Veterinary News

• Independent Examines Diseases That Jump From Animals To Humans
  Tue, 05 January 2010
  The Independent examines the expansion of human diseases that originated in animals. At least 45 diseases that have passed from animals to humans have been reported to U.N. agencies in the last two decades, with the number expected to escalate in the coming years, the Independent writes...
• Cellular Origins Of Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease Pinpointed
  Mon, 04 January 2010
  An international team of scientists has found that cells that protect nerves are likely to be the origins of a fatal cancer known as Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) that is spreading rapidly through populations of Tasmanian devils in Australia: if unchecked, scientists estimate the cancer, which is spread through biting ...
• Arizona Charts Record Number Of Rabid Animals In 2009
  Mon, 04 January 2010
  Arizona marked a historic milestone with the number of rabid animals in 2009. One case in particular, of a rabid bobcat walking into a bar, sounded more like the beginning of a joke, but highlighted the importance of rabies awareness. So far 261 animals tested positive for rabies, 85 more than 2008...
• Tufts Researchers Discover New Neuron Development In Brains Of Nulliparous Mothers
  Tue, 29 December 2009
  Maternal behavior itself can trigger the development of new neurons in the maternal brain independent of whether the female was pregnant or has nursed, according to a study released by researchers at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. These findings performed in adult, virgin rats were published in Br ...
• Welfare Organisations Join Forces To Highlight Problems With Aversive Dog Training Techn ...
  Wed, 23 December 2009
  The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have joined forces with several UK animal welfare, behaviour, and training organisations (full list below) to warn of the possible dangers of using techniques for training dogs that can cause pain and fear, such as some of those ...
• Also In Global Health News: Drug Trafficking In Kenya; Violence In S. Sudan; Uganda Bill ...
  Wed, 16 December 2009
  Drug Trafficking, Use Spreading HIV/AIDS In Kenya Drug trafficking and use are fueling the spread of HIV/AIDS in Kenya, according to a recent report by the U.N. Security Council, the Nation reports...
• Kiss A Frog? Veterinarians Say No.
  Mon, 14 December 2009
  In the movies, kissing a frog can result in a prince. But, as the disclaimer often says, Do not try this at home. Frogs, like all amphibians and reptiles, can be a source of Salmonella infections in people...
• NC State Vets Lead Way In Disaster Response For Animals
  Thu, 10 December 2009
  Most people can picture the first responders who come to the rescue in the wake of a natural disaster...
• FDA Launches New Pet Health And Safety Widget
  Wed, 09 December 2009
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched its pet health and safety widget for consumers as part of an ongoing effort to provide timely, user-friendly, public health information. Our new pet health and safety widget provides users with information to help them in managing their pet's health, said Joshua Sharfstein, M.D ...
• Dog And Cat Welfare Codes Welcome But Must Be Reviewed Next Year, UK
  Tue, 08 December 2009
  The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed today's publication of Codes of Practice for Dogs and Cats by Defra, but calls on the Government to review their effectiveness in a year. The welfare codes have been drawn up under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to provide practical advice to help dog and cat owners fulfil ...