New Issue of Healthy Animals Now Online
By Laura
McGinnis January 15, 2009
The
Agricultural Research Service today
posted a new issue of
Healthy Animals.
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 improve
national surveillance for swine influenza virus.
Other research highlighted in this issue includes:
- Parasite parentage. ARS scientists trace Toxoplasma parasite's
family tree.
- Hoppy and healthy. Hops extract may reduce Clostridium in chickens.
- Off the wall. Modified lignin could benefit livestock feed.
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,
or
sign up online.
ARS is the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's chief scientific research agency.