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Scientists track fish used in petfood after BP oil spill

Following the BP oil spill, scientists are closely monitoring the menhaden, or pogy, fish species used in petfood. Harvested menhaden are undergoing a two-step testing process that involves officials smelling the catch and testing it for chemicals.

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Frozen rats may contain Salmonella

Reptile owners have been urged by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to take precautions when feeding their pets frozen mice, rats and chicks after seven cases of human Salmonella illness were reported. The string of Salmonella, which has been linked to frozen rodents, is easily spread if the proper precautions aren't taken.

Senate to consider food safety bill after elections

The Senate will consider a food safety bill after the November elections that would give the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) more power to prevent foodborne illness. The bill, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, would give FDA more power to recall tainted products, increase inspections of food processors and require producers to follow stricter standards for keeping food safe.

Mars Petcare, YMCAs team up for Power of Pets program

Mars Petcare launched the Power of Pets program, a new community-focused initiative to help pets and their owners live healthier, happier lives. A recent survey of 1,000 US pet owners conducted by Mars Petcare revealed that more than half of pet owners would prefer to exercise with their pet instead of alone.

Whiskers Inc. celebrates 13th birthday

In August, Virginia, USA non-profit organization Whiskers Inc. celebrated its 13th birthday. This volunteer organization has served Accomack County, Virginia, USA since Aug. 2, 1997.

Kansas receives FDA grant to further examine animal food

The Kansas Department of Agriculture announced it received a US$1.1 million grant to study petfoods and livestock feed. Funds from the grant, which was awarded by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will be used to further detect mycotoxins in petfood and feed.

RedMoon hires talking Boston Terrier as official 'spokesdog'

RedMoon Custom Pet Food hired Rex, a talking Boston Terrier, to an exclusive multi-year services contract as the company's first official "spokesdog." The story of Rex became an Internet phenomenon earlier this year when a one and a half-minute video monologue on YouTube showed off the dog's talent for fast-paced human speech.

WellPet implements IFS Applications at Indiana facility

WellPet successfully implemented IFS Applications at its Indiana, USA, manufacturing plant, according to global enterprise applications company IFS. WellPet has been running IFS Applications at its corporate office since 2004, but the company's recent merger left the business running two separate ERP systems.

Menu Foods unit holders approve Simmons Pet Food takeover

Unit holders of Menu Foods Income Fund approved a US$239 million takeover offer from Arkansas USA-based Simmons Pet Food Inc. According to Menu Foods, 99.94% of its units and special trust units voted to approve the deal, which is expected to close in early November pending regulatory approvals.

Dasy to invest in new fishmeal production plant in Andalusia, Spain

Dasy Organización announced plans to invest more than €20 million (US$27.2 million) in building a new plant for production of fishmeal for animal feed in Osuna, Andalusia, Spain. The company, owned by PGG Group, also plans to invest an additional €20 million (US$27.2 million) in its rendering plant, bringing its total investment in facilities amount to €40 million (US$54.3 million).

VIN launches recall center for veterinarians, consumers

Veterinary Information Network (VIN) launched a recall center for veterinary medications and petfood. VIN Recall Center is a tool that tracks food and product recalls that impact petfood and veterinary medicine.

Free Range Eco Naturals changes name, implements many 'green' initiatives

Free Range Eco Naturals Dog Treats Inc. changed its name as one of several initiatives the company has undertaken to become more environmentally friendly. As a part of these initiatives, Free Range relocated from Brazil to pastures in Argentina, where use of additives like steroids and hormones is forbidden, according to the company.

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