Research & Diagnostics

302 articles
birds of prey, chemical pollution Birds of prey, at the top of the avian food chain, are particularly sensitive to pollutants. They serve as true sentinels of pollution in food webs. Researchers have found, however, that the intensification of agricultural practices exposes these species to chemicals that are partly responsible for the decline in bird populations in Europe. In reality, though, raptors in urban areas are at greater risk of contamination.
Research & Diagnostics Chemical pollution affects birds of prey more in urban areas than in rural areas

Birds of prey, at the top of the avian food chain, are particularly sensitive to pollutants. They serve as true sentinels of pollution in food webs. Researchers have found that...

05/20/2021
3D Printing in Veterinary Medicine First introduced about thirty years ago, 3D printing has sparked enthusiasm in both human medicine and veterinary medicine. This new, complementary, and innovative medical tool makes it possible to create custom-made products for animals of all sizes. More and more veterinarians are taking an interest in it and expanding its applications to nearly every area of animal health.
Research & Diagnostics 3D Printing in Veterinary Medicine

First introduced about thirty years ago, 3D printing has sparked enthusiasm in both human medicine and veterinary medicine. This new, complementary, and innovative medical tool...

05/17/2021
horse-gut microbiota-grazing-microbiome High-performance horses are subjected to living conditions and intensive training that can compromise their well-being, particularly by altering their gut microbiota. However, although spending a short period of time in the pasture is beneficial for these horses’ mental health, it does not appear to be sufficient to restore the long-term balance of microbial populations, which show a certain resilience to environmental changes.
Research & Diagnostics Gut Microbiota: The Benefits of Hay for Competition Horses

High-performance horses are subjected to living conditions and intensive training that can compromise their well-being, particularly by altering their gut microbiota. However, a...

04/22/2021
osteosarcoma in dogs—Canine osteosarcoma Osteosarcomas are the most common bone tumors in dogs. However, certain breeds are at greater risk than others. Researchers have shown that large-breed dogs are particularly prone to this aggressive cancer, suggesting a genetic cause. The findings could lead to improved treatment for this cancer not only in dogs but also in humans.
Research & Diagnostics Canine Osteosarcoma: A Confirmed Breed Predisposition

Osteosarcomas are the most common bone tumors in dogs. However, certain breeds are at greater risk than others. Researchers have shown that large-breed dogs are particularly pro...

04/20/2021
ocean warming, otter, neurotoxin, domoic acid With climate change and warming sea temperatures, domoic acid is accumulating at increasingly high levels in ocean food webs. This neurotoxin has devastating consequences for marine life. Exposure to this amino acid increases the risk of fatal heart disease in sea otters by 1.7 times.
Research & Diagnostics Ocean Warming: A Toxin Threatens Sea Otters

With climate change and ocean warming, domoic acid is accumulating at increasingly high levels in ocean food webs. This neurotoxin has disastrous consequences for marine life. E...

04/08/2021