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A valuable tool for African swine fever virus research developed

A research team led by NARO has successfully developed an immortalized red river hog blood-derived macrophage cell line. Since red river hogs are natural hosts of African swine fever viruses (ASFV), this cell line is a promising ...

Scientists train AI to detect pain—in goats

The patient arrived with a bladder stone, grimacing in pain and moping about. He wouldn't even chew his cud. The patient, you see, was a goat. And while treated for his bladder stone—a common ailment in the small ruminants—he ...

Veterinarian identifies household threats for pets

There's no place like home; it's where our pets find comfort, security, and safety. Some common household items, however, can inadvertently bring danger to a pet's loving household.

New bird flu outbreak confirmed in UK

The UK government warned bird keepers to remain vigilant after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry farm in northern England, the second outbreak this year and first of the season.

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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.