Megaesophagus in Dogs: A Mega Problem?

By Catherine Ashe, DVM – Published: April 5, 2019 The esophagus is a muscular, distensible organ that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Megaesophagus is a common disorder in dogs that describes slow motility with resultant dilation of the esophagus. As...

UK hit by record bird flu outbreak

By Tony Macdougal.    14-12-2021               The number of infected premises in the UK is very high for this time of year and larger              than ever seen before. Photo: Bert Jansen  UK environment secretary, George Eustice, has announced that the UK has...

Plant-based vaccine coming for Classical Swine Fever

By Treena Hein. 15-12-2021 The world’s first plant-based livestock vaccine (for Newcastle disease in poultry) was approved in 2006 in the US. Now, there is one for Classical Swine Fever (CSF, also known as hog cholera) in pigs. Because of the advantages that...

What NOT to Feed Your Dog

By Nancy Kerns -Published: January 18, 2022 Dear Fellow Dog Lover, You likely know dogs shouldn’t have chocolate. You may have heard that onions, grapes, and even raisins aren’t good for your pup either. But did you know there are three common dog foods you don’t want...

Veterinary virology is a head in tackling viruses

Background Dec 6, 2021 Prof Hans Nauwynck (58) is a veterinary virologist. As a scientist, researcher and professor he is connected to Ghent University, Belgium, at the Laboratory for Virology, part of the Department of Virology, Parasitology and Immunology within the...