Schallheim should be supported, not criticized Amy Leahy’s recent letter to The Capital criticizing Dana Schallheim’s priorities on the Board of Education is appalling on several fronts. To suggest the Board of Education should not prioritize ensuring a free and equal public education for all students regardless of identity, including those with disabilities, is both […]
Nicole Seligman named co-chair of board of trustees at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), a non-profit animal hospital, has named Nicole Seligman as co-chair of the organization’s board of trustees. Previously serving as vice chair, Seligman now joins current board chair Robert Liberman in the position.1 “I’m thrilled to help guide this incredible organization at this critical juncture,” expressed Seligman, in a company release.1 […]
Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board plans to train 500 veterinarians to help with animal birth control programme
The Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board (TNAWB) has planned to train nearly 500 veterinarians to carry out Animal Birth Control (ABC) programmes across the State, especially in municipalities and town panchayats that do not have qualified vets. In a sensitisation workshop on the ABC programme for officials from municipalities, corporations, and town panchayats, the TNAWB […]
Minnesota Board of Animal Health advises animal vaccinations for anthrax
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – The Minnesota state Board of Animal Health is encouraging livestock producers in northwest Minnesota to have their animals vaccinated for anthrax following the discovery of the bacterial disease in multiple cattle and horses located in Kittson County. Katie Cornille, a senior veterinarian for the state board, said one reason they […]
The Independent Chairman of the Board of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN), Roy Hoover, Just Bought 5.7% More Shares
Investors who take an interest in Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) should definitely note that the Independent Chairman of the Board, Roy Hoover, recently paid US$11.13 per share to buy US$111k worth of the stock. While that’s a very decent purchase to our minds, it was proportionally a bit modest, boosting their holding by just […]
Animal Oversight Board Members Can’t Hide Names—Landmark 9th Circuit Court Victory for PETA
For Immediate Release:February 17, 2023 Contact:Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382 Seattle – In a major win for PETA, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled today that members of a public animal care committee of the University of Washington (UW) have no right under the U.S. Constitution to keep their identities secret—a historic decision […]
MPs nominated to animal welfare board to be exempt for office of profit provisions: Parliamentary panel
After juggling with contradictory opinions and changes in the administrative ministry, a parliamentary panel has said the election of parliamentarians to the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) may not be construed as holding an office of profit. The AWBI had requested the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Office of Profit in December 2018 to examine […]