Outbreaks & Epidemiology
Can pets get COVID-19?
COVID-19 is of zoonotic origin, but that does not necessarily mean it will spread back to the animal population. Despite a few isolated cases, it is highly unlikely that pets wi...
04/01/2020Articles
One Health & Zoonoses
Dogs and Humans: The Same Brain Region for Processing Numbers
According to a news report According to the study, dogs and humans process numerical quantities in a similar brain region. The results suggest a common neural mechanism that is...
03/31/2020
Research & Diagnostics
Understanding the Evolution of Infectious Diseases Through the Striped Mongoose
There is no need to reiterate the current context to justify the importance of understanding the dynamics that influence the transmission of pathogens. A better understanding of...
03/27/2020
Research & Diagnostics
Coronavirus and Lockdown: Equines Must Continue to Be Examined Regularly!
While equine owners have been issued citations by the gendarmerie in recent days in Brittany, the French League for the Protection of Horses (LFPC) emphasizes that these trips a...
03/26/2020
One Health & Zoonoses
One Health: Bats, a Source of New Pandemics
While bats are, through no fault of their own, a reservoir of zoonotic diseases with pandemic potential, it is human activity that is driving an increase in cross-species contac...
03/25/2020
Research & Diagnostics
Skin Allergies: Chronic Itching in Dogs Linked to Behavioral Disorders
Canine atopic dermatitis , commonly known as eczema in humans, is a common allergic skin reaction in dogs that causes chronic itching. This irritation can have serious psycholog...
03/23/2020