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...
The outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Estonia continue to make victims amongst the population of domestic swine in the country. A location of Ekseko, the country’s largest swine farm was confirmed infected, pushing the total amount of culls this summer beyond...
Ticks are alive and well winter, spring, summer, and fall – so your dogs need flea-and-tick medicine in the cold months, too.It’s natural to wonder, are ticks active in winter? While ticks are typically less active once the temperatures begin to drop, there is still...
How long should you walk a puppy depends on her age. A new puppy should go on a walk for no more than five or 10 minutes – here’s why. For a new puppy who is about 8 weeks old, keep walks to 5 or 10 minutes. Let your puppy choose the speed, and take breaks as needed....
Coccidia is a common intestinal parasite that poses the greatest threat to puppies and dogs with a weakened immune system.Coccidia are common intestinal parasites that impact dogs, particularly puppies and immunocompromised animals. While this may sound alarming,...
Steve Jackson, Head of Animal Disease Policy at the Welsh Government, outlined the latest on Bluetongue disease in Wales during a recent AHDB webinar. According to Jackson, in Wales the vet figures show up to 212,000 animals vaccinated against Bluetongue (136,000...
Cases of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic cats tapered off after this spring, until a case in early September led to the euthanasia of a pet cat. HPAI infection risks may return as birds migrate for the winter. Beyond the danger to pets, HPAI...
Outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Croatia have led to the culling of over 12,000 pigs in recent weeks. The virus recently emerged on 2 farms with over 1,000 pigs. In addition, a variety of smaller farms have been infected this summer as well, sometimes with...
Yes! Cytopoint and Apoquel target the itch-scratch cycleThe sight of your dog constantly scratching, licking, or chewing is a familiar and distressing one. Allergic reactions in dogs, often described as itchy skin (or more technically atopic dermatitis), can...