Lagos To Arrest Dogs, Owners Over Attacks

Following the death of a boy in Badagry area of Lagos State, Nigeria as a result of dog bite, the Lagos State Government has vowed to clampdown on stray dogs within the metropolis. Expressing government anger at the incident, Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief Enock Ajiboso disclosed that a dog bit the boy in Badagry and [...]

Veterinarians Move to Sanitise Abattoirs

With a view to sanitising the unhealthy conditions of Nigerian abattoirs, the National Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called on governments in the country to look into the conditions of abattoirs. Speaking during the World Veterinary Day celebration in Kano, the National Vice President of NVMA, Dr Umar Sanda, said the unhealthy manner with which [...]

Give clients these tips on topical flea and tick products

Much has been made lately about new safety regulations for spot-on flea and tick products. After the EPA’s findings last year that adverse reactions from the products had increased, the organization has mandated new labeling requirements and increased monitoring for adverse events. Pet Poison Hotline has compiled information and advice for pet owners worried about [...]

The Bigger The Animal, The Stiffer The ‘Shoes’

If a Tiger’s feet were built the same way as a mongoose’s feet, they’d have to be about the size of a hippo’s feet to support the big cat’s weight. But they’re not. For decades, researchers have been looking at how different-sized legs and feet are put together across the four-legged animal kingdom, but until [...]

Parvo outbreak runs through two Conn. shelters

Fairfield, Conn. — An outbreak of parvovirus in Connecticut has area veterinarians concerned that it might be spreading. In the last two weeks, two area shelters have gone into an emergency quarantine — one in Stratford and one in Fairfield. And veterinarian Patricia Hart of Southport Veterinary Center tells DVM Newsmagazine that parvo cases have [...]

VGX Animal Health’s Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Shows Advantages Compared To Current Growth Hormone Therapies Used In Pigs

Medical News Today, VGX Animal Health, Inc. announced that data demonstrating the effectiveness of its plasmid-based growth hormone releasing hormone (pGHRH) technology was recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Therapy in a paper entitled, “A Comparison of the Growth Responses Following Intramuscular GHRH Plasmid Administration Versus Daily Growth Hormone Injections in Young Pigs.” This [...]

Study says as the planet’s temperature increases, so will cattle nutritional stress

Manhattan, Kan. — How will climate change affect the nutritional resources of cattle in the future? Likely, protein availability through grazing will diminish, prompting the need to start thinking about supplemental nutrition sources now, according to a study from Kansas State University. Over 14 years, the researchers collected more than 21,000 fecal samples from grasslands [...]

The Only H1N1 Vaccine Available For Swine Produced And Shipped By Iowa State Researcher

Medical News Today, The only swine vaccine available for the H1N1 virus has been sent to vaccinate a swine herd infected with the virus. The vaccination marks the first time vaccine has been sent to a swine herd diagnosed with the pandemic flu. Iowa State University’s Hank Harris, professor of animal science, developed the vaccine [...]

Researchers Sequence Swine Genome

A global collaborative has produced a first draft of the genome of a domesticated pig, an achievement that will lead to insights in agriculture, medicine, conservation and evolution. A red-haired Duroc pig from a farm at the University of Illinois will now be among the growing list of domesticated animals that have had their genomes [...]

Owners should note nutrient data on packaged pet foods

Manhattan, Kan. — Just as more people than ever take note of calorie content and other information on packaged foods, pet owners should be just as vigilant on behalf of their animals, a Kansas State University veterinarian says. There are several guidelines to follow when feeding a pet to ensure that it maintains good health, [...]

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