New findings could help battle disease plaguing agriculture industry
University of Delaware researchers in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources have made a new discovery in their work on wooden breast syndrome in chickens. The UD team found white blood cells filled with fat surrounding broiler chickens’ veins and showing signs of swelling are key contributing factors to this muscle degeneration disease in these birds that can ultimately affect their meat quality.
Say Goodbye to Noncompete Agreements: FTC Votes to Ban Most Restrictions
The FTC has voted to ban nearly all noncompete agreements, citing stories of workers stuck in abusive workplaces due to these agreements. The move could increase wages by nearly $300 billion per year. However, dissenting voices argue the ban may face legal challenges and could harm both employers and workers.
How Size Matters: The Shocking Truth About Cancer Risks for Medium-Sized Dogs
Medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest breeds, according to a UC Riverside study.
The study, published in the Royal Society Open Science, set out to test a model of how cancer begins. This model, called the multistage model, predicts that size is a risk factor for cancer. As it turns out, it is, but only when considering size variation within a single species.
Colorado becomes 9th state with H5N1-infected dairy cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed a detection of H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cows in Northeast Colorado. This is the first detection of avian influenza diagnosed in cattle in Colorado. Detections of H5N1 in dairy cattle have occurred in eight other states.
Behind the Scenes: The Unseen Struggles of Veterinarians Revealed
Discover the challenges faced by veterinarians worldwide and the efforts to raise awareness and appreciation for their essential work. Boehringer Ingelheim's survey findings shed light on the underappreciated aspects of veterinary care, urging action to support these dedicated professionals.
Rabbit owners can recognize pain in their pets, study finds
Rabbits are popular family pets, with around 1.5 million* in the UK and it is important that owners can recognise when their animal is in pain, and know when to seek help to protect their rabbit’s welfare. New research by the University of Bristol Veterinary School has found the majority of rabbit owners could list signs of pain and could mostly identify pain-free rabbits and those in severe pain, but many lacked knowledge of the subtler sign of pain.
The study, published in BMC Veterinary Research today [27 March], provides the first insight into how rabbit owners identify pain and their general ability to apply this knowledge to detect pain accurately.