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Gene Mutation in Dogs Offers Clues for Neural Tube Defects in Humans
A gene related to neural
tube defects in dogs has for
the first time been
identified. The gene may be
an important risk factor for
... > full story
Dog Hair Can Be Used to Diagnose Hormonal Problems in Dogs
A surprisingly large number
of dogs suffer from
hyperadrenocorticism.
The symptoms are caused by
excessive amounts of
hormones –
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On the Trail of Bacteria: Infrared Light Allows Characterization of Pathogens
Scientists are hot on the
trail of the bacterium
Staphylococcus aureus. The
researchers have developed a
technique for the rapid and
... > full story
Understanding Bulls' Gene-Rich Y Chromosomes May Improve Herd Fertility
The Y chromosomes of cattle
have more genes and are more
active than the Y
chromosomes of other
primates, according to
... > full story
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Nemo on Chemo: Pig Receiving Chemotherapy for Lymphoma Successfully Recovering
July 24, 2013 — Playful as a puppy even at 730 pounds, Nemo, a rescued black-and-white Hampshire pig, became a porcine pioneer after lymphoma struck. Undergoing a novel care plan, he became a teaching case for ... > full story -
Fears That Pet Ponies and Donkeys Traded for Horsemeat in Britain Unfounded, Study Finds
July 8, 2013 — Fears that pet ponies and donkeys are being traded for horsemeat are unfounded, reveals new ... > full story -
The Ribosome: New Target for Antiprion Medicines
July 2, 2013 — The key to treating neurodegenerative prion diseases such as mad cow disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease may lie in the ribosome, the protein synthesis machinery of the cell. Prion diseases are ... > full story -
Calming Your Dog's Anxiety During Noisy Fourth of July
July 1, 2013 — Have a dog with noise phobias, especially fireworks? A psychologist explains three main ways calm dogs' ... > full story -
Survey Shows Increase in Resistance to Drug Therapies Among Bovine Respiratory Disease Cases
June 28, 2013 — An increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria that cause pneumonia in cattle prompted scientists at the Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to survey records of pneumonia (also ... > full story -
Human and Canine Lymphomas Share Molecular Similarities, First Large-Scale Comparison Shows
June 25, 2013 — Humans and their pet dogs are close, so close that they both develop a type of cancer called diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. In humans it’s the most common lymphoma subtype while in dogs, ... > full story -
How Reliable Are Microchips for Horse Identification?
June 25, 2013 — Until recently, horses were generally branded to be able to identify individual animals. Since this practice gives rise to longstanding wounds and brand marks cannot be reliably read, there has been ... > full story -
Tick-Caused Bobcat Fever Can Be Deadly to Domestic Cats
June 24, 2013 — Veterinarians are warning pet owners to watch out for ticks carrying a disease that could kill ... > full story -
Are Dogs 'Kids?' Owner-Dog Relationships Share Striking Similarities to Parent-Child Relationships
June 21, 2013 — People have an innate need to establish close relationships with other people. But this natural bonding behavior is not confined to humans: many animals also seem to need relationships with others of ... > full story -
Doctors in Veterinary, Human Medicine Team to Give Burned Horse a Second Chance
June 17, 2013 — The unlikely pairing of an equine veterinarian and a burn surgeon is providing a second chance at a normal life for a horse that was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire late last ... > full story
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