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- 1Rabies returns to mainland Europe, experts warn▼Rabies is back in mainland Europe – here's why and what we can do to stop it
Health and wildlife experts are warning that rabies has re-emerged in mainland Europe, raising concerns about how the virus spread and what measures can stop it. Commentary focuses on the causes of the return and the steps needed to contain outbreaks and protect both people and animals.
- 2Pakistan and China open joint livestock disease lab●Pakistan, China launch joint livestock disease lab in Luoyang Breaking
Pakistan and China have jointly launched a livestock disease laboratory in Luoyang, China, marking a new step in bilateral scientific cooperation on animal health. The facility is expected to support joint research, disease surveillance and vaccine development for livestock, areas of shared economic importance to both countries given the scale of their agricultural sectors.
- 3Wild African Elephants Found To Self-Medicate And Feed Calves▼Wild African Elephants Found To Self-Medicate And Feed Their Calves Immunization Smoothies
Wild African elephants have been found to self-medicate, deliberately consuming plants with medicinal properties and even preparing what researchers describe as 'immunization smoothies' for their calves. The behavior suggests mothers may pass on knowledge of medicinal plants to boost their young's immune systems, adding to growing evidence that elephants possess sophisticated cultural knowledge about their environment and health care practices.
- 4Tailored microbiome treatments called the future of veterinary medicine▼Tailored microbiome interventions ‘the future’ of veterinary medicine
Veterinary experts say individualised microbiome interventions are set to become the future of animal health care. Rather than one-size-fits-all treatments, vets would tailor therapies targeting the gut bacteria of individual animals, potentially improving outcomes for digestive, immune and behavioural conditions. The claim comes from VetTimes, which says personalised microbiome approaches could reshape how companion animals and livestock are treated in coming years.
- 5Ibero-American Symposium on Ethnoveterinary Medicine Held▼II Ibero-American Symposium on Ethnoveterinary Medicine
The Second Ibero-American Symposium on Ethnoveterinary Medicine is drawing attention, with the Food and Agriculture Organization among those highlighting the event. The gathering brings together researchers and practitioners from across Ibero-America to discuss traditional and plant-based approaches to animal health, and how such knowledge can complement conventional veterinary practice.