Africa: South Africa to Receive One Million FMD Vaccine: [SAnews.gov.za] The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TR1sHT #SouthAfrica #FMDVaccine #FootandMouthDisease #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryScience

Omega-3 supplements can make a real difference in canine health, but only when they contain the right forms: EPA and DHA. Plant oils like flaxseed don’t convert effectively in dogs. Marine sources (fish, krill, algae) offer true bioavailable benefits for joints, skin, cognition, and heart function.
Full research breakdown:
🔗 https://plentum.com/blogs/guidance/omega-3-for-dogs-why-it-matters-and-what-to-look-for

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Omega 3 for Dogs: Benefits, Sources & Safe Choices

Get a vet-aligned guide for choosing Omega-3 for dogs EPA/DHA benefits, safe sources, dosage basics, and what to avoid in human fish oil products.

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The case of the coke-snorting Chihuahua

Cocaine normally makes the heart race, but in this case the dog was lethargic, with a slower heart rate.

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A Polish university lecturer and vet has been indicted for allegedly killing carp without stunning them first during a student demonstration. 🐟 #carp #fish #vet #veterinaryscience #animalrights 

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🚨 New Publication Alert! 🚨

I’m excited to share our latest research, published in Scientific Reports, titled:

“Emergency response for recently isolated Foot and Mouth Disease virus type A Africa in Egypt 2022”

In 2022, Egypt faced a severe outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) caused by the A/Africa/G-IV variant.
📖 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88906-4

#VeterinaryScience #Virology #FMD #AnimalHealth #VaccineDevelopment #ScientificReports #Research

Students' Dictionary of Zoo and Aquarium Studies by Paul A. Rees, 2023

This Students' Dictionary of Zoo and Aquarium Studies contains over 5,000 terms (illustrated by 88 figures) used in zoos, aquariums, safari parks, birds of prey centres, petting zoos, animal rescue centres and other facilities that make up the 'zoo industry'.

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#nonfiction
#zoology
#VeterinaryScience
#aquariums

🔍 What is the impact of bioinformatics databases and tools developed by SIB groups?

Researchers around the world use them to make sense of their data and develop concrete applications. For example, Bgee was used to determine the toxicity of safrole in feed for 🐈, 🐐 and 🐑.

Read more 👉 https://www.sib.swiss/services/open-software-and-databases/impact?mtm_campaign=SocietalImpacts&mtm_source=social#elucidating-the-toxicity-of-safrole-for-food-consumption

#Bioinformatics #SIBResourceImpacts #AnimalFeedSafety #SafroleToxicity #ScientificResearch #DataDrivenInsights #VeterinaryScience #LivestockHealth #ResearchInnovation
#AnimalWelfare

Open databases and software to study life and foster discoveries

SIB Resources are used by millions of life scientists and clinicians around the world, with applications in health, food security and environmental studies. Browse this page for recent examp...

A shoutout to some of the Fedi Vets on here working in veterinary medicine

#InternationalDayofVeterinaryMedicine

Clair Firth @Buxton_Vienna
Daniel MacPhee @dmacphee
Sumiko Mekaru @Sumiko_Mekaru
Rebecca Nordquist @renordquist
Arnoud van Vlie @dutchscientist
Sarah Voss @Sarah_J_Voss
David Wakeham @wakehamAMR

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