juice with a best by date of March 2, 2014. The juices, which make up less than half of one percent of total Evolution Fresh production, were sold beginning on January 18, 2014, only in California and Nevada at approximately 120 grocery stores.



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Oxadiazoles Attack Resistant Bacteria

Drug Discovery: Researchers report a class of compounds that can get around MRSA’s resistance



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February 21, 2014 at 11:59AM Agricultures familiales et recherche

Une rencontre international organisée par Agropolis International en partenariat avec le Cirad.

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February 21, 2014 at 10:54AM Rendez-vous au SIA 2014 pour tout savoir sur l’agriculture familiale avec le Cirad et l’AFD

L’agriculture familiale, qui constitue également le thème de l’année internationale 2014 (ONU), sera au centre de toutes les attentions sur le stand commun du Cirad et de l’AFD au Salon international de l’agriculture de Paris du 22 février au 2 mars 2014. Faites votre choix parmi toutes les manifestations proposées cette année. Découvrez en avant premières toutes les ressources produites à cette occasion. On vous attend au Parc des Expositions de Paris, Porte de Versailles : Hall 4, Allée E, Stand N°127.

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February 14, 2014 at 06:00AM National Veterinary Associates said to be exploring potential sale

Veterinary group of 225 hospitals estimated to be worth close to $700 million.



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February 20, 2014 at 09:13PM Falafel King Voluntarily Recalls Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps Because of Possible Health Risk

Falafel King of Boulder, Colorado is recalling 10 ounce containers of Hatch Green Chile Hummus and 8.5 ounce Hatch Green Chile Wraps because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.



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February 20, 2014 at 06:44PM Med-Vet International Issues Nationwide Recall of Veterinary 1/2cc U-40 Insulin Syringes Due to Mismarked Syringe Barrels

On Feb. 14, 2014 , Med-Vet International initiated a nationwide recall of 140 boxes of 1/2cc U-40 insulin syringes. The syringes have been found to be labeled with 40 units per 1/2cc syringe and they should be marked with only 20 units per 1/2cc, which potentially could result in lower than prescribed doses of insulin.



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February 20, 2014 at 05:48PM Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Region Recalls Tom Yom Soup Due to Undeclared Milk

Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Region is recalling Tom Yom Soup because it contains milk, an undeclared allergen. The recalled soup was sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label reading “Tom Yom Soup” with a UPC of <0 00000 60146 7> in 24 ounce plastic containers with a “use by” date of 4/8/2014, which is noted on the scale label.



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Assay Detects Miniscule Amounts Of Gluten In Food

Analytical Chemistry: A new method based on small nucleic acid receptors senses gluten levels lower than 1 ppm



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Assay Detects Miniscule Amounts Of Gluten In Food

Analytical Chemistry: A new method based on small nucleic acid receptors senses gluten levels lower than 1 ppm



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February 20, 2014 at 02:56PM FluMist

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February 20, 2014 at 11:06AM Family farming: the brochure is available on line

Food security, biodiversity, climate, water, jobs, environment, and so on... family farming is at the heart of future challenges. Discover the brochure Agricultures familiales, une chance pour la planète…, produced for the general public to mark the 2014 Paris International Agricultural Show and the International Year of Family Farming.

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February 20, 2014 at 01:07PM Fannie May Issues A Voluntary Recall Of Its 4.0 Oz. Heart-shaped Box Of Assorted Chocolates Due To Undeclared Peanuts

Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc. (“Fannie May�) is recalling 12,000 units of its 4.0 oz., red heart-shaped gift box of assorted chocolates because the box includes one piece of candy that contains peanuts, a known allergen, and the food ingredient label on the box did not state that the product contained peanuts.



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February 20, 2014 at 01:20PM J.-M. Sourisseau: " Family farming is a huge phenomenon"

VIDEO. Characterizing family farming is a major challenge in itself. Contrary to what is commonly thought, this type of farming can be modern, innovative and efficient. It is also very diverse, which does not make it any easier to define and paves the way for stereotypes. This video (in French) takes a broad look at what family farming means in 2014, with Jean-Michel Sourisseau, a socioeconomist at CIRAD.

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February 19, 2014 at 11:12AM Market garden cropping: insect nets to avoid pesticide use

VIDEO. Simply installing nets over crops can eliminate the need for pesticides. This was demonstrated by the BioNetAgro project conducted in Kenya by CIRAD and its partners, in collaboration with local market gardeners. This agro-ecological practice is easily accessible, notably for family farms.

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February 20, 2014 at 01:20PM J.-M. Sourisseau : « L’agriculture familiale est un phénomène massif »

VIDEO. La caractérisation de l’agriculture familiale constitue un défi à part entière. Contrairement à ce que l’on pense généralement, cette forme d’agriculture peut être moderne, innovante et performante. Elle est aussi très diversifiée, ce qui ne rend pas aisé sa définition et favorise l’utilisation de stéréotypes. Tour d’horizon de ce qu’est l’agriculture familiale en 2014, avec Jean-Michel Sourisseau, socio-économiste au Cirad.

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February 20, 2014 at 11:06AM Agriculture familiale : la brochure grand public disponible en ligne

Sécurité alimentaire, biodiversité, climat, eau, emploi, environnement…l’agriculture familiale est au cœur des défis de l’avenir. Découvrez la brochure Agricultures familiales, une chance pour la planète…, conçue pour un large public à l'occasion de l'édition 2014 du salon international de l'agriculture de Paris et dans le cadre de l’année internationale de l’agriculture familiale.

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Contact Lenses Deliver Drug For Glaucoma

Biomaterials: Contact lenses release a glaucoma drug in a controlled fashion when triggered by an enzyme found in tears



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February 19, 2014 at 06:21PM Les dossiers d'Agropolis Inernational : Agricultures familiales

Découvrez le dossier d'Agropolis International sur les agricultures familiales, l’occasion pour la communauté scientifique d’Agropolis International à Montpellier en Languedoc-Roussillon de témoigner de son fort engagement, depuis de nombreuses années, en matière de recherche« sur » et « pour » les agricultures familiales.

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February 19, 2014 at 06:00AM Manufacturers confident in revamped chicken jerky products

Milo?s Kitchen exits China while Purina remains to produce Chicken Jerky Tenders.



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February 14, 2014 at 04:52PM CIRAD's expertise in support of family farming

Worldwide, family farming currently accounts for more than 70% of total food production, on more than 500 million farms. This thematic report centres on the work being done by CIRAD and how its researchers' expertise is supporting family farming.

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February 19, 2014 at 02:00PM Devices in Public Places Restart Hearts

Knowing how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) can mean the difference between life and death. Learn how these devices, found in many public places, work. Find out how knowing how to use one may help save someone’s life.



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February 19, 2014 at 11:12AM Maraîchage : des filets anti-insectes pour éviter l’usage de pesticides

VIDEO. En plaçant de simples filets sur les cultures, l’usage de pesticides peut être réduit de 70 % voire totalement évité. C’est ce que montrent les résultats du projet BioNetAgro mené au Kenya par le Cirad et ses partenaires, en collaboration avec des maraîchers locaux. Une pratique agroécologique aisément accessible notamment pour l'agriculture familiale.

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February 18, 2014 at 11:52PM FDA Seeking Public Input on Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act Information Collection

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today an opportunity for public comment on FDA’s proposed collection of information from sponsors of generic animal drugs.



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Consumer 3-D Printer Fabricates Microfluidic Chips

Microfluidics: With the right resin, the machine builds transparent devices with sub-millimeter-wide channels



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February 18, 2014 at 06:00AM Veterinarians, techs invited to Pine Ridge Reservation

Visiting veterinarians welcomed to perform spay-neuter surgeries in rural South Dakota as part of Lakota Animal Care Project.



