[ad_1] Leading UK researchers, veterinarians and farmers have urged ministers to free animal husbandry science from unnecessary legal restrictions as the country prepares post-Brexit to relax gene-editing rules. Such an approach would allow the creation of new breeds of animals…
Local Green Party calls for changes in animal testing industry – Harrogate Informer
[ad_1] The Harrogate and District Green Party is calling for a change in the use of animals for experiments and laboratory testing. Harrogate has two animal testing sites, Labcorp (formerly Covance) on Otley Road, and Smithers Viscient on Skipton Road.…
Is it fair to cancel the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair?
[ad_1] I have watched and listened to the comments since the cancellation of the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair. Most people, while disappointed, understand that the reason for the fair’s cancellation was in the best interests of public safety. Others, let’s…
Virtual awards ceremony gives recognition to outstanding faculty
[ad_1] Friday, September 24, 2021 A long-standing tradition of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine of recognizing outstanding faculty at the annual conference Purdue Veterinary Conference continued in a virtual format in 2021. The annual September 10 awards ceremony included…
Closest known relatives of virus behind COVID-19 found in Laos
[ad_1] Horseshoe Bat bats roost in a cave in Thailand. Credit: Getty Scientists have found three viruses in bats in Laos that are more similar to SARS-CoV-2 than any known virus. Researchers say parts of their genetic code support the…
Leonardo DiCaprio wants to save the planet. He just invested in 2 cell-based meat companies to help him do this.
[ad_1] Oscar-winning actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has invested an undisclosed amount in cellular meat companies Aleph Farms and Mosa Meat. DiCaprio joins the companies as an investor and advisor to help advance the development of cell-based meat – also…
What if you find a wild baby animal?
[ad_1] During the hottest seasons of the year, there is a higher probability that you will come across wild animals. In particular, you could potentially find young animals roaming around your property or roaming busy roads and walking trails. Yet,…
Animal sedatives lead to increased fatal ODs
[ad_1] (HealthDay) – Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is increasingly associated with drug overdose deaths in the United States, according to health officials. Xylazine was found dead from overdose in 25 of 38 states studied, according to a new report from…
Hissed human languages may provide a model for
[ad_1] Whistling while you work isn’t just a distraction for some people. More than 80 cultures use a whistled form of their native language to communicate over long distances. A multidisciplinary team of scientists believe that some of these whistled…
From a fossilized tusk, UAF researchers unravel the life story of a woolly mammoth
[ad_1] Mat Wooller with mammoth tusks (JR Ancheta / UAF) A new study from the University of Alaska Fairbanks featured on the cover of the journal Science explores the life story of a woolly mammoth that lived 17,000 years ago.…
Study highlights utility of organoids for basic coronavirus research
[ad_1] Researchers from Hans Clevers ‘group in collaboration with Bart Haagmans’ group (Erasmus MC) have set up an organoid biobank to search for genes essential for the spread of SARS-CoV2 infection. Their study was published in Nature Communications on September…
Pakistan’s National Animal Markhors Visiting India As Guest Of Honor
[ad_1] Surrounded by coniferous forests with deodar trees and located along the Line of Control (LoC), Kazinag National Park in the Limber area of ​​Boniyar sector in northern Kashmir is home to the Markhors (helical horned goat). Being a national…
Interspecies locomotion characteristics shared by dopamine-deficient worms, mice, and humans
[ad_1] Scientists at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at Osaka University used animal location tracking with artificial intelligence to automatically detect the walking behaviors of movement disorders that are shared between species. By automatically removing species-specific characteristics…
Investing In Vegan … How To Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is | Money
[ad_1] WWhether it’s your local pub finally adding an option to their menu for the first time or a plant-based version of your favorite dessert hitting the supermarket shelves, the availability of vegan food has taken leaps and bounds. these…
Scientists potty train cows to use ‘MooLoo’ – WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM
[ad_1] It turns out that cows can be toilet trained just as easily as toddlers. Maybe easier. It is not a bull. Scientists put the task to the test and 11 out of 16 cows learned to use the “MooLoo”…
Report / Directory of Global Animal Health Partnership Agreements 2021: Trends, Actors and Financial Data 2010-2021 | New
[ad_1] DUBLIN, September 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The report “Global Animal Health Partnership Terms and Agreements 2010-2021” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The report provides detailed understanding and analysis of how and why companies enter into animal…
EU lets farm animals and humans eat insects
[ad_1] Sep 18, 2021 FIT WAS FIRST pets, then fish. Now it’s poultry and pigs. The list of animals allowed to feed on insects is growing. A new EU The law allowing the use of insect protein in poultry and…
Study Finds Domestic Cats Prefer To Be Free Rather Than Work For Food
[ad_1] While counter-load is a phenomenon widely observed in confined animals, recent research suggests that domestic cats will not choose to do so. Dogs, pigs, birds, wolves, rodents and even giraffes all have something in common: When given a choice,…
The sharp end of animal science is advancing through breeding and vaccines to provide livestock that can meet market food demands in a way that enables farmers to produce it and meet climate and sustainability demands.
