The lack of genetic diversity in the English Bulldog is a cause for concern regarding the breed’s future. A recent study* of the genetic makeup of 102 registered English Bulldog...
08/26/2016First detected in Turkey in late 2013, lumpy skin disease subsequently spread to Europe in 2015. With 747 outbreaks reported as of July 31, 2016, this enzootic viral disease cur...
08/24/2016A study* conducted by the University of Nottingham highlights a rapid decline in fertility among dogs due to an overall decrease in canine sperm quality over the past three deca...
08/10/2016American researchers have identified a substance capable of killing the parasites responsible for three deadly diseases: leishmaniasis ( Leishmania spp. ), sleeping sickness ( T...
08/09/2016The analysis of pan-genomic data from ancient and modern equines has provided a better understanding of the domestication process of equines. During this evolutionary process, s...
08/04/2016After lying dormant for 75 years, anthrax has resurfaced in Russia’s Far North. The bacteria Bacillus anthracis has already claimed one victim, a 12-year-old child, while eight...
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