Bird flu wipes out over 95% of southern elephant seal pups in 'catastrophic' mass death
Over 17,000 southern elephant seal pups — accounting for 95% of the pups born last year — have died from a highly virulent strain of H5N1, known as bird flu, in a mass death event on the Valdés Peninsula in Argentina.
Ceva Santé Animale acquires Scout Bio, paving the way for groundbreaking innovations in pet therapeutics
Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva), the #5 animal health company present in 110 countries worldwide, announces the strategic acquisition of Scout Bio, a pioneer in biotechnology focused on cutting-edge therapies for pets. The move represents a significant leap in innovation for Ceva, unlocking access to key advancements including a pipeline of monoclonal antibodies and gene therapy developments to address chronic diseases in pets.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals: Unlocking the Mysterious Genetic World of Your Feline Friends
Published in the prestigious Nature Genetics journal, this isn't just any study; it's a groundbreaking exploration into the genetic fabric of our feline friends. With the latest genome sequencing and assembly tech at their fingertips, researchers have pieced together a more detailed and comprehensive cat genome. Think of it as getting the most high-def blueprint of what makes cats, well, cats!
Vets' Secret to Job Happiness Unveiled in Surprising Study!
The University of Guelph's study, headed by researcher Dr. Natasha Janke, MSc, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow with the Relationship-Centered Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College and conducted in 2022, surveyed employees from a major veterinary corporation in Canada. The findings present a compelling narrative about the current state of the veterinary workforce.
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Toxic Truth Unleashed: How Pollution is Silently Killing Our Dogs!
Eye-Opening Study Links Heavy Metal Pollution to Increased Dog Deaths in Italy
A groundbreaking study analyzing the effects of heavy metal pollution on dog mortality has revealed alarming results. The research, focusing on a dog population of over half a million, uncovers a disturbing link between environmental pollution and increased death rates in dogs, serving as a wake-up call for pet owners and environmentalists alike.