[ad_1] The sharp end of animal science is advancing through breeding and vaccines to provide livestock that can meet market food demands in a way that enables farmers to produce it and meet climate and sustainability demands. Animal husbandry is…
Don’t use ivermectin to treat COVID-19, warn doctors and experts
[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Health experts and medical groups are working to end the growing use of a decades-old pest control drug to treat COVID-19, warning that it can cause harmful side effects and that there is little evidence that this…
Efforts Mount To End Use Of Pest Control Drug For COVID-19
[ad_1] Health experts and medical groups are pushing to end the growing use of a decades-old pest control drug to treat COVID-19, warning that it can cause harmful side effects and that there is little evidence that it helps. WASHINGTON…
“Nigeria’s dairy deficit reaches one million tonnes despite investments” | The Guardian Nigeria News
[ad_1] Despite increasing investment in the livestock industry, Nigeria has an annual milk deficit of one million metric tons, which necessitates the need for local breeds that have high yielding capacity. While demand stands at 1.6 million metrics, Nigeria’s 19,000…
Veterinary Disposable Equipment and Products Market Report 2021-2028
[ad_1] The major players in the veterinary disposables and equipment market are Medtronic, Henry Schein, Inc., DRE Veterinary, 3M, Jorgensen Labs, Midmark Corporation, Smiths Group plc, Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., B. Braun Melsungen AG Pune, India, Aug 24, 2021…
This Swedish start-up has just received 750,000 € to manufacture fermented “animal fat without animals”
[ad_1] 4 Min reading Melt & Marble, a Swedish company that uses precision fermentation to produce sustainable fats without animals, has secured € 750,000 in fresh funds. Proceeds from the seed cycle will be used to develop the company’s fermentation-based…
Animal Autoimmune Disease Testing Market Expected to Grow Rapidly by 2027 | Alvédia, VMRD, IVD Technologies
[ad_1] ” A2Z Market Research announces the release of Animal Autoimmune Disease Testing Market research report. The market is expected to grow at a sustained rate in the coming years. The 2021 Animal Autoimmune Disease Testing Market research report presents…
Longitudinal study indicates that adolescent cannabis use is linked to impaired neurodevelopment
[ad_1] Cannabis use during adolescence is associated with impaired brain development, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The new research represents the largest longitudinal neuroimaging study of cannabis use to date. Although some studies have found evidence…
Camels disappear in India, threatening centuries-old nomadic culture
[ad_1] Chennai, IndiaHis father and grandfather were camel herders, so Bhanwarlal became one too. “Our camels are an extension of our families,” says Bhanwarlal, 35, a member of the ethnic group called Raika, who believes he received a divine call…
New drug combo shows promise, MIT researchers find
[ad_1] New drug combination shows early potential for treating pancreatic cancer, according to MIT researchers who found the therapy can cancel pancreatic tumors in mice. Cancer, which affects approximately 60,000 Americans each year, is one of the deadliest forms of…
Brain Navigation Center Appeals to Mental State as well as Physical Environment, Stanford Researchers Say | Information Center
[ad_1] Low worked with statistician Alex Williams, PhD, postdoctoral researcher in neuroscience and statistics. His analysis found that even when the activity of hundreds of neurons in the entorhinal cortex underwent a fundamental change – possibly due to a change…
The Animal Sensitivity Bill is needed for the UK to be a true global leader in animal welfare
[ad_1] The UK has a proud history as a leader in animal welfare, passing one of the world’s first animal welfare laws in 1822 to prevent the cruel treatment of livestock. As these laws have continued to improve – the…
St. Clair Extension Office Now Offers Free Electronic and Print Newsletters | The Times of St. Clair
[ad_1] Please consider subscribing to our new St. Clair County Extension Office e-newsletter. It’s free and you can subscribe by clicking on the link provided on our web page, www.aces.edu/StClair or on our Facebook page, St. Clair County, Alabama Extension…
Researchers develop innovative dressings made from human skin
[ad_1] © iStock / MangTeng Personalized and specialized dressings with skin properties are being developed as part of a collaborative research project. In a joint venture of Skinomics GmbH in Halle, Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg and the Fraunhofer Institute…
Synthetaic Partners With Wake Forest University Faculty To Automatically Tag Animal Image Data | Business
