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Source: Popular Science  Once common in Sydney, the green and golden bell frog population has plummeted, disappearing from 90% of its range and now listed as endangered in New South Wales. Invasive species, habitat loss, and a deadly fungal disease called chytridiomycosis are major threats. Scientists, led by Anthony Waddle from Macquarie University, found that […]

Source: ChesCo  The FDA has announced a new grant opportunity to establish Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers in collaboration with academic research institutions. This initiative, part of the FDA’s commitment to advancing animal health and Veterinary science, will focus on combating Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), developing genomic alterations for agricultural resilience and food security, […]

Source: Popular Science Sheep farmers in Australia could save millions annually thanks to the heath goanna, a giant lizard that scavenges maggot-ridden carcasses, reducing blowfly populations that harm sheep. Blowflies lay eggs on sheep, resulting in flesh-eating maggots that cause fly strike, a costly and deadly disease. A study published in Ecology and Evolution highlights […]

Source: Barron’s  South African scientists have injected radioactive material into live rhino horns to deter poaching in a groundbreaking initiative. The project, led by James Larkin from the University of the Witwatersrand, aims to make the horns detectable at border posts and poisonous for human consumption. The procedure, performed at Limpopo rhino orphanage, involves placing […]

Source: USA Today  A Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer, Justin Pinkston, rescued a juvenile bald eagle with a fractured femur near Douglas Lake. The eagle, mistakenly identified as a golden eagle on social media due to its lack of a white head, is receiving treatment at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM). […]

Source: The Western Producer  This year, two veterinarians reported unusual cases of diarrhea and death in cattle, both initially presenting with bloody diarrhea, weakness, fever, and rapid mortality. Diagnostic lab analysis revealed Yersinia pseudotuberculosis as the cause, ruling out other common causes like salmonella and bovine viral diarrhea virus. Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, part of the same […]

Source: WTVM  With rising summer temperatures, it’s crucial to ensure the safety of pets. In 2023, over 150 dogs nationwide died from heat-related causes. Northridge Veterinarian Heather Rodriguez advises that if humans find the heat uncomfortable, pets likely do too. She recommends providing cold water and a cool environment to prevent heat stroke, which occurs […]

Source: Des Moines Registar  Due to increasing bird flu outbreaks among Iowa dairy cattle, the Iowa Department of Agriculture will require cows to be tested for the virus at least a week before being transported to fairs or shows, effective July 1. Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig emphasized balancing exhibition opportunities with measures to protect livestock […]

Source: Science.Org  An estimated 59,000 people die from rabies annually, primarily from dog bites in rural low- and middle-income countries. Researchers have used Google Street View and citizen scientists to track stray dogs in Arequipa, Peru, where most of the country’s canine rabies cases occur. Accurate dog population counts are essential for effective rabies vaccination […]

Source: KTVQ  As fireworks light up Billings, pet owners, like Mandi Smith, brace for their pets’ reactions. Smith’s 13-year-old dog, Scooter, suffers from a heart condition and becomes extremely stressed by fireworks, often hiding in dark, low places. Billings veterinarian Dr. Edie Best from Billings Animal Family Hospital warns that dogs’ fear of fireworks can […]

Source: Wyoming News  Mark Ditmer, a U.S. Forest Service research ecologist, conducted an experiment in the Bridger-Teton National Forest using a custom-made boombox to study wildlife responses to human recreation sounds. Published in “Current Biology,” the study found that animals are 4.7 times more likely to flee from human recreation sounds than natural noises, showing […]