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The growing crisis of chronic disease in animals

From dogs and cats to dairy cows and sea turtles, animals around the world are suffering from various cancers, obesity, diabetes, and degenerative joint disease. Understanding the forces driving an increase in these non-communicable diseases […]

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Spain orders poultry indoors as bird flu spreads

Spain will confine poultry indoors in several regions starting Monday in response to escalating cases of avian influenza across Europe, the agriculture ministry said Wednesday.This post was originally published on this site

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New test can flag drugs that could be harmful to cats

A new test developed at Washington State University will help pharmaceutical companies, veterinarians and regulatory agencies identify drugs that may trigger severe—but preventable—neurological side effects in some cats.This post was originally published on this site