A doctor told Heather May she had the flu, but the dog she adopted, a big yellow Lab named Scout, seemed to know something more serious was going on. “I was home resting, and Scout would not leave my side,” May says. “He was on the bed with his head on top of me. He...
Some 17 months ago, scientists detected an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle in Nebraska in the US. The virus spread among cattle but also spilled back into poultry, wild birds, other mammals, and humans. Writing in Nature...
Italy has, between the end of December and the first day of 2026, recorded 43 cases of high pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry. Almost half of the infected poultry farms are specialised in turkey meat while 8 hold laying hens, the reports of the Istituto...
In Herzogenrath, Germany, just across the border from Kerkrade, a Dutch town in Limburg, bluetongue virus serotype 8 (BTV-8) has been detected in a calf. This was reported by the German North Rhine-Westphalia Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (LAVE.NRW). At...
Lumpy skin disease outbreaks in Europe have dominated headlines in recent months, with first-ever cases reported in Spain this year. The impact of lumpy skin disease extends beyond animal health, affecting both individuals and economies. In this article, we explore...
Health authorities in Washington State have confirmed the world’s first human death caused by the H5N5 strain of avian influenza, marking a significant and concerning milestone in the ongoing battle against bird flu. The patient, described as an older adult with...
The number of Spanish wild boar that got infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) is likely to grow. Apart from the initial 2 confirmed findings, another 12 dead wild boar have emerged over the weekend. Tests will have to provide clarity. As a result of the initial...
Yes! Although the cause may be simple kennel cough, it’s not the only thing that can cause your dog to cough. And coughing is no fun for anyone. As I listened to my dog cough the other night, I found myself shifting out of my logical veterinarian mindset and into my...
A new study from the University of Minnesota suggests that the African swine fever (ASF) virus may survive soybean processing, raising concerns about feed-related transmission risks. In a controlled trial simulating commercial soybean processing, researchers...