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February 18, 2014 at 04:35PM Agricultures familiales et mondes à venir

En cette année 2014, proclamée Année internationale de l’agriculture familiale par les Nations Unies, cet ouvrage collectif est le bienvenu. Il revisite les approches les plus utilisées pour analyser et comprendre l’agriculture familiale qui est au cœur des agricultures du monde. Il est primordial de bien définir l’agriculture familiale pour mieux en cerner les enjeux, la replacer dans un contexte plus global et ainsi juger de sa contribution à un développement qui soit durable et plus équitable. Cette forme de production est ainsi au centre des débats sur le développement agricole.

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February 17, 2014 at 02:20PM Agro-ecology and family farming are at the heart of a CIRAD-FAO partnership

Agro-ecology, family farming and climate change are at the heart of a partnership agreement signed recently by CIRAD and the FAO in Rome. The agreement centres on consultations at the highest level to ensure maximum impact as regards people in the South.

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February 17, 2014 at 06:00AM Blog: Consumer research demonstrates need for pet food label reform

Most veterinary clients have no idea what labeling mean for their pets' health.



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February 17, 2014 at 06:00AM Women's veterinary leadership group garners industry sponsor

Ceva Animal Health first to support initiative promoting development of women influencers.



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February 17, 2014 at 02:20PM L’agroécologie et l’agriculture familiale au cœur du partenariat Cirad-FAO

L’agroécologie, l’agriculture familiale ou encore le changement climatique sont au cœur d’un accord de partenariat récemment signé par le Cirad avec la FAO, à Rome. A la clé : une concertation au plus haut niveau pour un impact toujours plus grand auprès des populations au Sud.

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Wild Chemical Environment Detected Inside A Newly Forming Star

Astronomy finding challenges long-held models of star formation



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Gail Vance Civille

A professional nose talks about the future of sensory analysis



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Antifreeze Protein Works From Inside Out

Biochemistry: Surprising fish structure includes large water sheets



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Catalytic Duo Combats Blood Clots

A pair of natural catalysts attached to graphene work in tandem to make nitroxyl, which could prevent blood clots from forming on medical implants



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Plant Growth Regulator Hitches A Protein Ride

Researchers discover how an important hormone gets from the root system to growing stems



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Three Genetic Mutations Produce Colorful Pigeons

The genes are also implicated in human conditions such as albinism and may provide clues to the susceptibility for developing skin cancer



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Tracking How Memories Form

Researchers watch real-time movements of memory-storage molecules inside living nerve cells



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Gail Vance Civille

A professional nose talks about the future of sensory analysis



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Biotech Stock Offerings Boom

Finance: A rash of small firms go public after strong 2013, but the investment bubble could burst



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Small Molecules Block Activity Of MicroRNA Transcription Factors

Drug Discovery: Computational method identifies compound that blocks microRNA that normally silences lethal gene in cancer cells



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Micromotors Cruise Inside Living Cells

Researchers use acoustic waves to propel gold nanorod motors inside cells for the first time



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February 15, 2014 at 02:43AM Kettle Brand Voluntarily Recalls Limited Run of Bakes Sea Salt Potato Chips Due to Potential Milk Allergen

SALEM, Ore. -- Kettle Brand is issuing a voluntary recall on a limited run of its 4-ounce Kettle Brand Bakes Sea Salt Potato Chips because of potential exposure to milk-based sour cream seasoning, a potential milk allergen not declared on the ingredient label. The brand is recalling 144 cases as a precaution. The product was distributed to 12 customer warehouses that supply retail stores nationwide. This is the only item impacted, and there have been no reports of illnesses or injury.



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February 15, 2014 at 02:35AM Ice Cream Specialties Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanut Allergen In Dairy Rich Chocolate Ice Cream

Ice Cream Specialties of Merrillville, Indiana is recalling Dairy Rich Chocolate Ice Cream because it may contain peanut butter, which contains a peanut allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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February 14, 2014 at 06:00AM Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine announces new dean

If approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors, Dr. Joel Baines will begin Sept. 1.



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February 14, 2014 at 06:00AM National Veterinary Associates exploring potential sale

Veterinary group of 225 hospitals estimated to be worth close to $700 million.



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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM E. P. Pope Memorial Award 2013 to Dr. Gary A. Anderson

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Stability of Bovine viral diarrhea virus 1 nucleic acid in fetal bovine samples stored under different conditions

Infection of pregnant cattle with both species of Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) can result in reproductive disease that includes fetal reabsorption, mummification, abortion, stillbirths, congenital defects affecting structural, neural, reproductive, and immune systems, and the birth of calves persistently infected with BVDV. Accurate diagnosis of BVDV-associated reproductive disease is important to control BVDV at the production unit level and assessment of the cost of BVDV infections in support of BVDV control programs. The purpose of the current study was to examine the stability of viral nucleic acid in fetal tissues exposed to different conditions, as measured by detection by polymerase chain reaction. Five different types of fetal tissue, including brain, skin and muscle, ear, and 2 different pooled organ samples, were subjected to conditions that mimicked those that might exist for samples collected after abortions in production settings or possible storage conditions after collection and prior to testing. In addition, tissues were archived for 36 months at –20°C and then retested, to mimic conditions that might occur in the case of retrospective surveillance studies. Brain tissue showed the highest stability under the conditions tested. The impact of fecal contamination was increased following archiving in all tissue types suggesting that, for long-term storage, effort should be made to reduce environmental contaminants before archiving.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Lack of evidence for the presence of emerging HoBi-like viruses in North American fetal bovine serum lots

The detection of an emerging pestivirus species, "HoBi-like virus," in fetal bovine serum (FBS) labeled as U.S. origin, but packaged in Europe, raised concerns that HoBi-like virus may have entered the United States. In the current study, 90 lots of FBS originating in North America (NA) were screened for pestivirus antigen and antibodies. Lots in group 1 (G1, 72 samples) and group 2 (G2, 9 samples) originated in NA and were packaged in the United States. Group 3 (G3) was composed of 9 lots collected in NA and processed in Europe. Lots in G1 were claimed negative for Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), while lots in G2 and G3 were claimed positive by the commercial processor. All lots in G1 and G2 tested negative by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) using HoBi-like–specific primers. Two G1 lots tested positive by BVDV RT-PCR. One of these was also positive by virus isolation. All G2 lots were positive by BVDV RT-PCR. In addition, four G2 lots were VI positive while 1 lot was antigen-capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) positive. Two G3 lots were positive by HoBi-like–specific RT-PCR tests. All lots were negative for HoBi_D32/00 neutralizing antibodies. Seven lots (4 G1; 1 G2; 2 G3) had antibodies against BVDV by virus neutralization and/or antigen-capture ELISA. While there is no evidence of HoBi-like viruses in NA based on tested samples, further studies are required to validate HoBi-like virus–free status and develop means to prevent the spread of HoBi-like virus into NA.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Longitudinal study of the detection of Bluetongue virus in bull semen and comparison of real-time polymerase chain reaction assays

Infection with Bluetongue virus (BTV) is a significant impediment to the global movement of bovine semen. Repeat testing of blood from donor animals is specified in the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Manual for the export of semen from regions where BTV may be present. Screening of blood or semen samples has usually been carried out by virus isolation (VI) either by inoculation of chicken embryos followed by passage onto insect and mammalian cell cultures or in vivo inoculation of sheep followed by serology to detect seroconversion. Direct testing of semen for BTV would enable earlier release of semen samples and avoid repeat testing of the donor, as well as provide an option for releasing batches of semen that were collected without certification of the donor. Quantitative (real-time) reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assays overcome most of the limitations of other methods and have the potential to provide higher sensitivity. The present study compared 5 qRT-PCR assays, including 2 commercially available kits, for the detection of BTV in semen serially collected from 8 bulls over a period of 90 days after experimental infection. The results of the study show that at least one of the qRT-PCR assays is extremely reproducible and has both very high sensitivity and specificity to reliably detect all available serotypes. The preferred qRT-PCR gave consistently superior results to VI, sheep inoculation, and conventional RT-PCR. Therefore, the assay can be recommended for the screening of bovine semen for freedom from BTV.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction method for detection of Canine distemper virus modified live vaccine shedding for differentiation from infection with wild-type strains

