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Drug-resistant hookworms spreading in dogs, parasitologists warn
Multidrug-resistant hookworms are spreading among dogs in the U.S., and parasitologists recommend that veterinarians follow up on anthelmintic…
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Tularemia outbreak identified in pet prairie dogs
Investigators at the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified an outbreak of tularemia, a zoonotic disease
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Vaccine protects foals against Rhodococcus equi
Researchers have developed a vaccine that protects foals against infection with Rhodococcus equi, the most common and important cause of pneumonia in…
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In Short
A vaccine used to prevent dogs from contracting leishmaniasis, a deadly parasitic disease, also can be used to treat infected dogs.
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Dogs at ground zero, Pentagon to be studied
Dogs involved in the search-and-recovery efforts will be evaluated to determine whether they were harmed by environmental toxins
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Baylisascaris monograph available from USGS
Baylisascaris monograph was recently published through the U.S. Geological Survey.
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1935 - 1945
Information on food-producing animals was a mainstay of JAVMA during this decade.
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Congressman wants cats adopted after research
A Michigan congressman wants adoption, rather than euthanasia, for cats used in federal Toxoplasma research.
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Case against Wedgewood pharmacy dismissed
A wrongful-death suit brought against Wedgewood Village Pharmacy, of Swedesboro, N.J., was dismissed by the U.S. District Court
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High prevalence of EEE in Michigan
Unvaccinated horses, weather were factors in outbreaks
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Resisting heartworm prevention
Nearly all dogs given heartworm prophylaxis are protected, but two parasite experts said they have seen evidence that some heartworms are resistant to…
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Canine leishmaniasis confirmed in 21 states
Canine leishmaniasis confirmed in 21 states Cases of visceral canine leishmaniasis
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Modified mosquitoes may reduce disease risks for humans, animals
Plans to release genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys should benefit humans and may also benefit animals.
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Questions remain as canine respiratory disease cases fall
The outbreak of atypical canine infectious respiratory infectious disease complex (aCIRDC) that grabbed the nation’s attention late last year appears…
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Worms’ adaptation a critical problem
Anthelmintic resistance is a critical threat to small ruminants, and a danger to horses and cattle.
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1945 - 1955
With the end of World War II, “Thousands of people, particularly those in the medical profession, are returning to civil life aware for the first time…
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In Puerto Rico, time measured before and after Maria
The wrath of Maria, one of the worst natural disasters to strike Puerto Rico, disrupted life on the island for months afterward.
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Death to parasites; long live parasitology
Dr. Susan Little finds the lives of parasites to be fascinating. Nevertheless, as a veterinarian, she wants them dead.
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After the circus
The Asian elephants that performed in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circuses gave their last performances May 1.
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Equine practitioners, supporters lauded for their efforts
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized the 2017 recipients of several awards Nov. 17-20, 2017, at its 63rd Annual Convention in…
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Cross-country
More and more animal shelters and individuals are participating in cross-country programs to transport adoptable dogs from source shelters
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The drought drags on...
This year’s drought has forced horse owners and rescue groups in some areas to begin feeding hay to their animals as early as midsummer as
Welfare implications of tail docking of dogs
Peer-reviewed summary of scientific literature related to the welfare implications of amputation of part of a dog’s tail.
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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.