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Molasses Spray Eliminates Bad Dog Breath in One Hour
InnovationMay 21

Molasses Spray Eliminates Bad Dog Breath in One Hour

Scientists turned sugarcane waste into a spray that wiped out bad dog breath in 60 minutes and kept it gone for a month. The discovery could give pet owners a simple alternative to wrestling their dogs into tooth brushing.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
London Zoo Gets Record £20M Gift for Animal Hospital
Planet WinsApr 30

London Zoo Gets Record £20M Gift for Animal Hospital

An anonymous donor just gave London Zoo £20 million to build a first-of-its-kind wildlife health center where visitors can watch veterinarians care for animals. It's the largest donation in the zoo's 200-year history.

Google: charity donation2 min read
London Zoo Gets $25M Gift for See-Through Animal Hospital
Community HeroesApr 29

London Zoo Gets $25M Gift for See-Through Animal Hospital

A mystery donor just gave London Zoo $25 million to build a groundbreaking wildlife hospital where visitors can watch vets care for everything from penguins to gorillas. Opening on the zoo's 200th anniversary, it's the first facility in the UK to let the public see live veterinary procedures on wild animals.

BBC Science3 min read
Canadian Researchers Create First Bovine TB Vaccine
SolutionsApr 22

Canadian Researchers Create First Bovine TB Vaccine

A Saskatchewan team has developed a groundbreaking vaccine that protects cattle from tuberculosis without interfering with disease testing. If approved, MSX-1 would be the world's first licensed bovine TB vaccine.

Google News - Vaccine Success3 min read
Arkansas Poultry Industry Creates 150,000 Jobs
SolutionsApr 16

Arkansas Poultry Industry Creates 150,000 Jobs

Arkansas' booming poultry industry is supporting 150,000 jobs across unexpected fields, from robotics to veterinary science. The state's 6,000+ poultry farms are opening doors to careers far beyond traditional farming.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
New Vaccine Cuts Wild Animal Fertility by 67%
Planet WinsMar 8

New Vaccine Cuts Wild Animal Fertility by 67%

Scientists have created a contraceptive vaccine that reduces fertility in wild horses, deer, and feral swine by up to 67%, offering a humane solution to wildlife overpopulation. Unlike existing options, this breakthrough works without harsh side effects or behavioral changes.

Phys.org3 min read
3D-Printed Sea Lion Models Save Real Animals From Toxic Algae
VideosFeb 26

3D-Printed Sea Lion Models Save Real Animals From Toxic Algae

Engineers at UNLV created lifelike 3D-printed sea lion pelvis models that let vets practice blood draws without using sick animals or cadavers. The innovation is helping save sea lions suffering from toxic algae blooms along California's coast.

Phys.org2 min read
Ireland Copies New Zealand Model, Cuts Bovine TB by 99%
SolutionsFeb 20

Ireland Copies New Zealand Model, Cuts Bovine TB by 99%

New Zealand slashed bovine tuberculosis from 1,700 infected herds to just 11 in three decades. Now Ireland is adopting the same approach to tackle a disease costing £60 million annually.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Cats and Humans Share Cancer Genes, Boosting Treatment Hope
Health & WellnessFeb 20

Cats and Humans Share Cancer Genes, Boosting Treatment Hope

Scientists discovered that cats develop cancer through the same genetic mutations as humans, opening new paths for treatments that could save both pets and people. Nearly 500 cats helped create a "cancer map" that might lead to personalized therapies for families and their felines.

DW News3 min read
South Africa Receives 1M Vaccines to Fight Livestock Crisis
Planet WinsFeb 18

South Africa Receives 1M Vaccines to Fight Livestock Crisis

One million high-potency vaccines arrived in South Africa this weekend to combat a devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting over 14 million cattle. The shipment marks the first phase of a nationwide vaccination strategy, with five million more doses arriving in March.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Tennessee Students Earn $12/Hour Learning Veterinary Science
SolutionsFeb 17

Tennessee Students Earn $12/Hour Learning Veterinary Science

High schoolers in Cheatham County are getting paid to learn real veterinary skills while earning credits toward professional certification. Students have already assisted in surgeries on animals from dogs to lizards.

Google: education success story2 min read
South Africa Makes Its Own Livestock Vaccine After 21 Years
SolutionsFeb 11

South Africa Makes Its Own Livestock Vaccine After 21 Years

South Africa just produced its first foot-and-mouth disease vaccine in over two decades, giving hope to farmers who've lost billions to outbreaks. The breakthrough could save the country's 12 million cattle herd and reopen closed export markets.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)3 min read
South Africa Produces First FMD Vaccine in 20 Years
Planet WinsFeb 6

South Africa Produces First FMD Vaccine in 20 Years

After two decades, South African scientists have produced the first locally made foot and mouth disease vaccine, offering hope to farmers who've watched their herds suffer. The breakthrough marks a turning point from importing vaccines to homegrown disease control.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)2 min read
Horse IVF Breakthrough Brings Frozen Sperm Success
Health & WellnessFeb 2

Horse IVF Breakthrough Brings Frozen Sperm Success

Penn Vet researchers solved a decades-old puzzle in horse breeding, achieving successful IVF with frozen sperm for the first time. This breakthrough could transform equine reproduction by making advanced breeding techniques accessible worldwide.

Phys.org3 min read
Horses Learn to Talk Using Symbols in Norway Study
Acts of KindnessJan 25

Horses Learn to Talk Using Symbols in Norway Study

Norwegian researchers are teaching horses to communicate their preferences using symbols, turning animals into active participants in their own care. The HorseVoice project could transform how the equestrian world treats horses.

Phys.org2 min read
Vet Reveals 7 Ways Cats Show Love You Might Be Missing
VideosJan 20

Vet Reveals 7 Ways Cats Show Love You Might Be Missing

That aloof stare and slow blink from your cat isn't boredom. Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Wooten explains the surprising behaviors that prove your feline friend loves you more than you think.

Upworthy2 min read