New Issue of Healthy Animals Now Online
By Laura
McGinnis
October 6, 2008 The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today
posted a new issue of Healthy Animals at:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/ha/han35.htm
This quarterly online newsletter compiles ARS news and expert resources on
the health and well-being of agricultural livestock, poultry and fish.
Each quarter, one article in Healthy Animals focuses on a particular
element of ARS animal research. The current issue examines efforts to control
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus.
Other research highlighted in this issue includes:
- The genetic characteristics of feral island cattle,
- A new method of measuring body fat of piglets,
- The benefits of year-round cattle grazing, and
- Genetic clues for sheep productivity.
Professionals interested in animal health issues may want to bookmark the
site as a resource for locating animal health experts. An index lists ARS
research locations covering approximately 70 animal health topics. These range
from specific diseases, such as Lyme disease, to broad subjects like nutrition
or parasites. The site also provides complete contact information for the more
than 25 ARS research groups that conduct studies aimed at protecting and
improving farm animal health.
To receive an e-mail alert about each future issue's posting online, contact
Laura
McGinnis, ARS Information Staff (301-504-1654,
laura.mcginnis@ars.usda.gov),
or sign up online at:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/ha/subscribe.htm
ARS is the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's chief scientific research agency.