Cell atlas reveals parallels between horse, human pregnancies
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Cell atlas reveals parallels between horse, human pregnancies

New research has resulted in the first high-resolution molecular picture of the equine endometrium – the inner lining of the uterus – before and after embryo implantation. This picture, or cell atlas, highlights key similarities in immune cells between early human and horse pregnancy, a surprise given the vastly different placentas.

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Silent Spread—Three Bovine Veterinarians Unknowingly Infected with H5N1
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Silent Spread—Three Bovine Veterinarians Unknowingly Infected with H5N1

In the shadow of a growing H5N1 avian influenza outbreak among U.S. dairy cattle, a startling discovery has emerged: three bovine veterinarians were unknowingly infected with the virus. This revelation, uncovered through a recent serosurvey, underscores the silent spread of the disease and highlights the urgent need for systematic surveillance to protect those on the frontlines of animal care.

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Bird Flu Outbreak Linked to Raw Pet Food: A Warning for Veterinarians
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Bird Flu Outbreak Linked to Raw Pet Food: A Warning for Veterinarians

A recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has raised alarm among veterinarians and pet owners in Oregon and Washington. The outbreak, linked to a raw pet food brand, has resulted in the deaths of several cats and underscores the risks associated with feeding raw diets to pets.

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Starting Your First Vet Practice? These Game-Changing Programs Will Save You Time, Money, and Stress!
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Starting Your First Vet Practice? These Game-Changing Programs Will Save You Time, Money, and Stress!

Opening your first veterinary practice is a dream come true for many veterinarians. It’s a chance to build something from the ground up, create a unique culture, and serve your community in a way that aligns with your values. But let’s be real—it’s also a daunting task. From securing financing to designing the clinic, hiring staff, and marketing your services, the to-do list can feel overwhelming.

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Revolutionary Machine Learning Tool Can Predict Epilepsy in Dogs with Stunning Accuracy!
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Revolutionary Machine Learning Tool Can Predict Epilepsy in Dogs with Stunning Accuracy!

Clinical reasoning in veterinary medicine is often based on clinicians' personal experience in combination with information derived from publications describing cohorts of patients. Studies on the use of scientific methods for patient individual decision making are largely lacking. This applies to the prediction of the individual underlying pathology in seizuring dogs as well. The aim of this study was to apply machine learning to the prediction of the risk of structural epilepsy in dogs with seizures.

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