| Issue 54 21 February 2008 |
| Welcome to Pharm Fresh eZine Our weekly electronic briefing brings you key research developments in our industry, animal health news and alerts you to relevant new research papers published in technical journals around the world. If you like our content, please add us to your "Safe Sender" list. For the latest news updates, visit www.animalpharmnews.com |
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 Research and Online News |
| • Korean company's commercial cloning claims |
| • Study links cholesterol to neurodegeneration |
| • New bluetongue cases reported in UK |
| • Dog owners win damages |
 Video highlight |
| • Bovine tuberculosis study sparks controversy |
| Blog: Down on the Pharm |
| • Punitive measures should be the last resort |
| Events |
| • Regulation of Veterinary Medicines in Europe 2008 |
| • Animal Pharm Awards announcement |
 Research Roundup |
| • The diagnosis of TB in cervids by the Cervigam assay |
| • Autologous platelet concentrates for treating musculoskeletal lesions in horses |
| • Bovine viral diarrhoea virus in dairy cows in South Korea |
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 Movers & Shakers |
| • Putney announces new pharmacology director |
| • New president for Moredun |
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 Research News |
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Is this the beginning of a premium cloning services for discerning pet lovers? South Korean biotechnology company RNL Bio makes headlines with its first order of a cloned dog worth $150,000. More |
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The neurodegeneration seen in diseases such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy may be linked to cholesterol levels in cell membranes. More |
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New cases confirmed by DEFRA in Dorset, East Sussex and Essex. Similar cases could be expected in the coming weeks. More |
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Diamond Pet Foods of Meta, Missouri sets up $3.1m fund to reimburse owners who lost their dogs or who had veterinary bills as a result of contaminated dog food. More |
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Are badgers to be blamed? An investigation by the University of Stirling in Scotland into the causes of bovine TB in the UK draws mixed responses from farmers and wildlife conservation groups. Watch the video clip by The Badger's Trust. More |
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| Blog: Down on the Pharm |
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Punishment "should not be used as a first-line or early-use treatment for behavior problems", says the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB). More |
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| Events |
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March 4th-5th 2008 Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ireland Informa Life Sciences For 2008, the premier forum for the discussion of animal health regulatory issues features a brand new track for the registration of generic products. Addressing all aspects of regulation, this conference provides excellent choice and networking opportunities including an evening dinner and a networking trip. Visit the website Register online Call +44 (0) 20 7017 7481 Email registration@pti-europe.co.uk |
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The Veterinary Record; Vol 162, No 7; 16th February 2008 (British Veterinary Association) Blood culture and stimulation conditions for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in cervids by the Cervigam assay Autologous platelet concentrates as a treatment for musculoskeletal lesions in five horses Investigation of the prevalence of bovine viral diarrhoea virus in dairy cows in South Korea |
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 Movers & Shakers |
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Putney appoints Shiva Patil as director of pharmacology. More |
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John Cameron replaces the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry who passed away late last year. More |
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