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South Africa’s agricultural sector’s potential can only be realized if new government focusses on implementation of existing policies rather than coming up with new ones
We reviewed data that purportedly showed a vegan diet was healthier and found there were more factors at play.
The dangers of passive smoking for humans may be well-known but second – and even third-hand – smoke is also hazardous to our pets. Here’s what you need to know.
Many marine animals, birds and fish are ingesting plastic. New research identifies the first named health effect from it.
If your dog is struggling with anxiety, their brain could be wired differently. Understanding these differences can help our furry best friends.
Noise can be so unpleasant that we regulate construction work and music concerts - but we only consider human hearing ranges.
New research on cat and dog health may provide clues on how to prevent and treat cancer in humans.
The presence of multi drug-resistant bacteria in goats and sheep in southwest Nigeria may be due to regular use of antibiotics and unhygienic practices by farmers.
The strange appearance of three humpback whales in a Kakadu river threw up many questions – including whether they’d come out on top in a fight with a crocodile.
Cat muzzles aren’t regulated and have the potential to be misused.
Outbreaks of zoonotic diseases call for a collaborative approach to surveillance.
Researcher suggests obese dogs are more sensitive to rewards but there could be another explanation.
Tularemia is an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans. While it can be fatal, it is rare in Australia and can be treated with antibiotics.
Pet food is a multi-billion-dollar industry that consumes huge amounts of animal protein. A veterinary nutrition specialist explains how to feed dogs and cats healthily and sustainably.
In 1997, scientists announced they’d created a healthy sheep cloned from another ewe’s mammary gland cell. Two decades on, the technique is being refined and applied to new challenges.
Dolly the sheep died young with osteoarthritis, but new evidence shows early-onset diseases aren’t inevitable for clones.
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Anthrozoologist, external advisor, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University
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Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
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