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Our furry friends, the heroes of lockdown
In the absence of human social contact during this dark year, furry and feathered pets provided much-needed comfort to many people who were isolated and facing difficult circums...
Biomechanics: Mathematics Helps Optimize the Performance of Racehorses
While numbers aren’t alive, they can still provide insight into many factors that come into play during horse racing. Which horse should you choose for a particular race, and wh...
Psittacosis: A Risk During Pregnancy in Horses
An avian zoonosis is infecting equine populations in Australia. The bacteria, which causes abortions in mares, is believed to originate from native parrots. Chlamydia psittaci p...
Microplastics on the Sheep's Menu
A new study examined plastic contamination in agricultural soils in Spain and sought to estimate the amount ingested by sheep during grazing. The results show that sheep herds c...
Salmonella: Is the pig reservoir in sub-Saharan Africa a cause for concern?
Bacteria of the genus Salmonella , which are the primary cause of outbreaks of foodborne illness in France, can persist asymptomatically in pig populations. As disease reservoir...
Cell Therapy in Horses: Stem Cells for Musculoskeletal Disorders
The use of stem cells in regenerative medicine for horses is a relatively recent development; it first emerged in 1995 as a treatment for mechanical injuries. Since then, techno...
Are dogs able to sense their owners' preferences?
Drawing on studies of cognitive and emotional development in young children, researchers have shown that humans’ expressions of preference can be perceived and understood by the...
Feline Diabetes: Is It Genetic or Environmental?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders in cats. While its incidence varies from 1 in 50 to 1 in 400 depending on the population studied, all s...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and COVID-19: What Do They Have in Common?
Are coronaviruses that infect different host species really that distinct? The recent COVID-19 pandemic has turned the spotlight on a large family of viruses that infect all kin...
Severe equine asthma shed light on by a new diagnostic test
Severe equine asthma is a common respiratory condition that impairs horse welfare. However, its pathogenesis remains poorly understood. Researchers have developed a new tool tha...
Dog Nutrition: Improving the Absorption of Vitamins and Minerals
Feeding him well means keeping him healthy. While this statement applies just as much to humans as it does to our furry companions, each species requires a specific nutritional...
Another Step Toward Genomics Medicine for Cats
Crowned the French people’s favorite pet in 2017, the cat both fascinates and inspires. With some 14 million cats , France has the second-largest feline population in Europe. An...