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Unwanted lab rats find new homes and are adopted thanks to an Argentine organization
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (635+ words) It's Ratapalooza, an annual Buenos Aires event that promotes the adoption of rodents raised in animal facilities or used for research in science labs " once the animals are no longer useful, have outlived their purpose or are just surplus stock....
Could the Le Mieux grazing muzzle boost the appeal of equine weight loss?
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (546+ words) I'm a very relatable horse owner. Just like an estimated 30-75% of owners (depending on which study you read), I have a fat horse in my paddock. It's easy to dismiss my overweight equine, Pip (pictured below), with language that minimises…...
In Tierra del Fuego, a hunt for the rodent carrier of hantavirus | International
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (646+ words) USHUAIA, Argentina, May 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A scientific mission was set to kick off the search Monday for rodents that may be hantavirus carriers after an outbreak on a cruise ship departed this region at the southern tip of Argentina on…...
After another fatal shark attack, experts say risk can never be eliminated
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (780+ words) After another fatal shark attack, experts say the risk can never be eliminated. (Supplied: Calypso Star Charters) It was 13 years ago when former premier Colin Barnett fronted news cameras holding a big, sharp steel hook to catch great white sharks....
If my dog had died I would have held factor responsible" - Forres pet owner calls for weedkiller to be universally banned
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (588+ words) A devoted pet owner hopes that a weedkiller she believes poisoned her dog and others on her estate is made illegal before an animal - or child - is killed. Keighleah Stephen of Cinchona Road, complained to Knockomie Braes factor, Taylor and…...
Public warned about 'false dandelion' linked to neurological condition in horses
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (149+ words) Nonstop Local News Montana MONTANA " The Montana Weed Control Association (MWCA) warned the public on May 14 about "false dandelions," also known as spotted catsear, which is a plant that people often mistake for a common dandelion that can reportedly cause…...
'When in doubt, stay out': How to protect dogs from toxic algae
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (131+ words) WXXI News 'When in doubt, stay out': How to protect dogs from toxic algae Veterinarians are reminding pet owners about the dangers of harmful algal blooms, or HABs, which become more common in ponds, streams, rivers and lakes as the…...
As the number of companion populations increases rapidly, interest in dealing with emergency situati. . - MK
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (236+ words) As the number of companion populations increases rapidly, interest in dealing with emergency situations such as aging companion animals and cardiac arrest is increasing. Pet Republic (CEO Lee Yong-ho), a dog theme park located in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, announced on the…...
US edition of IPVS congress postponed from 2028 to 2030
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (304+ words) In a somewhat unusual turn of events, the organising committee for the 2028 International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) has chosen to postpone the organisation of the event in Minneapolis, MN, United States, from 2028 to 2030. Most likely the 2028 edition of the biennial…...
Do you own a flat-faced dog? These five summer tips could help save their life during a heatwave
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (748+ words) Dog owners are being urged to take extra care this summer as rising temperatures pose a serious risk to flat-faced breeds such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and English Bulldogs. Veterinary experts warn that brachycephalic dogs " breeds with shortened snouts and…...