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A Michigan pet treat company is recalling some bags of dog chews after they were found to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can sicken both pets and people.This post was originally published on this site

From using moon rovers that encourage predators to hunt and forage in packs, to applying state-of-the-art algorithms to try and understand the facial expressions of Sumatran orangutans, artificial intelligence and robotics are giving zookeepers and […]

As many dog owners can attest, their four-legged companions are delightful and loving. But for others, their animals have an aggressive side, such as biting and attacking strangers, which may ultimately lead to them having […]

A two-year research investigation led by QUT has revealed horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid through hay and pasture weeds, potentially causing positive drug tests for innocent riders and horses.This post was […]

Ducky is dead. The International Crane Foundation announced Monday that Ducky, an endangered female whooping crane the foundation planned to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall, died on Thursday after becoming infected with […]

In my work as a veterinary pharmacologist, I never know exactly what I’m going to get when I open my email. It could be a request from a veterinarian asking my team to determine the […]

Researchers have found antibiotic-resistant bacterial clones in wild birds at a rehabilitation center. The identified Escherichia coli clones have been found in community- and hospital-acquired human infections worldwide, and they were present in the intestinal […]

Foal pneumonia is one of the leading causes of disease and death in foals, with severe cases being most commonly caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus equi (R. equi).This post was originally published on this site

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the production of meat-based pet foods has a much greater impact on the environment in comparison to plant-based alternatives.This post was […]

An analysis of commercial raw cat foods has detected disease-causing microbes, including some that are resistant to antibiotics, creating risks for both pets and their owners, according to a new study.This post was originally published […]