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Granite's Nevada Region Earns AGC Pinnacle Award in Contractor's Excellence & Environmental Sustainability for Construction of Derby Dam Fish Screen

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Regions of the United States, Cold water fish, Fish, Geography of the United States, Paiute, Lahontan cutthroat trout, Subspecies, Derby Dam, Truckee River, Cutthroat trout, Nevada, Trout

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) awarded Granite Construction Company's Nevada Region (Granite) the 2020 Projects in Northern Nevada Achieving Construction Leadership Excellence (PINNACLE) Award in Contractor's Excellence Public Sector Over $10 Million category for the Derby Dam Fish Screen project.

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  • The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) awarded Granite Construction Company's Nevada Region (Granite) the 2020 Projects in Northern Nevada Achieving Construction Leadership Excellence (PINNACLE) Award in Contractor's Excellence Public Sector Over $10 Million category for the Derby Dam Fish Screen project.
  • The award honors Granite as an industry-leading contractor in Northern Nevada, recognizing the project's construction leadership and excellence in innovation.
  • The Derby Dam fish screen, which supports fish movement along the Truckee River and provides access to important upstream habitat for threatened Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, also received the AGC PINNACLE Award for Sustainability & Sensitivity to Environment .
  • The Derby Dam Fish Screen was delivered using the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) procurement method.

North Carolina State University Study Finds Menon’s MrFeed®  Increases Survivability and Improves FCR of Weaned Piglets

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Livestock, Biology, Domestic pig, Pork, Subspecies, Pig

For this study, the team at North Carolina State University tested MrFeed Pro50 Sw, a functional feed ingredient designed for swine diets, on 192 weaned piglets (21 days old).

Key Points: 
  • For this study, the team at North Carolina State University tested MrFeed Pro50 Sw, a functional feed ingredient designed for swine diets, on 192 weaned piglets (21 days old).
  • Survival rates and FCR were observed in the piglets.
  • Throughout the study, blood, fecal, and tissue samples were collected to evaluate immune function and intestinal health.
  • Cumulative FCR of pigs fed MrFeed was improved by 4.5% (from 2.06 to 1.97) when comparing to the control diet.

FDA Approves First-of-its-Kind Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs for Both Human Food, Potential Therapeutic Uses

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Livestock, Biology, Taxa, Domestic pig, Pork, Subspecies, Pig

This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and as a source for potential therapeutic uses.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and as a source for potential therapeutic uses.
  • The IGA in GalSafe pigs is intended to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs' cells.
  • GalSafe pigs may potentially provide a source of porcine-based materials to produce human medical products that are free of detectable alpha-gal sugar.
  • The conditions under which GalSafe pigs will be kept are far more stringent than those for conventionally farmed pigs.

Lice Clinics of America Expands Schools Without Lice Offering

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Lice, Ectoparasites, Head louse, Subspecies, School nursing, Treatment of human lice

Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last year Lice Clinics of America launched Schools Without Lice, a program offering free lice treatments and resources to educators and school nurses.

Key Points: 
  • Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last year Lice Clinics of America launched Schools Without Lice, a program offering free lice treatments and resources to educators and school nurses.
  • Lice Clinics of America is a national network of locally owned treatment centers.
  • Im so proud of our clinic owners and how theyve persevered throughout this year, says Lice Clinics of America CEO Claire Roberts.
  • Lice Clinics of America has successfully treated more than 700,000 cases of head lice with the FDA-cleared medical device called AirAll.

InventHelp Inventor Develops an All-New Ferret Cage (CTK-2315)

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Ferrets, Biology, Human Nature, Subspecies, Articles, Invention, Patent Pending

LAWTON, OK, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Tatum introduces "The Ferret's Burrow", a totally new ferret cage that more-closely mimics the natural habitat of this animal.

Key Points: 
  • LAWTON, OK, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Tatum introduces "The Ferret's Burrow", a totally new ferret cage that more-closely mimics the natural habitat of this animal.
  • The patent-pending invention provides a much safer and more-comfortable environment for housing a domesticated ferret.
  • This self-contained unit features appropriate sleeping, feeding and litter areas for a ferret based on years of study.
  • The inventor is seeking a company to license and manufacture the invention.