Canine distemper virus (CDV) remains a common cause of infectious disease in dogs, particularly in high-density housing situations such as shelters. Vaccination of all dogs against CDV is recommended at the time of admission to animal shelters and many use a modified live virus (MLV) vaccine. From a diagnostic standpoint for dogs with suspected CDV infection, this is problematic because highly sensitive diagnostic real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests are able to detect MLV virus in clinical samples. Real-time PCR can be used to quantitate amount of virus shedding and can differentiate vaccine strains from wild-type strains when shedding is high. However, differentiation by quantitation is not possible in vaccinated animals during acute infection, when shedding is low and could be mistaken for low level vaccine virus shedding. While there are gel-based RT-PCR assays for differentiation of vaccine strains from field strains based on sequence differences, the sensitivity of these assays is unable to match that of the real-time RT-PCR assay currently used in the authors’ laboratory. Therefore, a real-time RT-PCR assay was developed that detects CDV MLV vaccine strains and distinguishes them from wild-type strains based on nucleotide sequence differences, rather than the amount of viral RNA in the sample. The test is highly sensitive, with detection of as few as 5 virus genomic copies (corresponding to 10^–1 TCID₅₀). Sequencing of the DNA real-time products also allows phylogenetic differentiation of the wild-type strains. This test will aid diagnosis during outbreaks of CDV in recently vaccinated animals.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Distribution of lymphoid depletion and viral antigen in alpacas experimentally infected with Bovine viral diarrhea virus 1

It was hypothesized that acute postnatal Bovine viral diarrhea virus 1 (BVDV-1) infection leads to leukopenia and lymphoid depletion of gut-associated lymphoid tissues similar to acute disease in calves. The objectives of the current study were to characterize the pathologic effects, viremia, viral shedding, and viral antigen deposition in 6–24-month-old, acutely infected alpacas following experimental infection with noncytopathic BVDV-1 subgenotype 1b (BVDV C0-6). The BVDV-1 isolate was obtained from a cria with naturally occurring persistent infection. Lymphocytopenia occurred 3–7 days postinfection, with a 50% reduction in peripheral lymphocytes in infected alpacas. Depletion of B-cell populations in gut-associated lymphoid tissues was evident microscopically. Populations of T cells in parafollicular zones and in nodular aggregates along the superficial submucosa remained intact. The BVDV antigen was deposited most consistently in submucosal gastrointestinal aggregated lymphoid tissues of ileum, proximal colon, and stomach compartment three. Viral antigen was more variably evident in other lymphoid tissues. Antigen distribution correlated well with histologic lesions in gastrointestinal aggregated lymphoid tissues, confirming the role of virus in lymphoid depletion. Nasal shedding was detected in all challenged alpacas on day 6 and in 4 out of 12 challenged alpacas on day 9. Viremia was present as early as day 3, and present in all challenged alpacas on days 5, 6, 7, and 9 postchallenge. Lymphocytopenia and depletion of gastrointestinal aggregated lymphoid tissues associated with acute BVDV-1 infection likely results in immune compromise and is expected to exacerbate concurrent infections even though uncomplicated BVDV-1 infection was clinically unapparent.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Design and application of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for the rapid detection of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a commensal and opportunistic pathogen of dogs. It is mainly implicated in canine pyoderma, as well as other suppurative conditions of dogs. Although bacterial culture is routinely used for clinical diagnosis, molecular methods are required to accurately identify and differentiate S. pseudintermedius from other members of the Staphylococcus intermedius group. These methods, owing largely to their cost, are not easy to implement in nonspecialized laboratories or veterinary practices. In the current study, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), a novel isothermal nucleic acid amplification procedure, was employed to develop a rapid, specific, and sensitive S. pseudintermedius assay. Different detection strategies, including the use of a lateral flow device, were evaluated. The assay was evaluated for cross-reactivity against 30 different bacterial species and validated on a panel of 108 S. pseudintermedius isolates, originating from different dog breeds and locations within the United Kingdom. The assay was specific, showing no cross-reactivity during in silico and in vitro testing. When tested using DNA extracts prepared directly from 35 clinical surgical site swabs, the assay could detect S. pseudintermedius in less than 15 min, with a diagnostic sensitivity of 94.6%, superior to that of a polymerase chain reaction method. The LAMP assay also had an analytical sensitivity in the order of 10¹ gene copies, and the amplified products were readily detected using a lateral flow device. The LAMP assay described in the present study is simple and rapid, opening up the possibility of its use as a diagnostic tool within veterinary practices.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Sensitivity and specificity of real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, histopathology, and immunohistochemical labeling for the detection of Rift Valley fever virus in naturally infected cattle and sheep

Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (real-time RT-PCR), histopathology, and immunohistochemical labeling (IHC) were performed on liver specimens from 380 naturally infected cattle and sheep necropsied during the 2010 Rift Valley fever (RVF) epidemic in South Africa. Sensitivity (Se) and specificity (Sp) of real-time RT-PCR, histopathology, and IHC were estimated in a latent-class model using a Bayesian framework. The Se and Sp of real-time RT-PCR were estimated as 97.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 95.2–98.8%) and 71.7% (95% CI = 65–77.9%) respectively. The Se and Sp of histopathology were estimated as 94.6% (95% CI = 91–97.2%) and 92.3% (95% CI = 87.6–95.8%), respectively. The Se and Sp of IHC were estimated as 97.6% (95% CI = 93.9–99.8%) and 99.4% (95% CI = 96.9–100%), respectively. Decreased Sp of real-time RT-PCR was ascribed to cross-contamination of samples. Stratified analysis of the data suggested variations in test accuracy with fetuses and severely autolyzed specimens. The Sp of histopathology in fetuses (83%) was 9.3% lower than the sample population (92.3%). The Se of IHC decreased from 97.6% to 81.5% in the presence of severe autolysis. The diagnostic Se and Sp of histopathology was higher than expected, confirming the value of routine postmortem examinations and histopathology of liver specimens. Aborted fetuses, however, should be screened using a variety of tests in areas endemic for RVF, and results from severely autolyzed specimens should be interpreted with caution. The most feasible testing option for countries lacking suitably equipped laboratories seems to be routine histology in combination with IHC.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Improved diagnostic performance of a commercial Anaplasma antibody competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using recombinant major surface protein 5-glutathione S-transferase fusion protein as antigen

The current study tested the hypothesis that removal of maltose binding protein (MBP) from recombinant antigen used for plate coating would improve the specificity of a commercial Anaplasma antibody competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA). The number of 358 sera with significant MBP antibody binding (≥30%I) in Anaplasma-negative herds was 139 (38.8%) when tested using the recombinant major surface protein 5 (rMSP5)-MBP cELISA without MBP adsorption. All but 8 of the MBP binders were rendered negative (<30%I) using the commercial rMSP5-MBP cELISA with MBP adsorption, resulting in 97.8% specificity. This specificity was higher than some previous reports, so to improve the specificity of the commercial cELISA, a new recombinant antigen designated rMSP5–glutathione S-transferase (GST) was developed, eliminating MBP from the antigen and obviating the need for MBP adsorption. Using the rMSP5-GST cELISA, only 1 of 358 Anaplasma-negative sera, which included the 139 sera with significant (≥30%I) MBP binding in the rMSP5-MBP cELISA without MBP adsorption, was positive. This resulted in an improved diagnostic specificity of 99.7%. The rMSP5-GST cELISA without MBP adsorption had comparable analytical sensitivity to the rMSP5-MBP cELISA with MBP adsorption and had 100% diagnostic sensitivity when tested with 135 positive sera defined by nested polymerase chain reaction. Further, the rMSP5-GST cELISA resolved 103 false-positive reactions from selected sera with possible false-positive reactions obtained using the rMSP5-MBP cELISA with MBP adsorption and improved the resolution of 29 of 31 other sera. In summary, the rMSP5-GST cELISA was a faster and simpler assay with higher specificity, comparable sensitivity, and improved resolution in comparison with the rMSP5-MBP cELISA with MBP adsorption.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Pooling of cultured samples and comparison of multistate laboratory workflows with the MagMAX sample preparation system and VetMAX quantitative polymerase chain reaction reagents for detection of Tritrichomonas foetus-colonized bulls

