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Dogs uncover invasive pests that experts missed in real-world vineyard tests
At a Maryland vineyard, Debi Persing guided her Boston terrier, Xephyr, slowly down a row of grapevines. Vineyard workers and scientists had already identified several invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses hidden among the ...
Veterinary medicine
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These horses are unaffected by petting in children's zoo, heart rate monitors reveal
The horses at the Children's Zoo in Gothenburg don't mind being petted by children and adults. However, they do get stressed by the noise from an excavator. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg discovered this after ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 8, 2026
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Dogs respond to human tone without words, hinting at communication older than language
Humans can communicate various instructions to dogs without using actual words—simply by modulating the tone of their voice, a new study from ELTE University's Department of Ethology shows. By repeating the nonsense syllable ...
Evolution
Jun 3, 2026
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Predictive model could help track deadly viruses back to their source
A new predictive model developed at Washington State University could help scientists more efficiently identify the reservoirs of emerging zoonotic viruses and dangerous pathogens like Ebola that can spill over from animals ...
Veterinary medicine
Jun 3, 2026
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Antibiotic resistance turns up in Australian horses, raising new concerns about animal and human infections
Research into a common environmental germ that can cause severe infections in people and animals has raised concern that horses are starting to develop antibiotic resistance towards it. The University of the Sunshine Coast ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 2, 2026
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Feral horse numbers in Australia's Alps are on the rise again: It's time to act
Last year, we noted early signs of recovery in Australia's high country, following the reduction of feral horse numbers.
Ecology
Jun 1, 2026
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Ammonia levels in urine could serve as marker for chronic kidney disease in dogs
Dogs with lower urine ammonia-to-creatinine ratios (UACR) may suffer from faster progression of kidney disease and higher fatality rates, according to new research from North Carolina State University. The work suggests that ...
Veterinary medicine
May 28, 2026
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Dog breeding inspectors need clearer guidance on rules protecting dog health and welfare—new report
Local authority inspectors who issue licenses to dog breeders need clearer guidance and better support so they can more effectively protect animal welfare, a new report says.
Veterinary medicine
May 28, 2026
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Expanded susceptibility and transmission in circulating avian influenza viruses reshape wild bird mortality
Johanna Harvey, an assistant professor of wildlife disease ecology at the University of Rhode Island, has described bird flu in public presentations as a quiet virus with loud consequences. Now, she's published a new paper ...
Ecology
May 27, 2026
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Thousands of sheep and cows die in trucks and saleyards every year. They need better protection
When a semi-trailer burst into flames on a highway in northern New South Wales, it wasn't only the driver who had to flee for his life.
Veterinary medicine
May 26, 2026
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Dog daycare leptospirosis outbreak in Los Angeles reveals broader public health risks
A 2021 outbreak of leptospirosis that sickened more than 200 dogs in Los Angeles County reveals critical gaps in vaccination practices and raises broader concerns about the spread of the disease between animals and people, ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 26, 2026
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Reading brachycephalic dogs' facial expressions requires extra cognitive processing by humans
People often look to dogs' behavior, especially their facial expressions, for indications of their states of mind. Numerous studies show that this is a popular interpretation strategy. However, modern dog breeds vary greatly ...
Rattlesnakes among most vulnerable to fungal disease and parasitic lung infection
Snakes are threatened with extinction in many places around the globe. Disease, often caused by parasites or fungi, is thought to be one of the key factors alongside habitat destruction. Prominent among fungal diseases is ...
Ecology
May 26, 2026
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If you need to anesthetize a butterfly, here's the best way to do it
Anesthesia makes life-saving procedures as painless and stress-free as possible for the animals we love and care for. But not a lot is known about the effects of anesthesia on animals that we don't typically consider pets—like ...
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2026
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Norway reports Europe's first case of bird flu in a polar bear
Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that avian influenza has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic.
Ecology
May 20, 2026
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Seaweed study unlocks surprising solution for cattle nutrition and sustainable agriculture
Cows eat grass...everyone knows that. But climate change is forcing producers and scientists to rethink some of our long-held assumptions about livestock nutrition. Crop costs are climbing. Traditional pastures are under ...
Veterinary medicine
May 19, 2026
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Silver vine or catnip? When cats can choose, silver vine wins
What plant do cats love most? In Europe and North America, many people would probably answer "catnip." In Japan, the answer would more likely be silver vine (matatabi in Japanese). Both plants are famous for triggering the ...
Plants & Animals
May 19, 2026
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Microneedle patch vaccine could solving one of farming's most stubborn problems
Sticking needles into arms—or rather, haunches—is often the hardest part of distributing an effective agricultural vaccine. Now, University of Connecticut researchers show in the April 15 issue of Advanced Healthcare Materials ...
Veterinary medicine
May 18, 2026
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A smelly dog breath breakthrough: Plant-based spray tackles odor and harmful oral microbes
Pet owners love their dogs but may not always love the smell of their breath. Because this bad odor can signal oral disease, veterinary clinics will prescribe daily toothbrushing, antibiotics, or chemical rinses as treatment. ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 18, 2026
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Genomic analysis predicts guide dog success
Guide dogs help thousands of people with visual disabilities navigate daily life. While guide dogs provide tremendous benefits, the current training program faces serious inefficiencies, since a large percentage never actually ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 15, 2026
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