Veterinaria
Study maps rise of chronic diseases in animals and shared drivers with humans
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Animals across pets, livestock, wildlife and aquaculture are increasingly affected by chronic illnesses long associated with people. A Risk Analysis paper led by the Agricultural University of Athens outlines an integrated model to monitor and manage these conditions across species.
Researchers have discovered that horses produce whinnies using two distinct mechanisms simultaneously: a low tone from vibrating vocal folds and a high-pitched whistle from the larynx. This biphonation allows horses to convey multiple emotional signals in one call. The findings, published on February 23 in Current Biology, mark the first confirmation of this process in a large mammal.
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A new study reveals that isoxazoline-based flea and tick medications for dogs and cats can expose dung-feeding insects to toxic residues in pet feces. Researchers in France found traces of these drugs persisting in animal waste even after treatment ends. The findings highlight potential risks to ecosystems from routine pet care.