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by Editor | Jul 9, 2024 | Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Jul 8, 2024 | Animal Health News
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,... read more
by Editor | Jul 8, 2024 | Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Jul 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Jul 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Jul 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Jul 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Jul 4, 2024 | Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Jul 4, 2024 | Animal Health News
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... read more
by Editor | Jul 3, 2024 | Animal Health News
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.... read more
by Editor | Jul 3, 2024 | Animal Health News
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,”... read more
by Editor | Jul 1, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: AVMA News Managing chronic pain in cats should involve both pharmacological and environmental approaches. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) play a crucial role in this multimodal strategy, but their use requires careful consideration. To guide... read more
by Editor | Jul 1, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: NY Times The rising cost of Veterinary care reflects significant changes in the industry, driven by pet owners’ growing attachment to their animals and willingness to spend more on their health. Traditional Veterinary practices, once focused on basic... read more
by Editor | Jun 16, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Forbes Since the pandemic, pet ownership has surged, with 66% of the U.S. population now owning pets, and nearly half a billion pet owners globally across the U.S., EU, and China. This increase has strained the Veterinary system, which already faces a... read more
by Editor | Jun 16, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: PR Newswire The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has passed a $1.5 trillion Farm Bill, which the ASPCA criticizes for its negative impact on animal welfare. The bill overturns state and local animal protection laws, jeopardizes farm animals and fails to... read more
by Editor | Jun 15, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Texas A&M Today Researchers at Texas A&M’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have found that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), typically used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, may also be effective against cancer and immune... read more
by Editor | Jun 14, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Dog People A survey by Rover comparing 1,000 pet parents with 1,000 non-pet owners reveals significant lifestyle differences. Pet parents are generally happier, exercise more, and feel more loved than those without pets. They spend more time outdoors,... read more
by Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Tampa Bay Times Veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer at the University of Florida is investigating why Central Florida has become a leprosy hotspot. Examining roadkill armadillos, Krauer collects tissue samples to test for Hansen’s disease, a rare illness in the... read more
by Editor | Jun 9, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: WLKY Kentucky is addressing a Veterinary shortage in rural areas with a new financial incentive. Over 80 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are underserved, especially lacking livestock vets, causing an overwhelming workload. Urban areas attract more... read more
by Editor | Jun 7, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Newsweek Florida animal control officials have issued a warning about a scam targeting owners of lost pets. The Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Animal Care and Control division (PBC ACC) reported that scammers are contacting pet owners,... read more
