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

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

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

 http://altweb.jhsph.edu/news/current/animalsresearch50years.html

 Authorities at Bangkok's international airport found a baby tiger cub that had been drugged and hidden alongside a stuffed toy tiger in the suitcase of a woman flying from Thailand to Iran, an official and a wildlife protection group said Friday. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/27/AR2010082701091.html

 ALNMag.com - Changes to proteins in a cell underlay many cancers. Rui Martinho at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), in Portugal, in collaboration with researchers in Ghent (Belgium) and Bergen (Norway) will use the fruit fly to understand exactly how changes to proteins, identified in the test-tube, impact on the way cells divide in a living organism. http://www.alnmag.com/news/understanding-cancer-using-fruit-fly

 This two day symposium will celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of two and a half decades of biomedical research conducted under the U.S. Government Principles, the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations. The first day of the symposium will consist of sessions focused on the advances in Animal Housing Facilities, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees, Education and Training, and Veterinary Care. An evening session will feature a keynote address by Charles McCarthy titled "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants". On the second day, biomedical researchers and policy experts will discuss the contributions of animal models to human and animal health.

Pre-conference Events: IACUC 101 & AWIC Workshops October 24, 2010 | Bethesda, MD

IACUC 101 - is a basic course that provides a one-day didactic and interactive exploration of IACUC fundamentals appropriate for new and seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. The course provides a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of research animals.

Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act: AWIC Workshop - is a one day workshop for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). This workshop is targeted for principal investigators, members of IACUCs, information providers, administrators of animal use programs, and veterinarians. All participants will receive a resource manual. Each participant must bring their own wireless enabled laptop for use during the workshop.

Program information

The symposium and pre-conference events will be held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Bethesda, MD. For program, registration, and accommodation information, visit http://www.awsrsymposium.com <http://www.awsrsymposium.com/>

. Discounted registration rates available through August 31.

Continuing Education

The IACUC 101 workshop was reviewed and approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE program for 6.5 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsb.org

should you have any comments/concerns regarding this program's validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.

The symposium and AWIC workshop have been submitted (but not yet approved) for hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call Mary Lou James at 314-997-6896 for further information.

 Veterinary Biosciences Institute - Learn the complete process step by step; from general selection of anesthetic and analgesics to specific regiments for specific procedures. https://vetbiotech.com/webinardetail.php?id=20&p=1

 Philadelphia Inquirer - A state panel voted, 3-1, Thursday to give final approval to regulations that will provide the first standards for temperature, ventilation, humidity, and lighting in Pennsylvania's commercial dog kennels. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100820_Pennsylvania_dog_law_regulations_approved.html