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World News Roundup: November 24, 2017
November 24th 2017This week in veterinary news from around the world: Tories vote that animals have no emotions or feelings, including the ability to feel pain; 2 Canadian rules take effect to enhance protection from antimicrobial resistance; and a new Dubai wildlife safari promoting animal welfare finishes construction.
Give a Dog a Bone? FDA Says No
November 22nd 2017Many dog owners know not to give turkey or chicken bones to their pet, but they may not know that the same goes for some store-bought bone treats. According to the FDA, processed and packaged bone treats can cause serious pet illnesses, and even death.
FDA Launches Interactive Tool for Antibiotic Resistance Genes
November 15th 2017Public health officials and veterinarians can now access the first visual representation of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria. With this new tool, researchers can be alerted to new resistance traits and can even track antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria.