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Ranchers and farmers now have better tools to protect their animals from a dangerous parasite that's been threatening U.S. livestock. The FDA just approved new sizes and expanded use of the only over-the-counter treatment available.
Nigeria is building veterinary health centers in all 774 local government areas to bring affordable animal healthcare directly to livestock farmers who need it most. Seven centers are already complete, with 14 more under construction across 20 states.
Nigeria is building veterinary health centres in all 774 local government areas to bring affordable animal healthcare directly to livestock farmers who need it most. Seven model hospitals are already complete, with 14 more under construction.
Gracie, a therapy dog who comforts special education students, survived a life-threatening fungal infection and became the first patient in a clinical trial that could revolutionize treatment. Her journey from near-death to medical pioneer shows how one small dog is helping others of her species.
After a tigress and four cubs died from canine distemper virus, Maharashtra launched a vaccination drive for dogs living near tiger reserves. The program creates a protective shield around wildlife by stopping diseases at their source.
African nations are building a powerful new information system to track and stop deadly livestock diseases that threaten millions of livelihoods. The four-day workshop in Nairobi is training experts from across the continent to use data as a weapon against animal epidemics.
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South Africa just published a new scheme allowing farmers to vaccinate their own livestock against foot-and-mouth disease through private vets. The move comes after securing millions of vaccine doses from Argentina and forming a biosecurity partnership with Brazil.
South Africa is partnering with Brazil and Argentina to eliminate Foot-and-Mouth Disease, learning from countries that have already won this fight. The collaboration brings vaccines, expertise, and a proven 10-year roadmap to protect farmers and restore the country's beef exports.
Australian researchers are testing a simple injection that dramatically improves breathing in French bulldogs and similar breeds, offering hope as an affordable alternative to expensive surgery. The treatment has already helped 14 dogs go from struggling to walk to running all day.
The FDA just approved two emergency treatments that could save American ranchers from a devastating livestock pest creeping closer to the border. With the New World Screwworm spotted just 62 miles from US soil, these new tools give farmers crucial protection for their herds.
A Tokyo startup just filed approval for a breakthrough drug that helped 80% of cats with chronic kidney disease survive a year, compared to just 20% without treatment. The development could transform care for a condition affecting up to 80% of senior cats.
After 15 years of research, Australian scientists have created an injection that helps flat-faced dogs breathe easier without risky surgery. The treatment showed promising results in all six bulldogs tested, who could finally complete walks without struggling for air.
South Africa's aggressive vaccination campaign against Foot-and-Mouth Disease has protected over 2 million farm animals in just six weeks, with zero new infections reported in vaccinated herds. The early success offers hope to farmers across all nine provinces battling the livestock threat.
South Africa's Western Cape has secured 220,000 doses to fight a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with government and farmers working together to protect livestock. The coordinated response shows how fast action and teamwork can stop animal diseases in their tracks.
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South Africa is shifting from crisis response to prevention with a new voluntary vaccination program for foot-and-mouth disease. The initiative could protect the country's livestock industry and prevent future outbreaks that have cost farmers dearly.
South Africa is rolling out millions of vaccines to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease, combining imports with renewed local production. Farmers are stepping up biosecurity as the country builds toward vaccine independence.
Food giant JBS just launched a massive biotechnology center in Brazil to develop better nutrition and sustainable food solutions. The 4,000-square-meter facility houses over 20 labs working on everything from animal health to alternative proteins.
A pharmaceutical company's Georgia research site just eliminated over 20,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, joining 18 other facilities worldwide in achieving carbon neutrality. The milestone moves Boehringer Ingelheim closer to its 2030 zero-emissions goal.
An Australian pet owner with zero scientific background used ChatGPT to design a personalized cancer treatment that saved his dog's life. OpenAI's CEO calls it both inspiring and a wake-up call about AI's growing power.
Scientists discovered plague DNA in an ancient sheep bone for the first time, revealing how diseases spread between humans and animals thousands of years before recorded history. This breakthrough helps us better understand and prevent modern pandemics.
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