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Auvergne Shepherd: A Dog from the Massif Central Worth Rediscovering
Herding dog, guarding, and hunting—these were the qualities of the shepherd dog that once roamed not only the Auvergne but also the entire Massif Central. Renowned for its intel...
Biodiversity, the Sixth Mass Extinction: 7% of known terrestrial species are believed to have already gone extinct
Invertebrates account for more than 99% of species diversity, but the status of only a tiny fraction of them has been assessed, resulting in a significant underestimation of the...
Crop Pollination: The Contribution of Wild Bees Is Primarily Attributed to Common Species
Overall, the economic contribution of wild bees to crop pollination runs into the billions, according to a study* published on June 16, 2015. It compiles data from more than 90...
Herd Health Planning: A Key Tool for the Sustainability of Animal Production
At its general assembly in Iasi, Romania, on June 5 and 6, 2015, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) unanimously adopted a strategic position statement on herd medic...
Feline Diabetes: A British Study Shows That Diagnoses Often Miss the Underlying Cause
A study* conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (United Kingdom) reveals that in cats, one in four cases of diabetes mellitus is caused by excessive secretion of pituitary gr...
Communicable Animal Diseases: Brussels Aims to “Prevent Rather Than Cure” and Simplify Legislation
An informal agreement was reached on June 1, 2015, between Members of the European Parliament, the European Commission, and ministers from national governments regarding animal...