In Washington, a horrible event struck the Wild Felid Advocacy Center. Over the course of a few weeks, bird flu claimed the lives of 20 big cats, which is more than half of the sanctuary's population. Located in Shelton, this non-profit sanctuary is now under quarantine to halt the spread of the vir
A cat from Oregon passed away after consuming pet food that was found to contain bird flu. This rare event has led to a recall of the raw frozen turkey-based cat food sold across several U. S. states and Canada. The product, made by Northwest Naturals, was strictly consumed by the indoor cat, provin
Imagine you're trying to figure out how well we're keeping track of animal diseases. Tree models come in handy for this. They let us mix and match data from various sources and consider risk factors while calculating how good our tracking systems are. This way, we can tell how likely it is that anim
Fifty-five years ago, a journal was born with a mission to improve animal health and production in hot regions. This journal, let's call it "Tropical Livestock Health, " focuses on original research and observations that can boost livestock health and productivity. It's in line with the United Natio
Hey, New York hunters! There's a scary disease known as 'zombie deer disease' that's back in the state after almost 20 years. This disease, called chronic wasting disease (CWD), makes the brains of deer and elk turn spongy, and it's always fatal. Recently, a case was found in a northern county near
The recent case of bird flu in Missouri has left health officials scratching their heads. A person in the state was hospitalized with a confirmed infection, but there was no direct link to animals. This unusual event has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission and the complexitie
