Cats Claim Record Share of Veterinary Visits as Feline Market Momentum Builds
The feline veterinary market is reaching an inflection point, according to newly released data from CATalyst Council showing cats now represent 23 percent of all clinical visits--the highest third-quarter proportion ever recorded. CATalyst Council Feline Veterinary Market Insights: Volume IV reveals that while overall companion-animal clinical visits have declined year over year since 2022, feline clinical visits continue their upward trajectory, extending a three-year pattern of growth that is reshaping the veterinary landscape.
Working together to combat the spread of antibiotic resistance
OHIS stands for One Health Integrated Surveillance, i.e. the monitoring of antibiotic resistance in the sense of a holistic, interdisciplinary One Health strategy. In addition to the BfR, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI), the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) are also involved in the network.
The road ahead: Why conserving the invisible 99% of life is fundamental to planetary health
A new paper outlines how scientists came together to put together the first microbial conservation roadmap under the leadership of Applied Microbiology International President, Professor Jack Gilbert.
Significant interest in vegan pet diets revealed by largest surveys to date
Two pioneering studies published in the journal Animals have explored how dog and cat guardians perceive more sustainable pet food options.
PRRSV vaccine effectiveness linked to T cell response
A new study shows that the effectiveness of current vaccines against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is due to the response of T cells against the disease, rather than the production of antibodies. The work is an important step in identifying specific targets for vaccines on a rapidly mutating virus.
Celebrate a Sober Winter Holiday: Refresh Your Mind and Body with These Simple Tips!
Discover the benefits of celebrating a sober winter holiday for your mental health. Learn how to navigate festive gatherings without alcohol, plus get a delicious alcohol-free recipe for a Cranberry Orange Spritzer. Stay joyful, healthy, and present this holiday season!