Mystery canine illness identified as animal coronavirus
An outbreak of vomiting among dogs has been traced back to a type of animal coronavirus by researchers.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 14, 2021
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News tagged with vets
Baby elephant dies rejected by family at Swedish zoo
A two-week old elephant has died after being rejected by her family following the birth of another elephant calf, Sweden's Boras Zoo announced Friday.
Plants & Animals
Apr 09, 2021
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Cat muzzles: cruel or useful?
It's not unusual to slap a muzzle on a dog if it's being aggressive or not keen on being given an injection, but a muzzle is not part of your average cat's wardrobe. Yet there they are online, by the dozen, in a wide range ...
Veterinary medicine
Jun 19, 2019
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Experts address burnout and exit from the veterinary profession
Employers and employees must work together to tackle issues of confidence and motivation, as a new report from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveals day-to-day experiences in the workplace are the biggest drivers ...
Social Sciences
Nov 09, 2018
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Cow simulator to teach vet students
How do you teach vet students where things are in an animal, when they can’t see what they are touching? In the past vet students were taught using cows. Now thanks to a simple and effective training aid, Breed’n ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 22, 2011
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Risk factors that predict a dog's fear at the vet
A new study led by researchers from the University of Adelaide has found up to 40 percent of owners report their pet dogs are scared while being examined by a vet while, globally, up to one in seven dogs to show severe or ...
Veterinary medicine
Aug 26, 2019
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Why your veterinarian may refuse to euthanise your pet
Vets often grapple with the moral dilemma of when a client wants to kill an inconvenient pet. Clients might, for instance, hint that caring for the pet has become too much trouble, or that it interferes with their lifestyle ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 30, 2019
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Gender discrimination holding women back in veterinary practice
Women face discrimination and occupy fewer places in the higher reaches of the veterinary profession, even as they begin to outnumber men in the field.
Social Sciences
Sep 07, 2019
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Groundbreaking research to improve diagnosis of colic in horses
Experts in one of the most dangerous health problems in horses have just published new research which could transform the way the condition is diagnosed and treated by vets and horse-owners.
Plants & Animals
Oct 13, 2015
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Improving the way vets care for animals and people
Veterinarians, pet owners and breeders often have preconceived notions about each other, but by investigating these biases, experts at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine hope to improve both human communication ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 28, 2021
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