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  • Biotherapeutic firm launches valley fever study


    Prescott, Ariz. -- Imulan Biotherapeutics announced a study to test the effectiveness of a new immuno-therapeutic to treat dogs with coccidiodomycosis, or valley fever.

    ClinQuiz: Ectoparasites


    Test your knowledge of external parasites with this short quiz.

    A house divided?


    New Orleans — Veterinarians once again squared off on animal-welfare and human-health issues at this year's American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates meeting.

    New avian flu vaccination technique shows promise


    Philadelphia - A new way to vaccinate against avian flu, developed at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, could better protect against mutations and multiple flu strains.

    Study links animal die-offs to climate extremes


    Davis, Calif. - A research collaboration among three universities discovered that climate extremes often are to blame for mass die-offs in livestock and wildlife.

    Deworming: Next steps in disease prevention


    West LaFayette, Ind. — Following an aggressive deworming schedule for dogs and cats could have a significant impact on the zoonotic transmission of parasitic diseases, according to one expert.

    Update on babesiosis, leptospirosis in dogs


    Q: Please provide a review on canine babesiosis and canine leptospirosis.

    WSU building new school to study zoonotic diseases


    Spokane, Wash. — With the help of a $25 million grant, Washington State University is building a School for Global Animal Health that will focus on vaccination, diagnostic and eradication research for zoonotic diseases.

    Sterilization drug in works for wildlife, possibly companion animals


    College Station, Texas — Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) are finalizing development of an oral contraceptive to help to control wildlife populations and that might one day be modified for companion animals.

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