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Dogs understand human words and intonation, study finds

Dogs understand human words and intonation, study finds

Andics and his team used brain scanners and 13 willing family dogs. Brain imaging technique offers new insights New research...

FSA data reveals over 4,000 breaches of animal welfare

FSA data reveals over 4,000 breaches of animal welfare

The data included a cow being "violently slammed" against a wall, and a haulier hitting and kicking cattle during unloading....

New “multicomponent” virus can infect animals

New “multicomponent” virus can infect animals

The new virus is named after the Guaico region of Trinidad, where the mosquitoes that contained it were first found....

Study reveals how Lyme disease spreads through the body

Study reveals how Lyme disease spreads through the body

Lyme disease bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) spreads through the body by clinging to the lining of blood vessels. Cell-imaging approach offers...

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Breakthrough in koala chlamydia treatment

Breakthrough in koala chlamydia treatment

As specialised eucalyptus herbivores, koalas are notoriously poor to respond to antibiotic therapy because of their unique metabolism. Scientists identify...

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Avian influenza detected in Alaska

Avian influenza detected in Alaska

The USDA has advised all farmers and companies involved in poultry production to review their protocols for cleaning and security....