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Zebrafish study paves way to new treatments for Parkinson’s

Zebrafish study paves way to new treatments for Parkinson’s

Researchers found that dopamine-producing nerve cells in zebrafish are constantly being replaced by dedicated stem cells in the brain. Species...

Dog-to-dog transmission of leishmaniosis confirmed

Dog-to-dog transmission of leishmaniosis confirmed

Bone marrow cytology showing macrophages with numerous intracellular organisms consistent with Leishmania species amastigotes. Dog with no travel history thought...

First outbreak of equine viral arteritis since 2012

First outbreak of equine viral arteritis since 2012

Equine viral arteritis is a notifiable disease in stallions and mares that have mated or been inseminated in the past...

Equine Editor
Researchers identify potential new antibiotics in fish slime

Researchers identify potential new antibiotics in fish slime

The mucus had been swabbed from young deep-sea and surface-dwelling fish caught off the coast of Southern California. Mucus protects...

Wildlife Editor
House sparrows tops RSPB Birdwatch survey

House sparrows top RSPB Birdwatch survey

The house sparrow remains the UK’s most commonly-sighted bird. Results show a mixed picture for UK’s garden birds Recent results...

Wildlife Editor
Music in the waiting room could relieve anxiety in pets

Music in the waiting room could relieve anxiety in pets

"Implementing appointments for cats and dogs on different days and times would be beneficial." Study surveys veterinary practices across the...