Sharp Rise in Livestock Antibiotic Use Raises Alarms for Human Health
My Vet Candy My Vet Candy

Sharp Rise in Livestock Antibiotic Use Raises Alarms for Human Health

The use of medically important antibiotics in livestock surged in 2024, sparking concern among veterinarians, public health experts, and animal welfare advocates. Medically important antibiotics are those essential for treating infections in people, and overuse in animals can accelerate the development of drug-resistant bacteria, potentially making life-saving medicines less effective in humans.

Read More
Deadly to amphibians, a fungal strain emerged in Brazil and spread around the world
My Vet Candy My Vet Candy

Deadly to amphibians, a fungal strain emerged in Brazil and spread around the world

The chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), or Bd for short, is considered one of the causes of the worldwide decline in amphibian populations. In recent years, researchers have identified different genetic strains of the fungus that causes chytridiomycosis in various parts of the world. This has already led to the decline of at least 500 species of anuran amphibians, including toads and frogs.

Read More