The objectives of the current study were 1) to compare sample preparation workflows and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assays (qPCR) as currently used in veterinary diagnostic laboratories with a study protocol utilizing commercially available reagents for individual Tritrichomonas foetus testing, 2) to assess the accuracy of pooling cultured smegma samples followed by extraction and qPCR testing as used in the study laboratory, and 3) to assess the specificity of the currently used primers and probes by sequencing all positive and presumptive positive samples identified in the study laboratory in an attempt to capture any nucleotide variability between T. foetus isolates and to rule out false-positive results possibly due to Simplicimonas moskowitzi. Eight hundred three cultured smegma samples were collected from different regions of the United States with the collaboration of 5 veterinary testing laboratories. The samples were processed individually by the respective laboratories, and then sent to the study laboratory and retested using the study protocol. Comparison testing showed an overall agreement of 95.89% between the veterinary testing laboratories and the study laboratory. One hundred seventy-six positive or presumptive positive samples plus 625 negative qPCR samples were combined and retested using a pooling protocol. Pools consisted of 1 positive sample and 4 negative samples (1/5). These pools were processed using the same study laboratory protocols, and 96% of the positive samples were detected in these pools. Nested PCR followed by sequencing confirmed 175 of the 178 samples classified as positive or presumptive positive in the study laboratory as containing T. foetus–specific DNA.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Yersinia pseudotuberculosis infections in goats and other animals diagnosed at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System: 1990-2012

Yersinia pseudotuberculosis is a recognized zoonotic food-borne pathogen; however, little is known about the ecology and epidemiology of diseases caused by the bacterium in California. The objective of the current study was to contribute to the knowledge of the diseases caused by Y. pseudotuberculosis in goats, the animal species most frequently reported with clinical yersiniosis to the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, to better understand the epidemiology of this disease. A 23-year retrospective study was conducted to characterize the syndromes caused by the bacterium in goats and their temporospatial distribution, and to determine the number of cases in other animal species. Yersinia pseudotuberculosis–associated disease was diagnosed in 42 goats from 21 counties, with a strong seasonality in winter and spring. Most cases (88%) were observed within particular years (1999, 2004–2006, 2010–2011). The most frequently diagnosed syndrome was enteritis and/or typhlocolitis (64.3%), followed by abscessation (14.3%), abortion (11.9%), conjunctivitis (4.75%), and hepatitis (4.75%). Among other animal species, 59 cases were diagnosed in non-poultry avian species and 33 in mammals other than goats.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Jejunal hematoma in cattle: a retrospective case analysis

Sixteen years of adult cattle submissions to the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System were examined and data captured from cases with anaerobic cultures of intestinal content. Analysis was performed to determine if there were statistical differences between case submission types (nonbloody intestinal content [129 cases], bloody intestinal content [134 cases], and jejunal hematoma [JH; 51 cases]) for the presence of Clostridium perfringens (314 cases), C. perfringens toxinotypes (35 cases), and C. perfringens toxins (51 cases) in the content. Across submission types, significant differences were found in the isolation of C. perfringens between different specimen types (live cow, dead cow, or tissue from a field necropsy) with field samples being the most likely to have C. perfringens detected and live animals the least likely (P = 0.001). In cases of JH, detection of C. perfringens by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was more likely when a live or dead animal was submitted (P = 0.023) or when a live animal was submitted (P = 0.019) compared with submission of field necropsy tissues. These differences were not observed when cultures were performed to detect C. perfringens in cases of JH. There were no statistical differences between submission types with regard to any other variables evaluated. Detailed histologic examination of 21 cases of JH suggested disturbance of normal vascular or lymphatic function as the underlying problem in this entity.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Measurement of urinary canine S100A8/A9 and S100A12 concentrations as candidate biomarkers of lower urinary tract neoplasia in dogs

Members of the S100 family of calcium-binding proteins (S100A8, A9, and A12; calgranulins) have been associated with inflammation and cancer in human beings. Proteins S100A8 and A9 were overexpressed in human patients with transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) and prostate carcinoma (PCA), suggesting their potential as biomarkers for diagnosing and/or predicting the progression of such neoplasms. Calgranulins have not been studied in dogs with TCC or PCA. Established in-house immunoassays were validated and found suitable for measuring S100A8/A9 and S100A12 in canine urine samples to allow the study of the role of these biomarkers in dogs with TCC or PCA. Urinary calgranulin concentrations were not affected by blood contamination (e.g., due to cystocentesis), and should be normalized against urine specific gravity or urinary creatinine concentration. Urinary calgranulin concentrations were significantly increased in 11 dogs with TCC or PCA (untreated) compared to 42 healthy dogs, and the ratio between S100A8/A9 and S100A12 was significantly higher in 11 dogs with TCC or PCA than in 10 dogs diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, suggesting that calgranulins are potential biomarkers for TCC or PCA in canine patients. The clinical utility of measuring urinary calgranulins in dogs with suspected TCC or PCA warrants further investigation.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Comparison of Bovine coronavirus-specific and Bovine respiratory syncytial virus-specific antibodies in serum versus milk samples detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Bovine coronavirus (BCV; Betacoronavirus 1) and Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) are significant causes of enteric and respiratory disease in beef and dairy cattle throughout the world. Indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are widely used to detect serum antibodies for herd monitoring and prevalence studies. In dairy herds, milk is more readily collected than serum. Hence, in order to investigate the test agreement between serum and milk, both serum and milk samples from 105 cows in 27 dairy herds were analyzed in parallel for presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies to BCV and BRSV. The Bland–Altman analyses of data demonstrated good agreement between serum and milk antibody titers for both viruses. The results indicate milk samples are sufficient for surveillance of antibodies to BCV and BRSV.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM DNA and RNA isolation from canine oncologic formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues for downstream "-omic" analyses: possible or not?

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues represent a unique source of archived biological material, but obtaining suitable DNA and RNA for retrospective "-omic" investigations is still challenging. In the current study, canine tumor FFPE blocks were used to 1) compare common commercial DNA and RNA extraction kits; 2) compare target gene expression measured in FFPE blocks and biopsies stored in a commercial storage reagent; 3) assess the impact of fixation time; and 4) perform biomolecular investigations on archival samples chosen according to formalin fixation times. Nucleic acids yield and quality were determined by spectrophotometer and capillary electrophoresis, respectively. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assays for the following genes: BCL-2–associated X protein, B-cell lymphoma extra large, antigen identified by monoclonal antibody Ki-67, proto-oncogene c-KIT (c-kit). Two internal control genes (Golgin A1 and canine transmembrane BAX inhibitor motif containing 4), together with direct sequencing of c-kit exons 8, 9, 11, and 17, were used as end points. Differences in DNA/RNA yield and purity were noticed among the commercial kits. Nucleic acids (particularly RNA) extracted from paraffin blocks were degraded, even at lower fixation times. Compared to samples held in the commercial storage reagent, archived tissues showed a poorer amplification. Therefore, a gold standard protocol for DNA/RNA isolation from canine tumor FFPE blocks for molecular investigations is still troublesome. More standardized storage conditions, including time between sample acquisition and fixation, fixation time, and sample thickness, are needed to guarantee the preservation of nucleic acids and, then, their possible use in retrospective transcriptomic analysis.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Serologic profiling of Haemophilus parasuis-vaccinated sows and their litters using a novel oligopeptide permease A enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay reveals unexpected patterns of serological response and maternal antibody transfer