[ad_1] DELAFIELD, Wisconsin – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 21, 2021– Synthetaic, the leading synthetic data company, today announced a partnership with the Anderson Lab at the University of Wake Forest on a pilot project to automatically tag images from Snapshot…
New Accelerator Grants Boost Research and Innovation in Ohio State
[ad_1] A new Ohio State University effort to support team-based research has provided funding for 19 proposals to study topics ranging from brain and bone health to drug manufacturing, new devices and learning in depth. The Accelerator Grants were awarded…
COVID19: “Eleven Madison Park goes MEAT-FREE”
by Ashish KalraBS (UT Austin), Masters (Cornell), MBA (University of Chicago)The headline of a fantastic article by Anderson and Gross in the New York Times on May 3, 2021 boldly stated, “New menu at Eleven Madison Park will be meatless.”…
Dairy research improves production for industry | New
STILLWATER – The overall goal of OSU dairy research is to improve the efficiency of milk production, according to Andrew Foote and Leon Spicer, researchers in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. “Our research aims to provide new knowledge…
Crews clean up 5-acre wildfire near Yankovich Road in western Fairbanks – AK Fire Info
Three crews are cleaning up a 5-acre wildfire in west Fairbanks today after an aggressive air and ground assault extinguished the flames emerging near homes on Yankovich Road on Friday afternoon. About 50 firefighters look for hot spots that remain…
Citizen Science Paves the Way for Better Animal Care | Canberra weather
lifestyle, lifestyle, People often ask me how they can help animals. Some volunteer at the local animal shelter. Some are trained to save, rehabilitate and release wildlife. Others donate money to charity. But there is another way for all of…
Wildlife trade poses huge risk of next outbreak, study of over 800 species finds
The virus that causes COVID-19 wasn’t the first pathogen to pass from animals to humans, and it sure won’t be the last. And although we may never identify the exact animal source of SARS-CoV-2, we can refine our (re) research…
Senator Booker and Representative Khanna introduce federal bill to ban factory farming
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Diverse Coalition of Animal Care, Public Health, Environmental and Sustainable Agriculture Organizations Congratulate US Senator Cory booker (DN.J.) and US Representative Ro Khanna (D-California) to present the Agricultural System Reform Act, federal…
DC zoo animal keeper made a stint in Arkansas
WASHINGTON – As an animal keeper at Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Sara Hasenstab has looked after a variety of reptiles and amphibians, including Panamanian golden frogs, Gabon vipers, Iranian fat tailed geckos and a chubby Komodo dragon named Murphy. One…
Pets are at risk of being infected with their owners’ covid, study finds, not the other way around, Science News
A study by researchers at the University of Utrecht reveals that Covid is common in companion cats and dogs whose owners are infected with the disease. Animals from 196 households where infection was present were swabbed for traces of infection.…
6 surreal images of newly discovered deep sea creatures
Photo: Institut Océan Schmidt New sea creatures have just fallen. In early June, a team of marine scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute boarded a research vessel called R / V Falkor and sailed to the remote archipelago of the…
Sea otters should die in icy water – new discovery reveals why they don’t
Sea otters are arguably the Michael Phelps of the marine mammal world. They are excellent swimmers, complete with muscular bodies and webbed feet that allow them to cross water with ease. They are also like Phelps in another way: they…
Research shows how loss of de-N-glycosylation enzyme causes adverse effects
Peptide: N-glycanase (NGLY1) is an evolutionarily conserved enzyme to remove nitrogen-bound glycans (N-glycans) from glycoproteins and is involved in the proteostasis of N-glycoproteins in the cytosol. In 2012, a rare genetic condition called NGLY1 deficiency was discovered by exome analysis.…
Covid-19 vaccine developed by M’sia aims to be ready by 2024 – Mothership.SG
A Covid-19 vaccine currently under development in Malaysia is expected to be ready in 2024. The vaccine is also designed as a booster and will take into account variants of the virus such as the Delta strain, according to The…
Biologists mask themselves to protect bats (yes, bats) from Covid-19
Bat biologists love Dan Feller gets excited every year for the summer fieldwork season, a time to get out of the office and go into the forest in search of their quarry – in this case, the 10 species that…
COVID-19: How Has Social Distancing Affected My Brain?
