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Web links to stories issued December 2-6, 2013 ___________________________________________

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USDA Agricultural Research Service
December 6, 2013
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Assessing sodium intake:
USDA scientists used an automated dietary survey tool they developed to accurately estimate how much sodium volunteers consumed as part of their daily diets. (12/2) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131202.htm

Another weapon against FMD:
Proteins called interferons are among the latest weapons USDA scientists are using to combat foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). These proteins kill or stop viruses from growing and reproducing. (12/3) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131203.htm

Boosting production of hybrid catfish:
In the catfish industry, it's well-known that hybrid catfish generally have better growth, higher survival rates and better meat yield than purebred channel catfish. Now, thanks to USDA scientists, the catfish industry is getting help learning how to produce hybrids. (12/5) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131205.htm
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