Haemophilus parasuis is an economically important swine pathogen with 15 recognized serovars. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed that detects serum antibodies to the oligopeptide permease A (OppA) polypeptide membrane protein present in the reference strains for 13 of the H. parasuis serovars. Using the OppA-ELISA, H. parasuis serologic profiles were assessed on 2 swine farms, with seroconversion defined as an OppA-ELISA sample-to-positive (S/P) ratio ≥0.5. Ten gilts from each farm were vaccinated for H. parasuis using either a live avirulent culture vaccine (farm 1) or an inactivated autogenous vaccine (farm 2). Seroconversion occurred in 100% of farm 1 gilts and 90% of farm 2 gilts, with a mean S/P ratio (MSPR) of 3.36 and 1.43, respectively. The OppA-ELISA MSPRs were determined for 2 piglets, 1 male and 1 female, randomly selected from 10 first-parity (P1), 10 second-parity (P2), and 10 third-parity (P3) litters farrowed by respective vaccinated gilts on each farm. On both farms, postfarrowing MSPRs and rate of seropositivity were highest in P1 versus P2 and P3 dams. Parity 1 piglets had higher MSPRs and rates of seropositivity versus later parities, with the difference being significant (P < 0.05) on farm 2. Polymerase chain reaction analysis of nasal swabs indicated that 100% of farm 1 piglets and 47–84%, depending on parity, of farm 2 piglets were H. parasuis–colonized at weaning. The results indicated that H. parasuis vaccination of gilts will not maintain serologic responses in the OppA-ELISA over their reproductive lifetimes, and that maternally derived antibodies do not prevent H. parasuis colonization of piglets.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Detection of papillomavirus in equine periocular and penile squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common tumor arising in the periocular and penile areas of horses. Both ultraviolet radiation and papillomaviruses have been implicated in the pathogenesis of SCC in various species, including the horse. This retrospective study used polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect papillomavirus DNA in archival biopsy samples from equine periocular and penile SCC from 3 different geographic areas (northeast, southeast, and central United States). Forty-two periocular SCCs were tested; none contained papillomavirus DNA. Twenty-two penile SCCs were tested, and papillomavirus DNA was identified in 10 (43%) cases. Sequencing of the PCR products revealed homology with Equus caballus papillomavirus 2 (EcPV-2). No geographic distribution in the detection of papillomavirus was identified. Penile SCCs were significantly more likely to be papillomavirus positive than the periocular SCCs (P < 0.001). The role of papillomavirus in the development of penile SCC requires further investigation. The differing pathogeneses of periocular and penile SCC suggest that the tumors may respond differently to treatment.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Comparison of different serological methods to detect antibodies specific to Neospora caninum in bovine and canine sera

Neospora caninum is an apicomplexan parasite responsible for paresis in dogs and abortion in cattle worldwide. Dogs serve as a definitive host, while cattle serve as intermediate host. Many different methods have been developed to detect specific antibodies present in cattle and dog serum. In the present study, the dense granule protein NcGRA6 was incorporated in a latex beads agglutination test (LAT), and compared to other serological methods, including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, the direct agglutination test, the immunoblot, and the indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Using the IFAT as the reference method, 100 sera isolated from Algerian cattle and 100 sera isolated from Algerian dogs, both possibly infected with N. caninum, were used to evaluate the LAT. The sensitivity, specificity, and kappa index were calculated for each host species and assay. For dog sera, the sensitivity and the specificity of the LAT was 76% and 100%, respectively. The McNemar test showed that the LAT was not significantly different from IFAT (P > 0.05). For cattle sera, the sensitivity and the specificity of the LAT were 60% and 100%, respectively. The McNemar test indicated that the LAT was significantly different from IFAT (P < 0.01) and that the LAT was only positive for cattle sera with titers of 1:800 or greater, indicating that LAT can be used for cattle in a clinical context. As well, the LAT has the advantage of being easy and rapid to perform compared to the other assays.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Coxiella burnetii serology assays in goat abortion storm

Many commercial antibody detection enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits for Q fever utilize the Nine Mile (Montana tick) strain of Coxiella burnetii as antigen. An ELISA kit manufactured in France employs ovine placenta-sourced antigen and has been used in Europe. Sera from goats experiencing a Q fever abortion storm in the United States were used to compare the sensitivity and specificity of these 2 ELISA formats and the Q fever complement fixation test (CFT). Latent class estimates of sensitivity ranged from 97% to 100% with a specificity of 95–100% for the 2 ELISA kits. Estimates for sensitivity and specificity of the CFT were 89% and 82%, respectively. There was not a significant increase in ELISA sensitivity observed with the ovine-sourced antigen kit in this study. Real-time polymerase chain reactions performed on a portion of the sera found that 15 out of 20 sera were congruent across 4 tests for positive and negative sera.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Development of two real-time polymerase chain reaction assays to detect Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovars 1-9-11 and serovar 2

Two real-time, or quantitative, polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assays were developed to detect Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovars 1-9-11 (highly related serovars with similar virulence potential) and serovar 2, respectively. The specificity of these assays was verified on a collection of 294 strains, which included all 16 reference A. pleuropneumoniae strains (including serovars 5a and 5b), 263 A. pleuropneumoniae field strains isolated between 1992 and 2009 in different countries, and 15 bacterial strains other than A. pleuropneumoniae. The detection levels of both qPCR tests were evaluated using 10-fold dilutions of chromosomal DNA from reference strains of A. pleuropneumoniae serovars 1 and 2, and the detection limit for both assays was 50 fg per assay. The analytical sensitivities of the qPCR tests were also estimated by using pure cultures and tonsils experimentally spiked with A. pleuropneumoniae. The detection threshold was 2.5 x 10⁴ colony forming units (CFU)/ml and 2.9 x 10⁵ CFU/0.1 g of tonsil, respectively, for both assays. These specific and sensitive tests can be used for the serotyping of A. pleuropneumoniae in diagnostic laboratories to control porcine pleuropneumonia.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Weissella confusa septicemia in a foal

Weissella confusa is a Gram-positive bacterium that has been identified in environmental and food samples from around the world. Rare cases of bacteremia in immunocompromised people have been reported. A 2-day-old foal was presented for weakness and suspected sepsis. Blood culture yielded pure growth of a Gram-positive coccobacillus, which was identified as W. confusa through sequencing of the 16S ribosomal DNA. Although the foal initially responded to antimicrobial therapy with ceftiofur and metronidazole, it later developed septic complications of the right tarsocrural joint and right digital flexor tendon sheath and was euthanized. Postmortem examination and histology revealed subcutaneous icterus, severe diffuse interstitial pneumonia, septic synovitis, necrotizing vasculitis with marked thrombosis and hemorrhage in the medial digital vessels of the right hind limb, and ischemic necrosis of the right hind hoof laminae. Gram-positive, coccobacilli were observed in the vascular lesion.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Bromethalin poisoning in a raccoon (Procyon lotor): diagnostic considerations and relevance to nontarget wildlife

