#animal-health

#animal-health

In the world of racehorse breeding, the unexpected vaccine shortage sparked a crisis, revealing the interconnectedness of animal health, breed survival, and market demands.

One hatchling, born at East Bay Vivarium, is a two-headed snake, a rare 1 in 100,000 occurrence that has survived for seven months.

Rico, a 25-year-old sloth, made headlines after undergoing a pioneering dental surgery at Chester Zoo, marking a significant milestone in animal veterinary care.

I have written about how ants and orcas respond to death, for example, and how many species have communication systems that are far more complex than humans have long given them credit for.

"Legitimately, had this little kitten not died recently and had it not been confirmed this week, I would still be in the process, probably for an unknown period of time, of not knowing how Valentino got it or how he died ... no one would have put it out there, so it's good news for the public."

The study published in PNAS sheds light on how host antibodies neutralize parvovirus, improving our understanding and advancing vaccine and treatment development.

The Facebook group Poisons Help offers a rare glimpse of hope and community on the internet, where experts provide urgent guidance about toxic plants and fungi.

Annise Tooley noted, 'I immediately looked it up and they say it's a rare condition but it's not harmful to her at all. Usually, it goes away after a few weeks but sometimes it doesn't.' This highlights that the condition, while rare, poses no health risks to Fiona.