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Unlawful xylazine receives more scrutiny to prevent inclusion in illegal drugs

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The Food and Drug Administration announced that the agency has taken action to restrict xylazine from coming illegally into the country, while members of Congress are considering scheduling xylazine as a controlled substance.

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FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications

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Six companies, all but one based in the U.S., received warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration for selling unapproved drugs claiming to treat seizures in pets.

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FDA warns against use of unapproved aspirin in lactating dairy cattle

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The Food and Drug Administration has informed veterinarians and farmers that using aspirin in dairy cattle for treatment of highly pathogenic avian influenza is illegal.

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European Call to End Bird Trapping

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From July 6-8, there was a European conference in Larnaca about illegal bird killing , organized by Terra Cypria. The concluding tone of the conference was also on a very positive note, with Cyprus pledging to adopt a “Zero-tolerance&# policy against illegal trapping activities. So it’s not a good week in Cyprus!

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Do Europeans Hate Birds?

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So why is illegal killing of birds such a widespread practice throughout Europe? Read the full report by BirdLife International for more disturbing facts about illegal killing of birds throughout Europe.

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For Europe’s Environmental Stewardship, a Man From Malta?

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Malta, you might recall, has the dubious distinction of being a hotspot for illegal hunting of protected birds. News Birdlife Malta european union illegal hunting Malta short-toed eagle' But for the time being, it looks like Maltese politician Karmenu Vella will probably be the European Union’s next environmental commissioner.

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Kenyans Seize Huge Amount of Illegal Ivory

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In July, Kenyan authorities intercepted 16 elephant tusks and two rhinoceros horns being illegally exported to Laos from Mozambique. So far this year poachers in Kenya have killed 128 elephants for their ivory; last year 98 were killed.

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