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Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health

AVMA News

The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health officials because of the viruss ability to infect diverse animal species, including pigs, big cats, and humans, raising fears of a potential pandemic.

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What supermarkets don’t show you about U.S. pig farms

Animal Equality

She’s just one pig among many—trapped in a holding pen on a Kansas farm. When she sees her friend collapsed on the floor, she moves closer. Nudges her leg gently. She nudges again, harder this time. Still nothing. She sniffs along her friend’s legs, then up toward her torso. As if searching for signs of life.

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Advances in animal genome editing continue apace

AVMA News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently green lit for human consumption five genetically modified pigs at Washington State University. Meanwhile, a team of geneticists have reportedly created the first calf born with immunity to bovine viral diarrhea virus.

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Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation

AVMA News

Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep for disease control and euthanasia of pigs after a fire.

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Medicated feed against swine parasites, dysentery withdrawn

AVMA News

The combination medicated feed containing Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) and Lincomix (lincomycin) for use in pigs has been voluntary withdrawn by its sponsor, the Food and Drug Administration announced June 30.

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Awesome Pig Sanctuary

Critter News

Pigs Peace Sanctuary is a wonderful place. They rescue farm pigs and pot-bellied pigs,farm animals, dogs, cats, you name it. Tags: animal sanctuary pot-bellied pigs. We've visited it.

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10 reasons why guinea pigs make great pets

4 The Love Of Animals

10 reasons why guinea pigs make great pets – by James Alston writing for ExoticDirect ExoticDirect offer pet insurance for guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, mice and other small pets. They also insure parrots, reptiles, tortoise and even pygmy hedgehogs!