Researchers show endangered parrot species is thriving in urban areas
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Researchers show endangered parrot species is thriving in urban areas

A Texas A&M-led research team has discovered that a population of endangered red-crowned parrots is thriving in urban areas of South Texas. The parrots are a unique case, considering that many animal species are affected negatively by the expansion of human urban areas, which can lead to deforestation and pollution of natural habitats. 

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Shocking Revelation: The hidden truth about chemotherapy drug shortage
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Shocking Revelation: The hidden truth about chemotherapy drug shortage

The nationwide shortage of cancer chemotherapy medicines for pets is a pressing issue that affects both veterinary professionals and the pets they care for. Addressing this problem requires collaboration among pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, veterinarians, and pet owners. By working together, we can ensure that our animal companions receive the best possible care in their battle against cancer, and we can alleviate the burden on the veterinary community.

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Veterinary college lab leads exploration of DNA sequencing advances
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Veterinary college lab leads exploration of DNA sequencing advances

The Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS) within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has secured a $200,000 grant from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network to develop further expertise internally on nanopore-based genome sequencing for pathogen detection and disseminate that acquired knowledge to other laboratories.

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