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$7M grant rescues dog study investigating rapamycin for canine aging

AVMA News

Dog Aging Project researchers will investigate rapamycins ability to extend lifespan and improve health span in dogs.

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New investigation reveals dangers of Brazil’s Self-Control Law

AnimalEquality.net

Animal Equality’s investigation reveals the impact of Brazil’s 2022 Self-Control Law, which reduced government oversight of slaughterhouses. The latest investigation, featuring never-before-seen footage, uncovers significant failures in cow and chicken… Source

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EIA outbreak kills 21 horses in Southwest US

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Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service investigation confirmed that 21 horses tested positive for equine infectious anemia as of late May across California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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‘Staggering disease’ discovered in Colorado mountain lion

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Researchers are encouraging further investigations to determine just how prevalent the virus is in area wildlife. For the first time in North America a case of rustrela virus infection, also known as staggering disease, has been identified in a wild mountain lion.

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy cattle

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State and federal officials continue to investigate after highly pathogenic avian influenza is identified in clinical samples obtained from dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas

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Investigations expose abuse on salmon farms

AnimalEquality.net

Over a four-month period in 2024, whistleblowers captured drone footage at three UK salmon farms. These salmon farms are operated by three of the UK’s largest salmon producers. Two of the farms are certified by RSPCA Assured, and the third is accredited by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.

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How do new veterinary graduates really feel about their student debt?

AVMA News

In 2021, the AVMA and the VIN Foundation collaborated on a study to investigate the financial challenges faced by new graduate veterinarians, including student loan debt. The research aims to inform future support programs for early career vets.

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