The gene responsible for dwarfism in Miniature Horses is called the aggrecan gene (ACAN). DNA testing for 4 mutations of the gene is being offered at the University of Kentucky Animal Testing and Research Laboratory. The mutations were found by a PhD student, John Eberth, at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center. John is studying […]
Cargill announces another recall due to higher than acceptable aflatoxin levels in their poultry feed, calf feed and corn products. Certain NatureWise, Showmaster, Dumor and Producers Pride products are affected. The products have been pulled from store shelves. They were distributed in Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi. The products were manufactured at Cargill’s LeCompte, Louisiana facility […]
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1954. It is the largest animal protection agency in the world with 7 million members. The HSUS is dedicated to seeking a humane society both in the U.S. and worldwide. The HSUS protects animals through investigation, legal action, education, consumer advocacy […]