Social distancing measures have quickly become essential to slow the spread of COVID-19. As the pandemic has continued for over 12 months, these precautions have now become second nature to people around the world. Unfortunately, the increase in mental health…
Disaster seizures at the border to aid research into illegal wildlife trade
It’s a horrible list: a monkey paw, whale ear bones, gray wolf and bear skins, elephant feet and orangutan skulls. All the memories people wanted to bring to Australia. Instead, these items seized at the Australian border will soon be…
New MARS Equestrian Veterinary Scholarship Program for Equine Research – Business Solutions for Equine Practitioners
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), together with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and MARCH Equestrian, has launched a new international scholarship program aimed at advancing horse health and welfare while providing an unprecedented learning experience for…
Animals also deserve disaster preparedness plans. Here is how you can help. A human world
By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Two kitten siblings were rescued by HSUS in Texas after Hurricane Harvey forced a sudden and mandatory evacuation of the area. Anthony Rathbun / HSUS via AP Images The past few years have shown…
“Wet markets” are not as bad for health and biodiversity as we think
So-called “wet markets” have been synonymous with the COVID-19 pandemic, since health officials predicted the virus could originate from one in the Chinese city of Wuhan. This theory has since been refuted, with most scientists now believing the contact to…
MSG Maker’s Deadly Tests on Dogs and Others to Bring Warmth to PETA at Annual Reunion
For immediate release:June 22, 2021 Contact:Amanda Hays 202-483-7382 Tokyo – “Will Ajinomoto pledge to ban all animal testing that is not explicitly required by law, as dozens of other global food and beverage companies have already done?” That’s the question…
Discovery in animals is important for vaccine development and therapies using COVID antibodies – ScienceDaily
In the fight against viruses, antibodies have the potential to either block infection or allow infection and worsen disease, raising concerns about their use as therapy for COVID-19. In a study published in the journal Cell, Duke’s investigators demonstrated in…
Hybrid man-elephant image is art, does not show a real baby
The claim: a Norwegian woman gave birth to a human-elephant hybrid Researchers in the United States and China ad in April that they had successfully injected human cells into a monkey embryo for the first time. These chimeras, organisms who…
An aquarium will auction the chance to name 3 belugas
Connecticut aquarium plans to auction the chance to name three of its five recently arrived beluga whales to raise money for their care and offset the cost of their transportation from Canada Through PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press June 18, 2021,…
Antihistamines May Block All of the Benefits of Exercise
[ad_1] By Tom Walker Apr 28, 2021 Many People Take Antihistamines Before Exercising Outdoors / Shutterstock / Maridav Taking antihistamines before exercise can prevent the body from fully benefiting from exercise. That’s the conclusion of a new study, which found…
Lessons for the Food Industry from Featured Influencers | 2021-04-23
[ad_1] Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the share of the food industry’s marketing dollars spent on digital media has risen sharply, and a growing share of that spending has been directed to so-called social media influencers. . The…
You can now participate in the World Leisure Innovation Prize
[ad_1] /// Opening of the application process for the International Innovation Prize Now in its ninth year, the award celebrates organizations that have implemented creative solutions Entrances are accepted from all areas of recreation The winner will be promoted during…
World Sleep Day: GWI Launches Sleep Initiative to Uncover Secrets to Truly Restful Sleep
[ad_1] /// The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) unveiled a new sleep initiative, just in time for World Sleep Day. The initiative will focus first on discovering the factors that contribute to restful sleep and sharing tips on how to integrate…
Reopening gyms would be a step towards building a better Britain
[ad_1] By Tom Walker February 18, 2021 In his letter, Cobbold pointed out how gyms are highly controlled environments – and therefore safer than many other indoor spaces. PureGym Placing gyms and recreation centers at the front of the queue…
Meow Wolf Creates Stunning Las Vegas Attraction – Omega Mart
[ad_1] /// Omega Mart, a permanent visitor attraction and art installation built by Meow Wolf, is slated to open in Las Vegas, US this month. The attraction, dubbed “America’s Most Outstanding Supermarket,” is located at Area15 – a 200,000 square…
E-commerce is propelling the pastry industry in new directions
[ad_1] Industry innovations and consumer acceptance of new technologies are increasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that has seen dramatic changes is online, with one market researcher claiming the pandemic has pushed e-commerce in five years. Sales figures…
Mayor praises Strabane charity’s work as it launches “Community Heroes” issue of VIEW magazine
[ad_1] By Anton McCabe, reporting on behalf of VIEWdigital. Pictures: Northwest Newspix The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Brian Tierney, kicked off the latest issue of VIEW magazine in Strabane yesterday (August 25). Councilor Tierney, is pictured above, second…
Learn how to make your own zine at this weekend’s A to Zine Independent Publishers Show
[ad_1] As a medium, there are fewer that are as versatile, fun, and downright DIY as zines. Literally anyone can make self-published mini magazines in small batches, and if you’ve ever folded a piece of paper in half and drawn…
Waters Avenue Church Supports and Celebrates the Creative Arts with Zine Fest
[ad_1] Waters Avenue Church supports and celebrates the creative arts. Known for its progressive approach to Christian teachings, the church encourages free expression and original thinking. On July 6, Waters Avenue will host Tampa’s 7th annual Zine Fest, a gathering…
14 independent women’s magazines that should be on your reading list
[ad_1] But we also know, deep down, that a lot of these things are quite damaging to women’s sense of confidence and to the broader fight for gender equality. But what is the alternative? Well the good news is there…