by admin | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Just this past Easter, I found myself on a road trip, weaving through cities like chapters in a European novel – Prague, Brno, Vienna. As I pulled away from Prague, windows cracked open and music playing, I noticed a fly had snuck into the car. No big deal, I thought....
by admin | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Skin cancer may not be a “black spot” on your dog’s skin. Skin cancers in a dog vary in color, size, how raised it is, and even how it reacts to being touched. You notice a new lump on your dog’s skin. First, check carefully to be sure it is not a tick. If not, it’s...
by admin | May 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The new puppy is finally here! He’s cute and fun. You just wish the diarrhea would end, figuring it’s the stress of the transition to a new home. Maybe. But probably not, and the longer you wait before seeking veterinary help, the more difficult it may be to end the...
by admin | May 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to swine genetics company PIC for the gene edit used in its pig resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). The FDA determined that the technology is safe and effective....
by admin | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
A study carried out by researchers recently at the Pirbright Institute in collaboration with the National Veterinary Institute took place in northern Nigeria to evaluate reliable methods of detecting FMD virus in endemic settings. It also looked at the role of small...
by admin | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
I have heard countless methods for tick removal: Paint a tick with nail polish and it will detatch from the dog to avoid being suffocated. Touch a just-extinguished match to the tick’s body so it pulls itself out. Pull while turning the tick clockwise. No – pull while...
by admin | Abr 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mexico confirmed the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in a girl from Durango, who died. SENASICA is strengthening surveillance at poultry farms. So far, there have been no impacts on commercial production. Preventive measures and constant monitoring are in...
by admin | Abr 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Occurrence: Worldwide.
Age affected: Newborn.
Causes: Death and degeneration of foetuses after 35th day of pregnancy without abortion.
Effects: Significant if >1% of foetuses affected.The pig foetus is implanted by day 35 and born at day 114 of...
by admin | Abr 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The total number of cases identified in domestic cats has risen to 85 since 2022.More cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic cats were identified following the cases in Oregon and California related to raw cat food and unpasteurized milk. In January,...
by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dogs can get worms through licking or eating dirt, leaves, fecal material, and other things that are contaminated with parasite eggs.Worms, or intestinal parasites, can be a problem for dogs, especially those in poor condition. Luckily, available treatments are safe...