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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights

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SARS-CoV-2 Appears to Be Declining in Animals, Yale Researchers Report

During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 was detected in a growing number of animal species, including wildlife and companion animals such as dogs and cats. In some species—most notably white-tailed deer and mink—the virus spread efficiently, accumulated mutations, and spilled back into humans, raising concern about animals serving as long-term reservoirs for novel variants.

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Louisville Zoo Female Snow Leopard Tests Positive for SARS-CoV-2

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Two K-State studies focus on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in domestic cats, pigs

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In the Netherlands, two-way transmission of SARS-CoV-2 transmission on mink farms

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Study suggests substantial proportion of pet cats and dogs are infected with SARS-CoV-2 by their owners, due to presence of antibodies in their blood

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Genomic analysis reveals many animal species may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection

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