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Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have taken a major step forward in tackling one of the world’s most dangerous viruses, the Nipah virus, by evaluating vaccine candidates for pigs.This post was originally published on this […]

Dog theft can be a devastating crime. During the COVID pandemic, newspapers suggested there was an epidemic of “dognapping” in the UK. If you have a dog, the reports may have alarmed you at a […]

Summer weather can make you feel hot and sweaty, but for your dog, this season can be when allergies start to flare, resulting in hot spots.This post was originally published on this site

Dogs’ noses are sensitive enough to track down fleeing convicts, locate human remains in hidden burial sites and detect illicit drug stashes.This post was originally published on this site

Research from Texas A&M University found high levels of drug-resistant parasites in ranched bison herds across Texas and Oklahoma, raising concerns for livestock health and treatment effectiveness.This post was originally published on this site

Cats Protection, in collaboration with the University of Exeter and International Cat Care, has released a first-of-its-kind scientific review exploring cat overpopulation in the UK.This post was originally published on this site

New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats.This post was originally published on this site

The way household dogs engage with TV may depend on their personalities, suggests research published in Scientific Reports. Excitable dogs were more likely to follow on-screen objects while fearful or anxious dogs were more likely […]

Many people tend to trust dogs’ instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as safe and trustworthy, but if dogs are apprehensive around you, some may begin to […]

Increased collaboration between zoos and sound researchers could open new frontiers in bioacoustics, according to a new paper.This post was originally published on this site