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What Will Happen To Your Rabbit(s)?

Posted on August 13, 2013 by |
But briefly…  As most of us are aware in the animal research community, PHS-assured institutions must start using the 2013 AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals for protocol review as of September 1st, 2013 (NOT-OD-13-048). Departures from the Guidelines could…
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Posted on August 13, 2013 by |
The Australian government plans to cap annual tax deductions for self-education expenses at $2,000, estimating a saving of $514.3 million over the next four years. Industry groups, including Universities Australia, believe this will have a negative impact on professional development…
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Posted on July 26, 2013 by |
Institutions that collect PHI information for research have less than 2 months to make sure that their systems and procedures are in compliance with the Final Rule issued on January 25, 2013.  The deadline established for full compliance is September…
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Coping With Loss And Sequestration

Posted on July 22, 2013 by |
Sequestration and the Anguish of Losing Jake Tragedies are suffered as we travel through life. It is unavoidable.  Buddhist monks will tell you that holding onto what is thought to be constant is where suffering begins.  Some changes are personal…
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Posted on July 22, 2013 by |
I pride myself on playing life’s “Chess Game” quite well. Always thinking many moves ahead, focusing on not losing pieces, positioning myself to overcome anything thrown at me.  I like to think I am improving.. however, I recently just became…
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Posted on July 16, 2013 by |
Did you know that Major League Baseball (MLB) funds research?  The United States Agriculture Department (USDA) recently announced the results of a study on baseball bat breakage funded by the MLB (see the press release).  In 2008, the joint Safety…
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