We don't know how well threatened species fight off bird flu—but we need to
Lethal bird flu is now spreading in Australia. This is bad news for many native species.
Plants & Animals
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Veterinary medicine news
Ways to help protect Australia's birds and mammals from bird flu
The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now spread from migratory birds to infect resident Australian birds. Clusters of dead birds have been found in several locations. The virus will inevitably infect other wildlife, most ...
Ecology
Aug 5, 2026
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Indoor moves prove easier than expected for most cats and owners
Moving a pet cat from an outdoor lifestyle to living indoors is easier than many owners expect, according to new research that could help improve feline welfare, protect wildlife and ease concerns about keeping cats contained.
Ecology
Aug 4, 2026
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Globally spreading ticks evolved asexual reproduction multiple times
The Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, spreads serious pathogens, including severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) virus, Rickettsia and Theileria, and its bite can cause a meat allergy in humans. ...
Ecology
Aug 4, 2026
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Ten viral genome regions may explain why deadly chicken virus evades vaccines
A highly contagious herpes virus causes Marek's disease, a deadly illness that mainly infects chickens. While it does not make people sick, the virus causes tumors and paralysis in chickens and, if unchecked, can spread rapidly ...
Veterinary medicine
Aug 3, 2026
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Researchers investigate case of soft-tick borne relapsing fever in Austin area
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Department of State Health Services have reported a likely case of soft tick-borne relapsing fever (STRF) in an Austin-area resident. Now, they highlight the growing ...
Veterinary medicine
Aug 1, 2026
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Poochmaxxing: the wellness industry is coming for your pets
I am a runner who loves being active alongside my dogs. Actually, I am more of a plodder—and one with very bad knees. Those knees benefit from regular physiotherapy and sports massage. You might not be surprised, then, to ...
Veterinary medicine
Jul 31, 2026
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First dogs in the UK treated with new bee and wasp venom immunotherapy
The University of Glasgow's Small Animal Hospital is the first in the UK to use a treatment for dogs suffering from serious allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings. The treatment, Hymenoptera Venom Immunotherapy (VIT), ...
Biotechnology
Jul 30, 2026
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Scabies can kill animals like the beloved wombat. What's the best way to diagnose it?
Constant scratching, bumpy skin and tufts of lost fur. Those are just some of the signs that an animal has scabies, a severe and potentially fatal skin disease caused by tiny mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrow into the ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 30, 2026
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Elephant vaccine shows first signs of protection against deadly virus
After more than 15 years of collaborative research, Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and Houston Zoo have reached a major milestone in the fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), publishing the first peer-reviewed ...
Veterinary medicine
Jul 28, 2026
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