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US Swine Health Officials Step up Focus on PED Risk Factors
2013-10-04 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - The National Pork Board reports swine health officials are focusing on the risk factors associated with the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) as they work to contain the infection.
Pork Board Releases Health Guidelines for Swine Shows
2013-10-03 17:35:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: American Association of Swine Veterinarians In recognition of the increased risk of spreading disease including porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus from commingling animals at an exhibition, show or sale, the National Pork Board has published two documents addressing exhibitors of swine and the organizers of swine exhibitions. The documents offer recommendations targeting all swine at an exhibit or sale that are physically on the premises. read more
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Effect of climate change sends ocean health 'spiralling downward' faster than predicted
2013-10-03 12:48:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Independent: Scientists have warned that climate change has sent the health of oceans "spiralling downward" faster than previously thought. A key international assessment of climate change last week revealed the oceans are absorbing much of the warming and unprecedented levels of carbon dioxide caused by human activity such as burning fossil fuels. Now experts are warning the impact of rising greenhouse gases combined with a range of other problems is far graver than previously thought. Oceans are being...
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Health of oceans 'declining fast'
2013-10-03 07:20:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: The health of the worlds oceans is deteriorating even faster than had previously been thought, a report says. A review from the International Programme on the State of the Ocean (IPSO), warns that the oceans are facing multiple threats. They are being heated by climate change, turned slowly less alkaline by absorbing CO2, and suffering from overfishing and pollution. The report warns that dead zones formed by fertiliser run-off are a problem. It says conditions are ripe for the sort of mass...
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DOE Announces Funding to Provide Better Visibility into the Health of the Nations Electric Grid
2013-10-02 18:34:00| Transmission & Distribution World
The Energy Department last week announced up to $9 million in funding to facilitate rapid response to abnormal grid conditions. read more
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