Submission of a raccoon (Procyon lotor) for necropsy following exhaustion at a California wildlife care center revealed minimal gross pathologic changes and only mild vacuolar changes in the white matter of the brain. Turquoise granular material was noted in the gastrointestinal tract and was submitted for toxicological testing along with portions of the brain, liver, kidney, and mesenteric and perirenal adipose tissues. Testing of the turquoise material for 7 anticoagulant rodenticides, strychnine, 4-aminopyridine, starlicide, and salts revealed none of these compounds; however, desmethylbromethalin was detected by high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry. Other tissues were subsequently analyzed; the mesenteric and perirenal adipose tissues contained desmethylbromethalin. Desmethylbromethalin is the active metabolite of bromethalin, uncouples oxidative phosphorylation, and results in cerebral edema. Bromethalin is a rodenticide that is visually indistinguishable from many other rodenticides, making identification of poisonings by appearance alone nearly impossible. Based on the pathological and toxicological findings, a diagnosis of bromethalin toxicosis was established. In cases of wildlife species with unknown deaths or inconsistent clinical signs with normal or minimal histological findings, bromethalin toxicosis should be considered as a differential. Adipose tissue is the tissue of choice and can be easily harvested from a live or deceased animal to help confirm or rule out bromethalin exposure or intoxication.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Disseminated histoplasmosis (Histoplasma capsulatum) in a pet rabbit: case report and review of the literature

A 2.5-year-old intact male miniature lop rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was presented with multiple nodules surrounding the eyes, nose, mouth, and prepuce. Cytological evaluation of the periocular nodules revealed the presence of intracellular (within macrophages) and extracellular yeast organisms. The yeast organisms were approximately 3–5 µm in diameter, round to oval, with a thin clear capsule, and contained an eccentrically placed basophilic crescent-shaped nucleus. The clinical pathological interpretation was granulomatous inflammation with intralesional yeast of a morphology consistent with Histoplasma spp. The rabbit was treated with microsized griseofulvin (25 mg/kg, orally, once a day) for 12 days pending final cytological diagnosis of histoplasmosis. No significant improvement was noted during the treatment period, and humane euthanasia was performed. Postmortem examination revealed the presence of intracellular and extracellular yeast organisms in the small intestine, skin (antebrachium, perioral, palpebral, perianal, and pinnal), penis, penile urethra, rectum, axillary lymph node, and conjunctiva. Postmortem fungal culture yielded Histoplasma capsulatum. Based on clinical and postmortem findings, a definitive diagnosis of disseminated histoplasmosis was made. Disseminated histoplasmosis appears to be unreported in rabbits. Although the treatment used did not provide noticeable improvement, available information on histoplasmosis treatment in other species has been reviewed to provide useful information for future management of this condition in rabbits.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Choriocarcinoma-like tumor in a potbellied pig (Sus scrofa)

A uterine tumor, with histological and immunohistochemical features consistent with those of human choriocarcinoma, was identified in a 10-year-old unmated female pot-bellied pig (Sus scrofa). The tumor showed biphasic proliferation of cytotrophoblast-like cells and syncytiotrophoblast-like cells. Immunohistochemically, the syncytiotrophoblast-like cells were positive for human chorionic gonadotropin, and both types of cells were positive for cytokeratin and negative for vimentin, octamer-binding transcription factor 4, and α-fetoprotein. Because syncytiotrophoblasts are absent in the normal porcine placenta, the tumor was diagnosed as a choriocarcinoma-like tumor.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Ocular glioneuroma with medulloepitheliomatous differentiation in a goldfish (Carassius auratus)

An intraocular mass in the left eye causing chronic severe exophthalmia in an adult female goldfish (Carassius auratus) is described. The fish shared an aquarium with another goldfish found dead with gross and microscopic lesions consistent with mycobacteriosis. Histological examination of the left eye, histochemical (periodic acid–Schiff [PAS], Alcian blue, Ziehl–Neelsen) and immunohistochemical tests (glial fibrillary acidic protein, human neuronal protein, vimentin, and cytokeratin AE1/AE3) were carried out on the intraocular mass. Neoplastic cells forming an unencapsulated highly cellular proliferation partially covered by an intact corneal epithelium were stained with Alcian blue, which demonstrated an abundant hyaluronic acid–rich extracellular matrix. Multifocally, there were cyst-like dilatations bordered by neuroepithelial cells, which were PAS-positive. The complex neoplastic proliferation was composed of glial-like cells, neuronal-like cells (immunoreactive to glial fibrillary acidic protein and human neuronal protein, respectively) and neuroepithelium, which suggested a retinal origin.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Congenital portosystemic shunts and hepatic encephalopathy in goat kids in California: 11 cases (1999-2012)

Between 1999 and 2012, 11 cases of congenital portosystemic shunts (cPSS) resulting in hepatic encephalopathy were diagnosed in goat kids necropsied at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System and at the Department of Pathology, Immunology & Microbiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California–Davis. Affected animals included 6 females and 5 males of various breeds including Boer (5/11), Nigerian Dwarf (1/11), Saanen (1/11), Toggenburg (1/11), and mixed-breed (3/11) aged between 1.5 months and 11 months, submitted live (2/11) or dead (9/11) for necropsy. The most frequent clinical signs in these goats were ataxia, blindness, tremors, head bobbing, head pressing, seizures, circling, weakness, and ill thrift. Bile acids were measured in 2 animals, and were elevated in both cases (134 and 209 µmol/l, reference interval = 0–50 µmol/l). Necropsy findings were poor to fair body condition. Grossly, the livers of 4 animals were subjectively small. Microscopic lesions included portal spaces with increased numbers of arteriolar profiles and hypoplastic or absent portal veins, diffuse atrophy of the hepatic parenchyma with the presence of small hepatocytes and, in some cases, multifocal hepatocellular macrovesicular vacuolation. In the brain and spinal cord of all animals, there was bilateral and symmetric spongy degeneration affecting the cerebrum, mesencephalon, cerebellum, brainstem, and cervical spinal cord. In all cases, the brain lesions were consistent with hepatic encephalopathy. Congenital portosystemic shunts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of young goats with a history of ill thrift, and nonspecific neurological signs.

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February 14, 2014 at 07:28PM Identification of Lamanema chavezi Becklund 1963 infection in a llama (Lama glama) in the United States

Infection with Lamanema chavezi, a parasitic nematode of New World camelids, was diagnosed by examination of feces and formalin-fixed liver from a 14-month-old female llama (Lama glama) that died after a 6-week illness. Infection with L. chavezi was initially suspected when a granuloma containing an unidentified nematode was detected microscopically in the hepatic parenchyma from a necropsy specimen. The subsequent diagnosis of L. chavezi infection was based on the morphologic features of 2 immature nematodes dissected from individual hepatic granulomas, characteristics of eggs detected in feces of the llama by centrifugal flotation in sugar solution (specific gravity: 1.30), development of third-stage larvae within the eggs after incubation of the llama feces at room temperature for ≥30 days, and the morphology of third-stage larvae released from the embryonated eggs. Collectively, these findings indicate that the llama, born and raised in Oregon, harbored an autochthonous L. chavezi infection. Eggs identified as L. chavezi were also detected by centrifugal flotation of pelleted feces from 3 of 7 herd mates of the llama indicating this parasite is endemic in the Oregon herd. The findings reported herein serve to alert diagnosticians and veterinary practitioners to the occurrence of L. chavezi in New World camelids in the United States and describe diagnostic features of this potential pathogen.

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February 14, 2014 at 04:52PM L’expertise du Cirad au service de l’agriculture familiale

Aujourd’hui dans le monde, les agricultures familiales produisent plus de 70 % de la production alimentaire sur plus de 500 millions d’exploitations. Découvrez dans ce dossier thématique les travaux menés par le Cirad et l’expertise de ses chercheurs au service de l’agriculture familiale.

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February 14, 2014 at 06:00AM Tuskegee appoints Dr. David McKenzie to lead its veterinary medical teaching hospital

New 150,000 square foot veterinary teaching facility slated for completion next year.



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February 13, 2014 at 11:36AM Valorisation et innovation en partenariat - Family agriculture

Supporting family farmers involved in innovation is a major priority for CIRAD. To this end, the organization conducts participatory research and research-action operations in partnership to develop original tools and methods. A few examples are given in this issue of Valorisation et innovation en partenariat, CIRAD's Technology Transfer and Development Newsletter.

