Research
Review maps new therapeutic targets for spinal cord injury in pets
A new review highlights cell-signalling and immunomodulatory targets that could shape future SCI care in dogs and cats.
Lab & comparative
Laboratory-animal medicine, animal models, and comparative / translational research.
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Study maps facial tumor biology in endangered Milu deer
A new case report details the first integrated molecular profile of a spontaneous facial tumor in an endangered Milu deer.
Research
New lizard genomes sharpen model for vertebrate parthenogenesis
Chromosome-level genomes for two Caucasian rock lizards could advance research on hybrid-origin parthenogenesis.
Research
Review spotlights pathology technicians’ role in veterinary labs
A new review argues pathology technicians are essential to veterinary diagnostics, research, and teaching.
Research
Study tests temephos-Bti mix against Aedes albopictus larvae
A Frontiers study found a temephos-Bti mix outperformed single-agent expectations against Aedes albopictus in lab and field testing.
Research
New review pushes for clearer veterinary criteria for HLH
A new review says dogs and cats with hemophagocytic syndrome are still being diagnosed without standardized veterinary criteria.
Research
Pig study tests transformer model with forward-validation design
A new pig genomics paper argues that forward validation offers a more realistic test of prediction models for future selection candidates.
Outbreaks
JAVMA study boosts attention on Accuplex for canine tick screening
A new JAVMA study found Accuplex outperformed SNAP 4Dx Plus for Ehrlichia antibody detection in dogs.
Outbreaks
New spike-based PEDV ELISA targets herd surveillance needs
A new study describes a spike-based indirect ELISA for PEDV antibody detection in swine.
Research
Study tracks how plastination alters rat urogenital tissues
A new Veterinary Sciences paper finds later plastination stages cause the most structural change in rat kidney and reproductive tissues.
Research
Study proposes quality framework for animal cancer registries
Researchers adapted human oncology standards to create a 16-indicator framework for assessing animal cancer registry quality.
Research
Study links dog communication capacity to breeding and training
Harvard imaging research suggests both selective breeding and training shape how dogs process human communication.
Research
Japanese eel brain cell line offers new window into steroid signaling
A new Japanese eel brain-derived cell line could help researchers study sex steroid responses more efficiently in aquaculture research.
Workforce
Review finds promise, but thin evidence, for games in vet education
A new scoping review suggests digital games may support veterinary learning, but stronger evidence is still needed.
Research
Study describes rapid lateral flow test for Yersinia pestis
A new Veterinary Sciences paper reports an RAA-LFD assay targeting pla for rapid Yersinia pestis detection.
Research
Study flags circRtn4 as possible postmortem timing marker
A new Frontiers study suggests circRtn4 could help estimate postmortem interval in mouse brain tissue.
Research
New study adds to evidence base for guinea pig sperm freezing
A new Animals paper compares freezing methods for guinea pig sperm, adding data to a still-limited reproductive preservation literature.
Research
Texas A&M spotlights wider U.S. risk from canine schistosomiasis
Texas A&M researchers say Heterobilharzia americana may be more common and widespread in dogs than previously believed.
Research
Study links miR-18a and miR-19a to ERα regulation in CMT cells
A new canine mammary tumor study suggests two microRNAs may help suppress ESR1, a marker tied to prognosis.
Research
Study links dog and human aging biomarkers
A Dog Aging Project study found blood metabolites tied to mortality are strikingly similar in dogs and humans.
Nutrition
Honey bee diet study flags one pollen substitute for follow-up
A new honey bee study found one pollen substitute outperformed others on molecular and survival measures, but heat resilience remains unproven.
Research
Review spotlights canine oral melanoma as a translational model
A new review says canine oral melanoma closely mirrors human mucosal melanoma, supporting its use in translational oncology.
Research
Editorial maps new directions in endometrial disease research
A new Frontiers editorial says endometrial care is moving toward earlier diagnosis, tissue-safe therapy, and lower-antibiotic strategies.
Research
Rat study links zingiberene-selenium nanoparticles to fracture healing
A rat study found a zingiberene-selenium nanoparticle formulation improved several fracture-healing markers versus controls.
Research
Merck spotlights new peer-reviewed data on gilvetmab
Two new papers add peer-reviewed evidence for Merck’s canine PD-1 immunotherapy in melanoma and mast cell tumors.
Research
Study redraws bat family tree and points to a European origin
A major bat genomics study suggests bats originated in Europe and that echolocation arose before modern bat families split.
