It is absolutely crucial that the U.S. should support mechanisms to protect farmers from risks and make sure that our food ...

Our four-legged companions and the wild animals that populate our planet are increasingly developing diseases we thought were reserved for humans. Domestic animals like dogs and cats, but also ...

Carlos Rodriguez helps Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory transform testing into tools that safeguard animal ...

Even in diseases where the climate risks have been studied, there’s a lot of variability. While higher temperatures have been linked with a higher risk of disease, that’s not always the case. For ...

Both domestic and wild animals are suffering from more chronic conditions than ever, including obesity, diabetes, and cancer.

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience.View full ...

Dogs, cats, and other animals make wonderful companions and pets. Their presence can reduce stress, provide a sense of responsibility, and fill lives with joy. However, pets also carry pathogens that ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Friday urged member countries to reinforce global partnerships to prevent and control transboundary animal diseases (TADs), warning ...

Hundreds of infectious animal diseases are out there, and, without the right preventative measures, they can strike at any time. While most of these diseases spread only between animals, some can jump ...

Veterinarians working on the land in rural and regional areas do a lot more than treat individual animals. They are also one ...

Zoonoses are diseases and infections including viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi that are transmitted between animals and people. Innumerable case reports and epidemiologic studies have ...

A new book looks at the health links between animals and humans. June 12, 2012— -- intro: Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz is a sort of modern day Dr. Dolittle. For the past six years, the UCLA ...