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February 11, 2014 at 11:50AM CIRAD and Agreenium sign partnership agreements with the FAO

CIRAD and Agreenium, the French public scientific cooperation body, signed general partnership agreements in Rome on 3 February 2014 with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

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January 23, 2014 at 06:00AM VA-certified service dogs receive unlimited access to veterinary care

The U.S. Veteran Service Dog Program and Trupanion will cover 100 percent of veterinary bills for eligible dogs.



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February 13, 2014 at 06:00AM Canine patient dies in fire at UC-Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

No other animals were harmed in the fire, but three hospital staffers were treated for minor injuries.



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Shape-Shifting Scaffold Supports Growing Bone Cells

Materials Science: A shape memory polymer could one day be used to help broken bones heal



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February 13, 2014 at 11:36AM Valorisation et innovation en partenariat - Agriculture familiale

Accompagner les agriculteurs familiaux dans les processus d’innovation constitue un enjeu central pour le Cirad. Pour cela, l’établissement développe, au travers de la recherche participative ou de la recherche action en partenariat des outils et des méthodes originaux. En voici quelques exemples dans ce numéro de Valorisation et innovation en partenariat.

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February 12, 2014 at 09:59PM Roth Farms Recalls "Curly Parsley" Because of Possible Health Risk

ROTH FARMS Inc. of Belle Glade, Fl , is recalling its “ bunched Curly Parsley” 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.



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Electrostatic Forces Make Ions Fly For Mass Spectrometry Imaging

Analytical Chemistry: Researchers develop mass spectrometry imaging method that requires little sample preparation



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February 10, 2014 at 12:40PM The "Family farming: an asset for the planet..." exhibition is off on a world tour

Can family farming take up the challenge of providing jobs, alleviating poverty, ensuring food security and preserving the environment? An exhibition produced by CIRAD, the AFD and the Institut français to mark the International Year of Family Farming provides some answers. It will be launched in late February 2014 during the Paris International Agricultural Fair (SIA 2014) before travelling to several countries from March onwards.

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February 10, 2014 at 03:30PM Barcelona workshop: assessing forest conservation instruments

Fifty international experts from all over the world met in Barcelone (Spain) from 10 to 12 December 2013, to discuss new methodologies for assessing ecosystem conservation instruments, particularly those used for forest ecosystems.

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February 11, 2014 at 06:00AM Blog: Policy future looks bright with new generation of veterinary students

Boots on the ground makes a big difference in Congress.



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February 11, 2014 at 05:42PM SIA 2014 : l’agriculture familiale déclinée au travers de 15 conférences

Prenez date, dans le cadre du Salon international de l’agriculture de Paris, du 22 février au 2 mars 2014 : pas moins de quinze conférences sur le thème de l’agriculture familiale vous seront proposées quotidiennement tout au long de la semaine sur le stand Cirad-AFD, Hall 4, allée E, n°127. Entrée libre, inscription obligatoire jusqu’au 17 février 2014.

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February 10, 2014 at 06:00AM Overdue farm bill to finally become law

Massive legislation authorizes some but not all items on AVMA's legislative agenda.



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February 10, 2014 at 06:00AM Overdue farm bill to finally become law

Massive legislation authorizes some but not all items on AVMA's legislative agenda.



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February 11, 2014 at 11:50AM Le Cirad et Agreenium signent des accords de partenariat avec la FAO

Le Cirad et Agreenium, établissement public français de coopération scientifique, ont signé le 3 février 2014 à Rome des accords-cadres de partenariat avec l’Organisation des nations unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO).

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February 07, 2014 at 11:30AM World Congress on Agroforestry

Organized by the World Agroforestry Centre, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the Indian Society of Agroforestry and Global Initiatives. With the participation of CIRAD.

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February 06, 2014 at 05:30PM Writing and publishing scientific and technical documents

An IMARK e-learning module developed by CIRAD aims to guide people wishing to publish. It is available free on line and on CD-ROM. It is intended for researchers in southern countries and scientists involved in agricultural research and rural development.

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February 04, 2014 at 04:37PM Landscape ecology: a novel contribution to integrated pest management in Africa

What landscapes limit the presence of a moth that attacks cotton plots in Benin? Answer: those that include maize plots. This result is the fruit of novel research in West Africa that called upon landscape ecology. This is an innovative approach that serves to improve integrated pest management.

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February 10, 2014 at 06:00AM dvm360 iPad publication: Issue 32 is now available

In this special issue devoted to the 2014 Leadership Challenge, we take a hard look at the ailing veterinary profession in terms of its poor financial health?and offer a game plan for turning it all around. Download issue 32 today for videos, tips, tools and solutions.



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February 10, 2014 at 06:12PM Mars Foodservices US Recalls Infused Rice Products Sold For Wholesale Distribution --UNCLE BEN’S® Retail Grocery Products Not Affected--

Mars Foodservices US is voluntarily recalling Foodservices UNCLE BEN’S® INFUSED® Rice products, which are only sold in 5 lbs and 25 lbs bags. UNCLE BEN’S® Brand Ready to Heat, Boxed, Bag or Cup Products available in supermarkets and other retail outlets are not involved.



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February 10, 2014 at 03:30PM Colloque de Barcelone : évaluer les instruments de conservation des forêts

50 experts internationaux du monde entier se sont réunis à Barcelone (Espagne), du 10 au 12 décembre 2013, pour débattre des nouvelles méthodologies dans l’évaluation des instruments permettant la conservation des écosystèmes et tout particulièrement des écosystèmes forestiers.

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February 10, 2014 at 12:40PM L'exposition « Agricultures familiales : une chance pour la planète… » en partance pour un tour du monde

L’agriculture familiale peut-elle relever les défis de l’emploi, de la lutte contre la pauvreté, de la sécurité alimentaire, de la préservation de l’environnement ? Une exposition réalisée par le Cirad, l'AFD et l'Institut français dans le cadre de l’année internationale de l’agriculture familiale apporte des éléments de réponses. Elle sera lancée fin février 2014 à l’occasion du prochain Salon international de l’agriculture de Paris (SIA 2014) puis sera présentée dans de nombreux pays, à partir du mois de mars.

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Antibody-Loving Protein Binds Around

Newly discovered bacterial protein binds a cornucopia of antibodies, a property that could be leveraged to help purify the antibodies



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Vitamin C As A Cancer Fighter

When combined with chemotherapy drugs, the essential nutrient improves the outcome for advanced ovarian cancer patients



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Cells Have Separate Social And Private Lives

The ability of cells to secrete and then sense their own chemical signals affects cell dynamics



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Graphene Directs Silk Nanofiber Growth

Flexible, strong, conductive silk-graphene nanocomposite could be used as a scaffold for tissue engineering and in biosensor applications



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Directed Evolution Keeps Pace

Chemical Biology: Stringency modulation and negative selection in phage-assisted continuous evolution lead to better outcomes



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Confusion Over Scientific Nomenclature Is Par For The Chemistry Course

Every disagreement is different, but they all can be teaching and learning exercises



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February 08, 2014 at 02:44AM Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Dark Chocolate Almonds

Colorado - Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado based natural grocery chain, is recalling one lot of six ounce packages of Natural Grocers brand Dark Chocolate Almonds with the Julian packed-on date 13-351 because some bags in this lot may contain dark chocolate covered peanuts which are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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February 07, 2014 at 11:16PM Big Red Tomato Packers, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Tomatoes Due to Possible Risk of Contamination from Salmonella

Big Red Tomato Packers, LLC of Fort Pierce, FL is voluntarily issuing a limited recall of 790 - 20 and 25 lb. boxes of fresh tomatoes of lot 1106, because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.



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February 07, 2014 at 11:30AM Congrés mondial sur l'agroforesterie

Organisé par le World Agroforestry Centre, l'Indian Council of Agricultural Research et l'Indian Society of Agroforestry and Global Initiatives. Avec la participation du Cirad.

