[ad_1] India has issued over 300 notifications since 2020 to promote food safety, protect animals and plants, and maintain product quality, according to the commerce ministry. These regulations, issued under SPS and TBT, are crucial for trade. New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) India has issued over 300 notifications since January 2020 to promote food safety, […]
In a win for animals, U.S. Supreme Court leaves Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act intact
[ad_1] By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review a challenge to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, which was signed into law in 2020 in an effort to better ensure the safety of horses used in racing in the U.S. Prior to the […]
This deadly horse racing season signals urgent need for zero-tolerance anti-doping and track safety policies
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block 2023 could have been a watershed year for the welfare of racehorses in the U.S. with the historic implementation of national racetrack safety and anti-doping programs. Yet the anti-doping section of the new law was late in implementation due to continued pushback by a few laggards using the […]
Sedgley animal sanctuary closes for safety reasons after large willow tree falls down in paddock
[ad_1] Large willow tree that has fallen down at Brockswood Animal Sanctuary in Sedgley Brockswood Animal Sanctuary on Catholic Lane will shut from today until Sunday, October 22. Bosses said the reopening date could vary, so urged visitors to keep an eye on their social media channels. No animals or visitors were injured by the […]
Opinion | Did anyone spare a thought for the safety of animals during Typhoon Saola?
[ad_1] Last week, Hong Kong suffered the effects of Super Typhoon Saola as it swept through the city. In a matter of hours, everything had ground to a halt: shops, restaurants and public transport alike. I, like most of the 7.5 million others, found myself stuck indoors, waiting for the storm to abate. Amid the […]
Good news: Big Cat Public Safety Act rules are now a reality
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block For over a decade, we have been fighting hard to prevent the suffering and abuse of captive big cats, confronting a dangerous industry and the individuals who take advantage of these animals. And we celebrated in December of last year when President Biden signed the Big Cat Public […]
Animal-free cosmetics safety testing global collective International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety ICCS launches
[ad_1] Unveiled today, the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) was being spearheaded by a collective of scientists and experts across 35 private and public organisations, including key global beauty and personal care majors like Beiersdorf, Chanel, Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, Kao, L’Oréal, LVMH, P&G, Shiseido, and Unilever. A broad range of global suppliers, trade […]
Big Cat Public Safety Act becomes law, capping off year of wins for wild animals
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The exploitation and abuse of big cats as props for paid public interactions at roadside attractions will soon be a thing of the past. As we recently shared, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, something we’ve been working on for over a decade, passed the U.S. Senate and […]
National Weather Service shares animal winter safety tips
[ad_1] WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The U.S. National Weather Service of Goodland, Kan., has shared some tips on animal winter safety. Gallery: Kansas motor home explodes, property owner flown to Wichita for burn treatment Keep Pets Warm The NWS says your pets want to be warm too! “Bring them inside when temperatures drop,” the NWS […]
FDA Animal Drug Safety Communication: Micotil 300 Labeling Change
[ad_1] The information below has been supplied by dairy marketers and other industry organizations. It has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hoard’s Dairyman. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved revised labeling for Micotil 300 (tilmicosin injection), an injectable drug for use in certain cattle and sheep. These changes address risks to […]