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Animal safety
A more effective treatment for a cat killer-cytauxzoonosis – Fully Vetted
A new treatment is bumping up survival rates for cats with cytauxzoonosis from 26 percent to 60 percent.
FDA aims to enhance antimicrobial drug use data – Veterinary Practice News
In order to better track antibiotic use in food-producing animals, the FDA is seeking comments and input from the public and industry.
New Queensland Hendra virus case, human exposure confirmed – TheHorse.com
This is the sixth incident of Hendra virus in Queensland, Australia this year.
Deadline extended for comments on proposed rule to protect pet wellbeing – Fully Vetted
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking comments on a rule that would tighten restrictions on retail pet stores.
Keeping horses healthy and sound during transport (Ask the vet live) – TheHorse.com
Hear tips on how to keep horses safe while moving them.
Agriculture
Weekly mycotoxin report — Neogen
Although some areas of the country got rain, much of the U.S. still is in drought, which could lead to aflatoxin.
Drought puts Romania’s corn crop in danger – AllAboutFeed.net
Officials expect Romanian farmers could lose up to half of their corn crop this year, following a severe drought.
U.S. drought sparks new fears for soya prices – TheGrocer.com
Global concerns ratchet up regarding soy supplies.
Feed costs top 70 percent for livestock, poultry farms – FarmWorld
A new report profiles what drives feed prices and how much farmers will need in the future.
Midwest crops, fish, and water supply punished by drought – Scientific American
It’s not just the corn that’s hard hit.
Food safety
Deadly E. coli strain decoded – MSU.edu
Michigan State University researchers have found the weakness of a deadly strain of E. coli that killed 54 people and sickened more than 3,800 last year.
Making Norway’s deadliest food – Nofima breaks ground on facility – FoodProductionDaily.com
A new facility in Norway intentionally will contaminate foods with dangerous pathogens to study the best ways to prevent outbreaks.
Let the Games begin! – Food Standards Agency
Get a rundown of some of the steps the Food Standards Agency is taking to ensure safe food and water at the Olympics.
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