Research work highlights the importance of antimicrobial resistance surveillance in diverse populations of bacteria.
One study has concluded that 60% of cattle fecal samples contained multiple strains of salmonella that traditional testing methods had missed. The study also showed that about one in 10 samples...
Early mortality (0-2 days of age) occurred in 69% (20/29) of affected neonates
The neonatal period in dogs remains associated with high mortality rates. Sepsis is the main cause of neonatal losses during the first three weeks of life. Additionally, failure in the clinical...
A research group wants to reveal keys to better prevention of outbreaks of the disease in poultry farms.
The commensal microbiota plays an essential role in health, being able to be part of the defense against pathogens or, on the contrary, promote infections. The microbiome's composition varies by...
During the month of November, PetSmart Charities will focus adoption efforts on older animals. The pet adoption week, held November 8 through 14, will highlight older animals as great companions who...
Cyclosporine treatment was associated with a significant reduction in serum Spec fPL concentrations
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a common disease in middle-aged to older cats. Cyclosporine has been suggested as an alternative treatment when other immunosuppressive treatments are insufficient or...
Results indicated that cystine uroliths dramatically increased in North America
To compare mineral types of naturally occurring uroliths in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) from North America, Europe, and Asia and to identify potential risk factors associated with cystine...
Animal health biotechnology firm, Vetigenics, and pharmaceutical company division Merck & Co., Inc.’s Merch Animal Health. Out of the partnership, the two companies will seek to discover and create...
CloserStill Media launched their first Vet Show in London in 2009 to provide a platform for veterinarians to discuss unique topics and share their experiences. The show was a huge success, and won...
Nationwide insurance is supporting cancer research in pets as part of November’s national pet cancer awareness month. The program will include analysis of the pets and breeds at highest risk for...
Low serum folate concentrations were observed in some dogs with non-associative IMHA
Folate deficiency in people can occur in conditions causing increased demand, including haemolytic anaemia. This has not been investigated in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated haemolytic...
In an effort to aid pet owners in finding healthy food, the ASPCA has launched a shopping tool. The ASPCA’s has offered its “Shop with Your Heart Grocery List,” to find a list of products that...
Nimustine was well tolerated and showed clinical outcomes similar to lomustine in cats with lymphoma
Nimustine, similar to lomustine, is an alkylating agent from the nitrosourea family. There have been some reports regarding lomustine treatment for tumour-bearing cats. However, information regarding...
PVAS and SCORFAD improved by ⩾50% in 61% and 88% of cats, respectively
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a new therapeutic regimen of oclacitinib for the control of feline atopic skin syndrome (FASS) and to correlate plasma levels of this drug with...
A patient who regurgitates during anesthesia can suffer damaging complications such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and esophagitis.
Regurgitation is a potential complication in anesthetized patients. A patient who regurgitates under anesthesia can suffer damaging complications such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and...
To determine a milk withdrawal interval (WDI) to avoid violative residue contamination in the food supply
Flunixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved for use in cattle to manage pyrexia associated with bovine respiratory disease, mastitis, and endotoxemia. In the United States, no...
