| Issue 29 10 August 2007 |
| Welcome to Pharm Fresh eZine Our weekly electronic briefing brings you key research developments in our industry and alerts you to relevant new research papers published in technical journals around the world. Don't forget to check out our new-look website at www.animalpharmnews.com |
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The latest case of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the UK has re-opened the debate as to whether vaccination is a better method of controlling the spread of the virus than compulsory slaughter. The latter policy led to the culling of some 7 million animals in the six months it took to bring the previous 2001 UK epidemic under control. During that outbreak the Government rejected the use of vaccination since it could not persuade farmers that it would both halt the spread of the disease epidemic and be cost effective for the national livestock industry. However, legislative change in the wake of the 2001 crisis means that the vaccination option must now be given more weight when formulating a control policy.... To access the full content, subscribe to Pharm Fresh, our FREE weekly briefing. |
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The initial findings of the investigation into the UK's foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak conclude that the Pirbright laboratories are the most likely source of the virus, with deliberate or accidental release through human movement the probable cause. However, it has not indicated which facility is the more likely origin of the infection.... |
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With the national control measures appearing to have successfully contained the UK's foot and mouth disease incident over the weekend and a research centre under investigation as the most likely source of the virus, livestock farmers are questioning how the infection could have come from an institution actually dedicated to maintaining animal health. |
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Merial issued a statement on Monday, August 6th, from its headquarters in Duluth, Georgia claiming that an initial investigation of its foot and mouth disease (FMD) research center at Pirbright, UK, found "no breach" in its operating procedures, and that it welcomes the arrival of an independent investigation team.... |
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The UK Government has confirmed that the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) on a beef unit in the county of Surrey, to the south of London, was caused by a virus identical to that used at a nearby research institute. Results of preliminary investigations into the outbreak are expected by Tuesday.... |
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Date: September 25th 2007 Venue: Gibson Hall, London Closed for Award entries Some of the industry’s biggest names will be battling it out for one of the twelve awards to be presented at this year’s Animal Pharm Awards. The awards evening is a culmination of many months of hard work by the whole of the industry. The hopeful entrants, which this year include the likes of Janssen Animal Health, Pfizer Animal Health, Genitrix Animal Health and Nutrition, MVP Laboratories, Eurovet Animal Health, Heska Corporation, Indian Immunologicals And Merial Limited to name a few. And a remarkable panel of 12 judges including industry leaders such as Raymond Harding, Tony Mudd and Howard Wilder who have spent many hours meticulously marking to ensure the best contenders win on the night. Attending this gala dinner and awards ceremony puts you firmly at the heart of the industry and it’s most influential people, a networking opportunity not to be missed. What’s more you receive a special new subscriber rate; you can book a table for just £1,200 instead of £1,500 (that’s a huge saving of £300) or a single seat for £136.00 instead of £170.00 (saving you £34.00). To reserve your seat today at the special reduced rate simply call Charlotte Garratt on +44 207 017 5173 or charlotte.garratt@informa.com • Visit the website • Video: The 2006 Awards |
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Date: September 25th-26th 2007 Venue: Hotel Palace, Berlin, Germany Pre-conference Workshop: An Introduction to PIE Date: September 24th 2007 Join us for Informa Life Sciences' second annual 'Environmental Risk Assessment of Human and Veterinary Medicines'. This interactive conference offers an unrivalled opportunity for you to meet European regulators and to learn from experiences of the first year of data submitted. With a wide selection of up-to-the-minute human pharmaceutical and veterinary medicine case studies from renowned experts from industry and research centres, this meeting will provide practical problem solving strategies for implementing the environmental risk assessment which you cannot afford to miss. Please quote your VIP number when registering: CQ5044APEL Phone our reservation line on: +44(0) 20 7017 7481 • Visit the website • Register |
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Effects of buprenorphine, carprofen and saline on thermal and mechanical nociceptive thresholds in cats Acute pulmonary edema after diazepam–ketamine in a dog |
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Reproduction in the water buffalo Application of Doppler ultrasonography in cattle reproduction |
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| Putney makes appointments | ||
The US generic veterinary pharmaceutical company Putney Inc has appointed four new directors to its board, to help strengthen and develop the business following the successful conclusion of its Series A funding round. |
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