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WHO sets new diagnostic targets for Echinococcus granulosus in humans, dogs and sheep
The World Health Organization has published new target product profiles for in vitro diagnostic tests for cystic echinococcosis, aiming to stimulate the development of simpler…
Nipah virus in wastewater: promising for early warning?
Nipah virus (NiV) surveillance remains largely clinical and reactive, meaning outbreaks are often recognised only after severely ill patients reach hospitals.
Vector-borne viral diseases in horses: climate, vectors and animal movement reshape equine risk
Mosquitoes, biting midges and horseflies transmit several of the most important viral diseases affecting horses worldwide. A new review in The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicin...
Sixteen years of badger vaccination in England show the limits and value of a targeted bovine TB strategy
England has administered more than 25,000 doses of injectable BCG vaccine to wild badgers since 2010, according to a new analysis of 16 years of field delivery. The study shows...
Genetic sequencing uncovers previously unknown viruses in vulnerable sea turtles
A large-scale virome study has identified 19 viruses in sea turtles from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States, including seven viruses not previously described i...
Owning a pet helps people age healthily, but the cost remains a barrier
More than half of adults aged 50 and older in the United States own a pet, and most say that these animals provide many benefits in their daily lives, contributing to their phys...
Mercury in the Diet: An Update on the Health Risks of Fish Consumption in Europe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has conducted a study on the consumption of fish and seafood that may contain mercury and has updated its guidance on such consumption...
Foot-and-mouth disease: the various routes of transmission taken by the virus
This is a disease that generally provokes strong reactions because its impact on infected herds—and thus on the economy of the livestock sector—can be so significant. One need o...
Climate and Pollution: New Risks to Equine Health
The athletic horse, a true environmental sentinel, now finds itself on the front lines of climate change. A review published in 2025 in *Pferdeheilkunde Equine Medicine* shows t...
Illegal trade in wild species: The Root Cause of Ecological and Health Crises
The illegal trade in wild species is no longer merely a poaching problem limited to a few iconic species. It is a globalized criminal market capable of moving hundreds of millio...
Deworming Equines: It’s Time for Selective Use
A national survey conducted by ANSES provides the most comprehensive overview to date of internal parasite control practices among equines in France. Of the 42,528 questionnaire...
Deforestation: How the Destruction of Forests Paves the Way for Future Pandemics
The accelerating loss of tropical forests is no longer just an environmental crisis—it is a structural risk factor contributing to global health risks. A recent review of the sc...
Canine Behavior: Dogs’ Ability to Learn Has Declined During the Pandemic
Dogs reportedly became harder to train as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, although the situation appears to have improved since the pandemic ended. A large-scale U.S. study in...
Aging in Dogs: From Genetic and Environmental Factors to a Preventive Approach to Comorbidities
The Dog Aging Project , a long-term biological study of aging in dogs, provides the first large-scale mapping of age-related comorbidities in dogs. Using data from 26,614 dogs w...
Feline Dementia: Synaptic Evidence Linking Cats to Alzheimer's Disease
In older cats, amyloid-β deposits accumulate within the synapses themselves, immediately followed by their phagocytosis by microglia and, to a lesser extent, by astrocytes.By ex...
E. coli in Pets: A Bacteria with Zoonotic Potential That Poses a Threat to Public Health
A new study highlights the risks of transmission of pathogenic, antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli bacteria among dogs, cats, and humans. Common Urinary Tract Infections in H...
COVID-19: The puppy-child relationship during the pandemic was not a miracle cure
During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of families welcomed a puppy into their homes, hoping to provide their children with immediate emotional support. A recent study by the R...
When Dogs Replace Children: The Roots of “Dog Parenting” in the West
An article published in *European Psychologist* explores a growing phenomenon: the trend in Western societies to view dogs as full-fledged members of the family, and sometimes e...
Canine Parvovirosis: A Major Breakthrough in Diagnosis and Prevention
A recent study published in *Frontiers in Veterinary Science* proposes a two-pronged strategic approach to the management of canine parvovirosis, a condition caused by canine pa...
Wolf hunting in the United States has a marginal effect on reducing predation on livestock
A study published in *Science Advances* and conducted by the University of Michigan shows that wolf hunting, which is permitted in certain Rocky Mountain states, has a limited a...
Universal antivenom: a ray of hope against bites from the most venomous snakes
Scientists may have found a way to neutralize the venom of the world’s most dangerous snakes using an innovative and versatile antivenom. This breakthrough combines human antibo...
Pesticides and Hedgehogs: A Toxic Coexistence Revealed by Science
Long a discreet mascot of European gardens, the European hedgehog ( Erinaceus europaeus ) is now at the center of an alarming environmental warning. A Danish study recently publ...
Acute Diarrhea in Dogs: Are Some Breeds at Greater Risk Than Others?
A British study sheds new light on acute canine diarrhea. Conducted on more than two million dogs, this study reveals that certain dog breeds are more prone to developing this c...
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Urinary Disorders in Cats
A recent study published in *Frontiers in Veterinary Science* highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of lower urinary tract disorders in domestic cats...