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Dozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
More than a dozen tigers were incinerated after the animals contracted bird flu at a zoo in southern Vietnam, officials said.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 4, 2024
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Wildlife care varies by species, Finnish study finds
A joint study carried out at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, and SEY Animal Welfare Finland investigated the treatment of injured and sick wildlife as well as associated factors. The care of wild ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 2, 2024
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Study finds Mexican free-tailed bats unlikely to spread Chagas disease in Texas
Bats are widely known around the world for their role in the spread of a number of zoonotic diseases—illnesses that can spread between humans and animals.
Ecology
Oct 2, 2024
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47 tigers dead in Vietnam zoos due to bird flu: State media
Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media said Wednesday.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 2, 2024
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'Who's a good boy?' Humans use dog-specific voices for better canine comprehension
The voice people use to address their dogs isn't just because of their big puppy eyes. Humans slow their own speech when talking to their dogs, and this slower tempo matches their pets' receptive abilities, allowing the dogs ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 1, 2024
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Animals in the machine: Why the law needs to protect animals from AI
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered concern about potentially detrimental effects on humans. However, the technology also has the potential to harm animals.
Plants & Animals
Oct 1, 2024
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New tool can assess elderly dogs' frailty
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a tool that can aid owners and veterinarians in assessing an elderly dog's frailty. The tool—when coupled with simple assessments of body and muscle condition ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 30, 2024
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Recording the cats in the hats: Veterinary scientists monitor brain activity with innovative wool caps
In a world first, veterinary scientists at Université de Montréal have found a way to scan the brains of cats while they're awake, using electrodes concealed under specially knitted wool caps.
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2024
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Veterinarian gives guidance for first-time pet owner college students
With the newfound independence and freedom a college student discovers, a desire to have a pet tag along for the adventure often follows. For these first-time pet owners, a furry friend can help them feel a stronger connection ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 26, 2024
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Airdropping vaccines to eliminate canine rabies in Texas
Rabies is a deadly disease. Without vaccination, a rabies infection is nearly 100% fatal once someone develops symptoms. Texas has experienced two rabies epidemics in animals since 1988: one involving coyotes and dogs in ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 26, 2024
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Model predicts 2024 tick cases in Australian pets
For the first time, University of Queensland scientists have been able to make a prediction about the severity of upcoming tick seasons to help vet surgeries and pet owners prepare.
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 26, 2024
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Milking might spread bird flu between cows
Milking procedures are likely to be the primary routes of H5N1 influenza virus transmission between dairy cows, suggests a paper published in Nature this week.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 25, 2024
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Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds
Reports of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at California dairy herds are continuing to rise as the nation's largest milk producer scrambles to contain the spread.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 25, 2024
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Answers company recalls raw dog food due to salmonella, listeria threat
A raw diet pet food company is recalling cartons of frozen beef and chicken dog food that could be tainted with salmonella or listeria germs.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 25, 2024
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Fecal transplants reduce ADHD and anxiety symptoms in dogs with epilepsy, researchers find
Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and Center for Systems Neuroscience in Hannover, Germany have discovered that fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) can reduce negative ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 24, 2024
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Protect the prosciutto: Italy battles swine fever
Pig farmer Alberto Cavagnini has slaughtered 1,600 of his hogs due to swine fever, a virus threatening the 20-billion-euro pork industry in Italy, including its world-famous prosciutto.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 22, 2024
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Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals.
Ecology
Sep 20, 2024
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Cooler heads prevail: New research reveals best way to prevent dogs from overheating
As temperatures continue to soar across the country, a simple yet innovative technique could be the key to keeping dogs safe from heat-related illnesses.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 20, 2024
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World first medical procedure to heal 800 kg rhino's broken leg
The University of Liverpool's Leahurst Equine Hospital and Knowsley Safari worked together to conduct an ultra rare veterinary procedure.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 19, 2024
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Why your dog may be waddling instead of walking—veterinarian discusses degenerative myelopathy in dogs
Imagine watching your dog waddle into the room and noticing that he is walking on the top of his back paw. While you may classify it as a harmless quirk, in reality, that "knuckling" action can actually be a response to the ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 19, 2024
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