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February 03, 2014 at 11:58AM SIA 2014: CIRAD and the AFD are rallying around family farming

From 22 Februray to 2 March 2014, CIRAD and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) will have a shared 200-m² stand at the Paris International Agriculrural Show (SIA), in partnership with France Médias Monde (RFI, France 24, Monte Carlo Doualiya) and as part of the International Year of Family Farming.

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February 07, 2014 at 10:53AM Alg N Chem 2014 : Algae, new resources for Industry ?

Congrès international organisé par la Fédération française pour les sciences de la chimie et le pôle de compétitivité Trimatc. Avec la participation du Cirad.

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February 04, 2014 at 11:49AM The emergy method shows the efficiency of extensive livestock systems in harsh environments

Contrary to popular belief, a recent study by CIRAD showed that extensive livestock systems have less environmental impact than intensive systems. This result is of major importance for developing countries, in which extensive systems are common. It was obtained using the emergy method, which provides an overall assessment of system efficiency.

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February 06, 2014 at 06:00AM Veterinary ophthalmologists to provide free eye exams to service animals in May

Seventh annual ACVO event hopes to serve 8,000 animals this year.



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February 06, 2014 at 05:49PM FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: January 2014

FDA warns consumers about dietary supplements that contain undeclared ingredients, glucose meters set with incorrect measure level and a dietary supplement that contains undeclared milk and more.



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February 06, 2014 at 05:30PM Rédiger et publier un document scientifique ou technique

Conduire un projet de publication est l’objectif du cours de formation à distance IMARK conçu par le Cirad et disponible gratuitement en ligne et sur cédérom. Ce cours s’adresse aux chercheurs des pays du Sud et aux scientifiques engagés dans la recherche agricole et le développement rural.

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February 06, 2014 at 02:27PM Pro-Pet LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination.



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February 06, 2014 at 02:27PM Pro-Pet LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination.



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February 05, 2014 at 06:21PM Gestion Participative de l’Irrigation : Outils ou Alibis ? Quoi de neuf depuis 20 ans ?

Une journée thématique organisée dans le cadre du COmité Scientifique et Technique Eau Agricole - COSTEA (AFD-AFEID). Avec la participation du Cirad.

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December 09, 2013 at 05:22PM 2014 Paris International Agricultural Show (SIA)

With the participation of CIRAD on the topic of family farming.

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February 04, 2014 at 01:20PM It's Still Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine

Meant to get vaccinated last fall to prevent the flu, but somehow didn’t get around to it? Think it’s too late to get one now? Not so. Find out why it’s still not too late.



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February 05, 2014 at 11:36AM Realizing Africa’s Rice Promise

Un aperçu complet de la recherche et des recommandations disponibles pour faire face aux futurs défis relevant de la sécurité alimentaire. Des indications sur les actions à mener afin que l’Afrique puisse satisfaire les besoins en riz de sa population et ultérieurement générer des bénéfices d’exportation.

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February 05, 2014 at 01:01AM Humei Trading Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "Dried Lily"

Humei Trading Inc of 147-34 176th Street 1st Floor, Jamaica NY 11434, is recalling its 340g (12oz) Packages of “Dried Lily” because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.



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February 04, 2014 at 06:00AM Overdue farm bill set to finally become law

Massive legislation will authorize some but not all items on AVMA's legislative agenda.



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February 04, 2014 at 06:00AM Overdue farm bill set to finally become law

Massive legislation will authorize some but not all items on AVMA's legislative agenda.



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February 04, 2014 at 06:00AM VPI: Preventing dental problems cheaper than treating

Average cleaning is $170; average treatment is $221, says veterinary insurance company.



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February 04, 2014 at 06:00AM Dr. Glen Hoffsis named as Lincoln Memorial College of Veterinary Medicine's new dean

Hoffsis to start in July; school to open in August.



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February 04, 2014 at 10:03PM K-Fat Inc. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites In Kfi Sweetened Ginger Cand

K-Fat Inc. 13 Meadow St. Brooklyn, N.Y., 11206 is recalling KFI Sweetened Ginger Candy because they contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.



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February 04, 2014 at 04:37PM Ecologie du paysage : une contribution inédite à la lutte intégrée en Afrique

Quels paysages réduisent la présence d'un papillon ravageur dans les champs de cotonniers au Bénin ? Réponse : ceux qui comportent des cultures de maïs. Ce résultat est le fruit de recherches inédites menées en Afrique de l’Ouest et faisant appel à l'écologie du paysage. Une approche innovante qui permet d'améliorer la lutte intégrée contre les ravageurs.

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Fluorescent Probe Labels Membrane Proteins, No Rinsing Required

Bioimaging: Engineered dye glows only after snapping onto targeted surface protein



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Fluorescent Probe Labels Membrane Proteins, No Rinsing Required

Bioimaging: Engineered dye glows only after snapping onto targeted surface protein



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February 04, 2014 at 11:49AM La méthode Emergy révèle l’efficience de l’élevage extensif en milieu difficile

Contrairement à ce qui est couramment admis, une étude conduite par le Cirad montre que des systèmes d’élevage extensifs ont un impact sur l’environnement plus limité que les systèmes intensifs. Ce résultat présente un intérêt majeur pour les pays en développement où les systèmes extensifs sont fréquents. Il a été obtenu grâce à la méthode Emergy, permettant une évaluation globale de l’efficience des systèmes.

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February 04, 2014 at 11:00AM FDA to Teens: Consider 'Real Cost' of Tobacco Use

FDA is launching its first public health education campaign 'The Real Cost' to prevent and reduce tobacco use among at-risk young people ages 12-17. Mitch Zeller, director of FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, explains why the agency is undertaking this effort, and how it will work.



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Diagnosing Tuberculosis With A Nanotrap

Medical Diagnostics: Researchers couple nanopore technology with mass spectrometry to identify a peptide marker for infectious tuberculosis



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Diagnosing Tuberculosis With A Nanotrap

Medical Diagnostics: Researchers couple nanopore technology with mass spectrometry to identify a peptide marker for infectious tuberculosis



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February 03, 2014 at 11:58AM SIA 2014 : le Cirad et l’AFD se mobilisent en faveur de l’agriculture familiale

Du 22 février au 2 mars 2014, le Cirad et l’Agence Française de Développement (AFD) partageront un stand de 200 m² au Salon International de l’Agriculture, en partenariat avec France Médias Monde (RFI, France 24, Monte Carlo Doualiya) et dans le cadre de l’Année internationale de l’agriculture familiale.

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January 24, 2014 at 12:37PM Emerging diseases: software to identify the proteins behind bacterial infections

A team from CIRAD has developed a software capable of identifying some of the proteins involved in triggering bacterial infections. This innovation has significant potential in terms of therapeutic approaches, and in particular would make it possible to overcome resistance to antibiotics in bacteria.

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The Crimes Of Lead

Research on the toxic metal’s effects on the brain bolsters the hypothesis that childhood exposure is linked to criminal acts



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Protein Binds Uranyl Ion Selectively

Customized protein extracts dilute uranium ion from seawater in preference to concentrated species



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‘Pruney’ Skin Physics Revealed

Drivers of skin swelling and shrinking are pinpointed by theoretical study



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Analogs Of Marijuana Active Ingredient May Have More Predictable Therapeutic Properties

Molecules are designed to be quickly deactivated by enzymes



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Chemists Find New Vein Of Fluorinases

Genome mining uncovers three versions of a rare natural enzyme that catalyzes formation of carbon-fluorine bonds



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Nanostructures Designed To Fall Apart

DNA-metal nanoparticle ‘superstructures’ might one day deliver drugs, then decompose and exit the body



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Measuring Neuronal Activity In A Flash

Fluorescence-based method decouples recording of neuron electrical state from readout of that state



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