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Cracking the genetic code for complex traits in cattle

The global 1000 Bull Genomes Consortium identified the genetic basis for accurately predicting the complex trait of height across cattle and dairy breeds by pooling large genomic datasets and phenotypes collected from 58,000 cattle. The team validated their findings using the DNA of a wild auroch, the ancient ancestor to all cattle and dairy breeds, and, in a world first, demonstrated the genes influencing height in cattle also influence the trait in humans and dogs. View the source article

February 20, 2018

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Brain training for old dogs: Could touchscreen games become the Sudoku of man’s best friend?

Spoiling old dogs in their twilight years by retiring them to the sofa and forgiving them their stubbornness or disobedience, doesn’t do our four-legged friends any good. Regular brain training and lifelong learning create positive emotions and can slow down mental deterioration in old age. Physical limitations, however, often do not allow the same sort of training as used in young dogs. In a new study, a team of researchers led by cognitive biologists propose computer interaction as a practical

February 7, 2018

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Nearly one in three pugs has an abnormal gait

Nearly one in three pugs has an abnormal gait, which in turn is linked to other health issues, finds a Swedish study of owners of the breed. View the source article

February 6, 2018

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Fat cat? Here's how much to feed to lose weight

Does your cat lay around all day, only getting up to eat and visit the litter box? Chances are, he's overweight. Maybe you've switched to the 'diet' cat food or tried feeding him less, but you might have noticed it's not easy to get that weight off. A new study explains what it takes to get kitty to slim down. View the source article

January 24, 2018

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Female cats are more likely to be right-handed, researchers discover

Researchers have found that female cats are much more likely to use their right paw than males. View the source article

January 22, 2018

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Hunting dogs as possible vectors for the infectious disease tularaemia

Tularaemia is an infectious bacterial disease that is life-threatening for rodents, rabbits and hares, but which can also infect humans and dogs. While contact with contaminated blood or meat makes hunters a high-risk group, the frequency of infections among hunting dogs has not been much studied. Researchers have now confirmed a relevant prevalence of infections in Austrian hunting dogs following a serological study in which seven percent of the animals tested positive. This could lead to more

January 19, 2018

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Canine distemper confirmed in Far Eastern leopard, world's most endangered big cat

The Far Eastern or Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is already among the rarest of the world's big cats, but new research reveals that it faces yet another threat: infection with canine distemper virus (CDV). View the source article

January 17, 2018

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Are amoebae safe harbors for plague?

Amoebae, single-celled organisms common in soil, water and grade-school science classrooms, may play a key role in the survival and spread of deadly plague bacteria. New research shows that plague bacteria, Yersinia pestis, not only survive, but thrive and replicate once ingested by an amoeba. The discovery could help scientists understand why plague outbreaks can smolder, stay dormant for years, and re-emerge with a vengeance. View the source article

January 16, 2018

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Experts raise concerns over raw meat diets for cats and dogs

Experts are warning dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat-based diets, instead of the more conventional dry or canned pet foods. View the source article

January 12, 2018

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'Tis the season to be vigilant: Risk of chocolate poisoning in dogs peaks at Christmas

Researchers are warning of a 'significant peak' in the risk of chocolate poisoning in dogs over the Christmas period as households stock up on festive treats. In a new, researchers have used electronic health records from UK veterinary practices to analyze cases of chocolate ingestion in dogs. View the source article

December 21, 2017

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Most dog treats exceed recommended daily energy allowance

Most commercially available dog treats contain a range of undefined ingredients, including sugars, and often exceed the recommended daily energy allowance for treats ('complementary feed'), warn researchers. View the source article

December 21, 2017

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Committed to relatives: Hounds and wolves share their parasites

Grey wolves, as all wild animals, are hosts to a variety of parasites. The presence of grey wolves in German forests has little influence on the parasite burden of hunting dogs, according to a new study. View the source article

December 15, 2017

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Sorry, Grumpy Cat -- Study finds dogs are brainier than cats

The first study to actually count the number of cortical neurons in the brains of a number of carnivores, including cats and dogs, has found that dogs possess significantly more of them than cats. View the source article

November 29, 2017

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Dogs get the Hollywood treatment to make animal animations more realistic

Researchers are creating a library of movement data from different dog breeds, to make animal animations in films and video games more realistic. View the source article

November 29, 2017

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Dogs mouth-lick to communicate with angry humans

New research has found that dogs lick their mouths as a response to looking at angry human faces, suggesting that domestic canines may have a functional understanding of emotional information. View the source article

November 28, 2017

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A chicken-flavored electrolyte drink could help sniffer dogs stay hydrated

The first comparison of plain water, electrolyte injections and a chicken-flavored electrolyte drink as techniques for keeping sniffer dogs hydrated when working in hot weather finds that while all are safe and effective, dogs drink more and are more hydrated when given a chicken-flavored electrolyte drink. View the source article

November 21, 2017

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Genome sequencing reveals extensive inbreeding in Scandinavian wolves

Researchers have for the first time determined the full genetic consequences of intense inbreeding in a threatened species. View the source article

November 20, 2017

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Smiling human faces are attractive to dogs, thanks to oxytocin

Researchers found that oxytocin made dogs interested in smiling human faces. It also made them see angry faces as less threatening. Associated with affection and trust, the hormone oxytocin is probably a key factor in the interaction between dogs and humans. View the source article

November 20, 2017

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Dog ownership linked to lower mortality rate

A team of scientists have used national registries of more than 3.4 million Swedes aged 40 to 80 to study the association between dog ownership and cardiovascular health. Their study shows that dog owners had a lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease or to other causes during the 12-year follow-up. View the source article

November 17, 2017

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How to keep cows happy

New research now shows that removing splashes of colors, shadows or water puddles from corrals, keeping noise levels down and not using dogs and electric prods can dramatically reduce the stress cattle experience. View the source article

November 15, 2017

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Périgord black truffle cultivated in the UK for the first time

The Mediterranean black truffle, one of the world's most expensive ingredients, has been successfully cultivated in the UK, as climate change threatens its native habitat. View the source article

November 6, 2017

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Treatment for dogs alleviates fear of noisy fireworks

Many dogs suffer anxiety and fear from the loud bangs and explosions of firework displays. A new study shows how a medicinal treatment can help alleviate common fear behaviors, such as trembling and whining. View the source article

November 1, 2017

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Genetic study uncovers evolutionary history of dingoes

A major study of dingo DNA has revealed dingoes most likely migrated to Australia in two separate waves via a former land bridge with Papua New Guinea. The find has significant implications for conservation, with researchers recommending the two genetically distinct populations of dingoes be treated as different groups for management and conservation purposes. View the source article

October 31, 2017

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Hand surgeons provide update on wild animal bites

Injuries from wild animals are relatively uncommon, with a risk of unusual infections and other potentially severe complications. View the source article

October 27, 2017

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Dogs may protect against childhood eczema and asthma

Two new studies show there may be even more reason to love your dog as they may provide a protective effect against eczema and asthma. View the source article

October 27, 2017

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