Mycotoxins are substances produced by fungi and mold. Aflatoxin is a common type of mold. Corn, rice, wheat, nuts, legumes are often contaminated with aflatoxin. Aflatoxins appear when growth is problematic or the products are stored too long and/or under poor conditions. According to the South China Morning Post, aflatoxins, which are potent carcinogens are […]
News from the ASPCA on the upcoming vote on the Agriculture Appropriations bill. Dear Animal Advocates, Great news! Congress is busy setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2013, and on June 19, Rep. Jim Moran’s amendment to block use of taxpayer dollars for horse slaughter inspections was approved by the House Appropriations Committee! This […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, fine, lustrous Color: red, cream, lynx, seal-tortie lynx, chocolate tortie, blue-cream or lilac-cream Temperament: intelligent, affectionate, playful Where are Colorpoint Shorthairs from? The Colorpoint Shorthair was developed by breeding Siamese cats to other cats such as the Abyssinian and shorthaired tabby. The Colorpoint is structurally […]