Severe Head Lice cases a big concern for Back-to-School Fall 2020

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Lice, Arthropods, Ectoparasites, Head louse, Subspecies, Louse

BARRIE, ON, Sept. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - Head Lice has not been eradicated during covid-19 lockdown despite physical distancing and children being out of school.

Key Points: 
  • BARRIE, ON, Sept. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - Head Lice has not been eradicated during covid-19 lockdown despite physical distancing and children being out of school.
  • Head lice is spread with close physical contact, predominantly through head-to-headcontact with an infected person.
  • Lisa Tecter, a Licesquad.com franchise owner in Ottawa, ON, said "I've noticed lice are more resilient and I have seen the most severe cases that may date back several months.
  • As school begins again, Lice Squad.com recommends parents watch for signs of lice such asitchy heads andresume regularhead checks in the family for day-care and school-age children.

China Animal Feed Market Analysis Report 2020-2025 Featuring East Hope Group, Alltech, New Hope Group, Cargill, Wen's Group, Purina Animal Nutrition, Weston Milling Animal Nutrition, ADM and BASF

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Monday, September 7, 2020
Food and drink, Articles, Livestock, Meat industry, Pork, Humans, Domestic pig, Subspecies, Farm

DUBLIN, Sept. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The "China Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2020 to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Sept. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The "China Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2020 to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The China Animal feed market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.06% over the forecast period.
  • Concerning livestock farming, hog and sow inventory are both starting at low levels, having fallen 27% and 30% respectively from 2019's starting inventory.
  • Total hogs slaughtered and pork production in 2020 is both estimated to decrease further by 24% and 20%, respectively, from the previous year.

InventHelp Inventor Develops an All-New Ferret Cage (CTK-2315)

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Ferrets, Subspecies, Human behavior, Humans, Invention, Patent Pending, Articles

LAWTON, OK, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Tatum introduces "The Ferret's Burrow", a totally new ferret cage that more-closely mimics the natural habitat of this animal.

Key Points: 
  • LAWTON, OK, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Tatum introduces "The Ferret's Burrow", a totally new ferret cage that more-closely mimics the natural habitat of this animal.
  • The patent-pending invention provides a much safer and more-comfortable environment for housing a domesticated ferret.
  • This self-contained unit features appropriate sleeping, feeding and litter areas for a ferret based on years of study.
  • The inventor is seeking a company to license and manufacture the invention.

The National Pediculosis Association Calls for A Critical Review of the Centers for Disease Control's Website Information on Lice

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Medical terminology, Articles, Lice, Health, Medicine, Ectoparasites, Head louse, Subspecies, Pediculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Preventive healthcare, Louse

As restrictions begin to lift, we are all considering how to resume previous activities as responsibly and safely as possible.

Key Points: 
  • As restrictions begin to lift, we are all considering how to resume previous activities as responsibly and safely as possible.
  • To this end, the NPA has reviewed the educational information regarding head lice posted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) website.
  • Earlier this month, the NPA submitted a commentary to CDC outlining a number of concerns about its website information on head lice.
  • In this very challenging environment, pediculosis (itself a prevalent communicable disease) need not become an additional burden and disruption.

International Respect For Chickens Day Celebrates Compassion for Chickens

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Friday, May 1, 2020
Chickens, Animals, Contents, Livestock, Birds, Poultry, Cruelty to animals, Subspecies, Cockfight, United Poultry Concerns

MACHIPONGO, Va., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ On May 4, animal advocates celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day .

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  • MACHIPONGO, Va., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ On May 4, animal advocates celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day .
  • Launched by United Poultry Concerns in 2005, International Respect for Chickens Day celebrates chickens throughout the world and protests their suffering and abuse in agribusiness, experimental research, cockfighting, and other cruelties.
  • May is International Respect for Chickens Month.
  • United Poultry Concerns urges people to celebrate chickens on the planet instead of the plate, and to make every day Respect for Chickens Day.