University of Georgia Research: First-Ever Fungal Vaccine Moves Closer to Human Trials—and It Could Be a Game-Changer for Global Health
A groundbreaking new vaccine developed at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine could soon change the way we fight fungal infections—and not a moment too soon. With drug-resistant fungi on the rise and no current vaccines available, this breakthrough could be the world's first defense against some of the most dangerous and difficult-to-treat infections.
Lawmakers Sound the Alarm on Animal Disease Threats—Here’s What’s in the New Federal Funding Push
As foreign animal diseases continue to threaten U.S. agriculture, lawmakers in Congress are ramping up efforts to strengthen the country’s animal health defenses—and the food industry is paying close attention.
Bird Flu Is Mutating, Spreading, and Hitting Your Breakfast—4 Alarming Reasons You Need to Pay Attention Now
Think bird flu is just a poultry problem? Think again. The latest wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is ripping through wildlife, livestock, and even a few household pets—threatening everything from food prices to public health. Here’s why the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is sounding the alarm—and what’s being done to stop the domino effect before it reaches your plate.
Could This Model Stop the Next Swine Pandemic? New Research Reveals What It Really Takes to Eliminate African Swine Fever in the U.S.
As African swine fever (ASF) continues to devastate pig populations across Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, the threat of the virus reaching the United States is more a matter of when than if. A new study has taken a sobering look at what it would actually take to eliminate ASF from the southeastern U.S. within a year—and the results are eye-opening.
Bird Flu Is Spreading—And the World Desperately Needs More Wildlife Rehabilitators
From foxes to swans, new outbreaks reveal why trained professionals are key to stopping the next global disease crisis.
Royal Canin Commits $500K to Texas A&M to Create Endowed Chair in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition
Royal Canin has donated $500,000 to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) to establish the Royal Canin Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Endowed Chair. This strategic endowment will permanently support a faculty position within the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, enhancing both veterinary coursework and nutritional programming for generations to come.