The EDGE: April 2, 2013 - Natura Pet expands pet food recall

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April 2, 2013

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Natura Pet expands pet food recall
Natura Pet initiated a recall of some dry cat food products last month and has expanded that recall to include additional dry cat food and one type of cat treat due to the potential for Salmonella contamination, according to the FDA. No illnesses have been reported. The products are sold in the U.S. and abroad. The Seattle Times/Tails of Seattle blog (3/31), Zacks (4/1)

Follow @AVMARecallWatch on Twitter to stay up to date on pet food recalls and alerts and learn more on AVMA's website

Slime from bottom-dwelling hagfish: Fashion's next big thing?
Scientists are studying the strange, protective slime produced by a 500-million-year-old species to fend off predators. The hagfish, a bottom-dwelling sea creature, releases a slime that forms a strong, stretchy layer when mixed with ocean water. The slime consists of small proteins that could be copied artificially, researchers say. Scientists think the material could be used for athletic clothing and even bulletproof vests. BBC/PRI's The World (Boston) (4/1)

Other News

USDA scientists to develop better Johne's disease test
DairyHerd.com/U.S. Department of Agriculture (4/1)

Bighorn sheep cull planned to stop deadly pneumonia
San Francisco Chronicle (free content)/The Associated Press (4/1)

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Animal News

Petting your pet can help detect disease
It's important for owners to check pets' skin from nose to tail between veterinary visits, say veterinarians, because lumps and other abnormalities could be indicators of illness, and early diagnosis usually means more treatment options. If owners notice unusual or new lumps or bumps on their pets, they should call a veterinarian for advice. St. Cloud Times (Minn.) (tiered subscription model) (4/1)

Office politics goes to the dogs
Companies such as Google and Amazon have been allowing dogs in the workplace on a regular basis, and now the BBC's political show "This Week" has a resident canine. Miss Molly is a 10-month-old golden retriever owned by the show's host, Andrew Neil, and she has won many fans by snuggling up to the show's guests. The Independent (London) (tiered subscription model) (4/1)

Other News

Man and his dog save 2 girls from freezing river
CTV.ca (Canada) (4/1)

Sony's April Fools' prank: Electronics for the pet set
Mashable (4/1)

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Around the Office

Has Twitter left you stumped?
Unsure what to say on Twitter? Pay attention to what other people are posting on the social network, Ted Prodromou writes. Share breaking news with your followers and provide links to articles that are of interest to your industry, he recommends. "In the Tweet, tell your followers what you liked or disliked about the article," he writes. "Adding your perspective adds value for your followers." Entrepreneur online (3/29)

Research report: How the Major Mobility Platforms Compare in TCO and Security
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Policy Watch

Governor lifts Okla. ban on horse slaughter
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill into law legalizing horse slaughter in the state, reversing a state ban on the practice in place since 1963. "Those of us who care about the well-being of horses cannot be satisfied with a status quo that encourages abuse and neglect, or that rewards the potentially inhumane slaughter of animals in foreign countries," Fallin said in a statement. The Horse (4/1)

Learn more from AVMA about unwanted horses and horse slaughter

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