Infrared thermography is increasingly being applied to investigate the cause of lameness in horses. The equipment is easy to handle and the method is fast and safe, both for the animal and for the vet. But is it accurate? ...
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Mar 27, 2013
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For diabetics, a quick prick of the finger can give information about their blood glucose levels, guiding them in whether to have a snack or inject a dose of insulin. Point-of-care glucose meters, or glucometers, are also ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 16, 2015
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Researchers at the University of Helsinki identified several links between various risk factors and feline litterbox issues. Identifying a range of risk factors makes it possible to modify conditions in the cat's environment, ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 20, 2023
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(Phys.org) —If you think your mixed-breed pup is naturally hardier than the neighbor's purebred, you may want to think again. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, indicates that mixed breeds ...
Plants & Animals
May 29, 2013
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A commonly administered drug used in 94% of thoroughbred racehorses could increase risk of sudden death, according to a new study.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 28, 2022
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Perhaps the hardest part of owning a pet is making difficult decisions when a beloved companion becomes seriously ill.
Plants & Animals
Jun 13, 2013
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New research from Tufts University scientists shows that feral cats that undergo a vasectomy or hysterectomy could reduce a feral colony's numbers more effectively than the traditional approach of neutering. This may be because ...
Ecology
Aug 15, 2013
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Cats hold their own counsel. Independent, solitary, even mysterious, they've long fascinated their owners with their aloofness. But the very qualities that appeal to their human companions can also make it difficult to tell ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 8, 2013
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Backyard poultry and small-scale livestock agriculture are a growing trend in the U.S., even in large cities such as Seattle, Portland, Denver and San Francisco. Residents raising backyard poultry and livestock do so for ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 13, 2020
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Raelene Wouda's passion for improving cancer treatment starts with our four-legged friends.
Plants & Animals
Jun 13, 2016
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