#Lessons from a community-driven rabies vaccination campaign in Kenya

“#Lessons from a community-driven rabies vaccination campaign in Kenya” Vaccination campaign roll outs in Laikipia’s pastoralist communities. Credit: Laikipia Rabies Vaccination Campaign Every year, approximately 60,000 people die from rabies. Most of these deaths are children – who are often less able to defend themselves from animals—in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Rabies is usually transferred…

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#Big dogs face more joint problems if neutered early

“#Big dogs face more joint problems if neutered early” Credit: CC0 Public Domain Heavier mixed-breed dogs have higher health risks if neutered or spayed early, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study found mixed-breed dogs weighing more than 44 pounds as adults are at higher risk for…

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#Drug resistant parasites cost European livestock industry millions each year

“#Drug resistant parasites cost European livestock industry millions each year” Credit: European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) An international research study has estimated that drug-resistant parasitic worms cost the European livestock industry more than €38 million per year in production losses and veterinary costs. Parasites can cause major welfare and productivity problems in cattle,…

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#Lasers to destroy bladder stones in animals

“#Lasers to destroy bladder stones in animals” Urinary tract stones in cats and dogs can now be ‘pulverised’ by new laser technology acquired by The University of Queensland’s veterinary hospital. UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital has introduced an animal version of the laser lithotripsy procedure which breaks down stones using fibre blasting light pulses. UQ…

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#COVID-19 can affect pets

“#COVID-19 can affect pets” Credit: CC0 Public Domain Social distancing applies to pets as well as humans in households with positive cases of COVID-19. Confirmed cases of pets infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are being reported across the U.S. “We do need to talk about our pets,” said Susan Culp, DVM, Texas…

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