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Study compares Salmonella rates in backyard, commercial poultry farm samples

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Study compares Salmonella rates in backyard, commercial poultry farm samples

In a comparison of differently sized poultry farms, researchers at North Carolina State University found that rates of Salmonella in fecal and environmental samples were more prevalent on larger commercial farms than on smaller ...

Veterinary medicine

8 hours ago

Emotion can cause chickens to get red in the face

Studying emotion in animals is a complex research field, little explored up to now in birds, although reddening of the skin had already been observed in previous work on the blue-and-yellow macaw. An INRAE research team focused ...

Veterinary medicine

8 hours ago

Livestock abortion surveillance could protect livelihoods and detect emerging global pathogens

A small-scale surveillance system in Tanzania for reporting livestock abortions could help protect livelihoods and provide insights on potential livestock-to-human infections.

Veterinary medicine

9 hours ago

Flat faces and difficulty breathing: How pet trends have harmed animal health—and what we can we do about it

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. We've molded some of them to have large protruding eyes, sloping backs and shortened legs through selective breeding.

Evolution

11 hours ago

Avian flu outbreak raises a disturbing question

If it's true that you are what you eat, then most beef-eating Americans consist of a smattering of poultry feathers, urine, feces, wood chips and chicken saliva, among other food items.

Veterinary medicine

Apr 22, 2024

H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO

The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown.

Veterinary medicine

Apr 19, 2024

Bird flu in cattle: What are the concerns surrounding the newly emerging bovine H5N1 influenza virus?

The confirmed presence of bird flu in American dairy cattle in a March 25 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—and a case in Texas where a human working with cattle was infected—has put Canadian public ...

Veterinary medicine

Apr 18, 2024

Study shows copper beads in pig feed reshape swine gut microbiome

Copper is a natural antimicrobial material that, when added to pig feed, may promote the growth and health of the animals. Since pigs can tolerate high levels of the metal, researchers at Texas Tech University in Amarillo ...

Veterinary medicine

Apr 17, 2024

Virologist offers perspective on avian influenza outbreak

Health officials around the globe, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention, are monitoring the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. Also known as bird ...

Plants & Animals

Apr 16, 2024

New research highlights aging dog health care needs

New research from the University of Liverpool shows that dog owners think many important changes in their older pets are "just old age," when actually they are signs of serious health problems.

Plants & Animals

Apr 15, 2024

Pet flea and tick treatments contain pesticides that end up washing into the environment

Responsible owners of the UK's 22 million cats and dogs may well have followed advice from many vets to treat pets with a monthly preventative "spot on" flea and tick treatment. However, these treatments are polluting our ...

Ecology

Apr 9, 2024

Should 'extreme breeding' of dachshunds and French bulldogs be banned?

Nothing says canine cuteness like a smush-faced French bulldog. Unless it's a dachshund toddling along on short little legs.

Veterinary medicine

Apr 8, 2024

Pets and the solar eclipse: How sudden increase in darkness during what should be the middle of day may affect pets

On Monday, 13 states in the U.S.—starting with Texas—will experience brief moments of nighttime darkness mid-day as the moon glides in front of the sun, blocking its rays.

Plants & Animals

Apr 8, 2024

What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US

A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this week. The latest developments on the virus also include infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching ...

Veterinary medicine

Apr 3, 2024

Researchers develop early horse osteoarthritis detection tool

Researchers introduced a straightforward questionnaire to help horse owners identify and monitor signs of osteoarthritis pain in their equine companions. This initiative aims to facilitate earlier and more effective treatment, ...

Veterinary medicine

Apr 2, 2024

Tracking the virus behind India's lumpy skin cattle crisis

In May 2022, cattle across India began dying of a mysterious illness. Since then, about 1,00,000 cows have lost their lives to a devastating outbreak of what scientists have identified as lumpy skin disease. The outbreak ...

Molecular & Computational biology

Apr 2, 2024

Impact of synbiotic supplements on the gut microbiome and overall health of penguins

The gut microflora plays a pivotal role in the overall well-being of all living organisms. Like their multifaceted and beneficial role in humans, the role of the gut microbiome in maintaining health, behavior, and ecology ...

Plants & Animals

Mar 28, 2024

Cats with MDR1 mutation at risk of severe reactions to popular medication

More than half a million cats in the United States could be at risk of a severe or even fatal neurological reaction to the active ingredient in some top-selling parasite preventatives for felines.

Plants & Animals

Mar 28, 2024

Tuberculosis vaccine may enable elimination of the disease in cattle by reducing its spread

Vaccination not only reduces the severity of TB in infected cattle, but reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, research finds. The research, led by the University of Cambridge and Penn State University, improves prospects ...

Veterinary medicine

Mar 28, 2024