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Researchers in Israel discovered unexpected elements in a mysterious eye condition affecting Persian, Himalayan, and other cat breeds. The breakthrough could eventually lead to better treatments for feline corneal sequestra, a painful disease that can cause blindness.
Texas A&M researchers are developing three innovative wound treatments that could save livestock from deadly screwworm infestations within minutes of detection. The $1.86 million project fills a critical gap that has left ranchers helpless when animals become infected.
An 18-month-old koala named Bamse just became the first to receive a breakthrough two-dose chlamydia vaccine that could save her species from extinction. The new treatment combines a shot with a biodegradable implant, making it possible to protect thousands of wild koalas without the stress of recapturing them.
England is ending its controversial badger cull by 2029 and launching cattle tuberculosis vaccines by 2030, marking a major shift in the fight against a disease that costs taxpayers £100 million yearly. The new strategy brings together farmers, scientists, and wildlife experts with a goal to eradicate bovine TB by 2038.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.