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Phelps- and Bowman-backed colt Cerro inspires Derby dreams
After rewriting the Olympic record books for swimming, Michael Phelps and his longtime coach might have the Kentucky Derby in their sights with a 3-year-old colt named Cerro who won a race Saturday at Gulfstream Park for Team Valor International....Tags: Kentucky Derby, Swimming, 2012 Summer Olympics, Sports, Michael Phelps
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Group to advocate for research funding of animals
COLLEGE STATION - A group of university department heads from across the nation have come together to establish an association focused on advocating increased federal investment in animal science. The National Association for the Advancement of Animal...Tags: Social Sciences, Research, Colleges and Universities, Agriculture, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Ractopamine is safe for use in Brazilian pork
Animal scientists in Brazil have found that a small dose of the feed additive ractopamine can boost pork production without changing how pork looks or tastes. In the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science, researchers report that a 5 mg/kg dose...Tags: Brazil, Science and Technology
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Four Alaskan Residents Charged for Illegal Sales of Marine Mammals
Channel 2 NewsFour Alaskan residents were charged with crimes under the Marine Mammal Protection Act Tuesday, according to U.S. Attorney Karen Loeffler. Raymond Chatham, 65, of Edna Bay, 31-year-old Ketchikan resident Joshua Wodyga, 55-year-old John Boone of Valdez,...Tags: Prosecution
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Briefly In The News: Mammal center hires executive director
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center has hired its first executive director in its 42-year history. The board of directors of the center on Laguna Canyon Road has hired marine biologist Keith Matassa for the job. Matassa has more than 27 years of marine...Tags: Animals, Social Issues, Human Interest, Charity
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Quiet beaches persist on Florida's Sanibel Island
SANIBEL, Fla. — Visit the beaches on this Gulf Coast barrier island and you're likely to see people doing the Sanibel Stoop. That's the term for the bent-at-the-waist posture used to collect seashells on Sanibel Island, which bills itself as one...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Dining and Drinking, Wildlife, Rentals, Travel
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News briefs for Feb. 13
Danville-Boyle County P&Z building permits issued Building permits issued recently by Danville-Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission include: December 2012 — Frankie Smith, 118 E. Broadway, storage, 64 square feet; David Mullins, 135 Betsy...
Tags: Stuart, Wildlife
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O.C. waters see more malnourished sea lions
A trend of sea lion pups becoming malnourished along the Orange County coast has led to an uptick in the number of animals admitted to a local marine mammal center, according to experts. As of Monday, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center on Laguna Canyon...
Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Cow-calf phase contributes most greenhouse gases
Scientists have long known that cattle produce carbon dioxide and methane throughout their lives, but a new study pinpoints the cow-calf stage as a major contributor of greenhouse gases during beef production. In a new paper for the Journal of Animal...Tags: Global Warming, Animal Science, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology
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News briefs for Jan. 16
Medicaid Nurse Aide Training Course set Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is accepting applications for a Medicaid Nurse Aide Training Course. The next training course begins Feb. 4 and continues through Feb. 27. Classes will meet Monday,...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Medicaid, Hospitals and Clinics, Wildlife, Government Health Care
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Recovery Plan Proposed for Rare Right Whale
The Associated PressFederal marine mammal authorities have proposed a recovery plan for a rare large whale, the North Pacific right whale. The National Marine Fisheries Service on Wednesday published the proposal for the marine mammal that has been listed as endangered...Tags: National Marine Fisheries Service , Wildlife, Endangered Species, Conservation, Environmental Issues
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Florida travel calendar for January
Check out festivals and events in January across the state.
View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below:
Coming up this week
Jan. 26, Feb. 2: Just for Kids. SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando kicks off its...Tags: Orlando Magic, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Vehicles, Customs and Tradition, Consumer Goods Industries
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