Drugs
Study tests lower-dose tigilanol tiglate for equine sarcoids
A new proof-of-concept study suggests lower-dose and delayed-release tigilanol tiglate may reduce treatment reactions in equine sarcoids.
Research
Review urges metabolic profiling in sperm biotechnology
A new review says endocrine and metabolic signals may help tailor semen processing across veterinary reproduction.
Research
Chile mite study adds two species and a gut-function hypothesis
A new Animals paper describes two Chilean Novophytoptus mites and proposes a new idea about eriophyoid digestion.
Research
New CCDS guidelines aim to standardize canine dementia diagnosis
First-of-their-kind CCDS guidelines give veterinarians a shared definition, staging system, and diagnostic pathway.
Research
Alpaca reproduction review maps progress, persistent ART hurdles
A new review says alpaca ART is advancing, but key barriers still limit reliable field use.
Research
Study maps novel PRND variants in cynomolgus monkeys
Researchers identified 15 previously unreported PRND variants in cynomolgus monkeys, including two predicted to alter Doppel structure.
Research
PET/CT study suggests splenic cutoff values in canine lymphoma
New canine lymphoma imaging data suggest PET/CT metrics may help identify splenic dissemination noninvasively.
Research
Study links Bt maize residue breakdown to soil fauna, not microbes
A multi-year China field study found soil fauna, not microbial α-diversity, drove decomposition of Cry1Ac maize litter.
Drugs
Plant-derived compounds gain attention in chilled gamete storage
A new review highlights plant-derived compounds as promising tools for chilled gamete storage in felids and canids.
Research
Study tests LLMs against human readers in calf carpal radiography
A new study found multimodal LLMs showed limited adjunctive value in scoring calf carpal radiographs for presumptive septic arthritis.
Research
Cat tumor genomics study sharpens One Medicine cancer research
A large feline cancer genetics study found shared driver mutations with human tumors, including FBXW7 in mammary cancers.
Research
Mouse study links energy restriction to follicle and bile acid changes
A mouse study suggests chronic energy restriction may impair follicular development through hepatic bile acid remodeling.
Research
3D gonadal culture systems gain traction in cats and dogs
A new review outlines how 3D culture platforms could improve fertility preservation in domestic cats and dogs.
Research
Pigeon brain study maps decision-state signals in avian forebrain
A new Animals study links pigeon forebrain network activity to different decision behaviors at maze entrances.
Research
Study explores Cytosorb clearance of cell-free hemoglobin
An in vitro porcine study adds to early veterinary evidence for hemoadsorption targeting cell-free hemoglobin.
Research
Study links Innexin2 and mTOR to crayfish limb regeneration
A new multi-omic study suggests Innexin2, mTOR, and DNA methylation help drive limb regrowth in red swamp crayfish.
Research
Study tests FiberWire for dorsal K-wire spinal stapling
An ex vivo rabbit study suggests FiberWire may be a viable non-metallic alternative to stainless steel wire in dorsal spinal stapling.
Research
Study tests oral levamisole to boost FMD vaccination in swine
A new two-species study found oral levamisole improved immune responses alongside standard intramuscular FMD vaccination.
Research
NCI award expands UF canine hemangiosarcoma research
A new $3.1 million NCI grant will use canine hemangiosarcoma to advance rare cancer research in dogs and people.
Research
Study tests live vaccine candidates for ovine caseous lymphadenitis
A new study explores attenuated live vaccine strains targeting three bacteria tied to ovine caseous lymphadenitis.
Research
Scorpion-derived peptide shows in vitro activity against DTMUV
A new study found the peptide Eval418 blocked duck Tembusu virus early in infection and disrupted virion structure in vitro.
Research
Cold exposure study links zebrafish behavior to husbandry conditions
A zebrafish study suggests 21 days at 18 °C can alter behavior, with implications for welfare and research reproducibility.
Research
Study probes biomarkers behind feline lung-digit syndrome
New pathology research examines RUNX2, osteocalcin, and vimentin in feline primary pulmonary carcinomas.
Outbreaks
Five CRISPR-edited PRV mutants sharpen the picture on virulence
A new PRV study compares five single-gene JM mutants to clarify how key viral genes shape phenotype and virulence.
Research
Tufts study suggests carvedilol won’t blunt doxorubicin in HSA
Early Tufts data suggest carvedilol may protect the heart without reducing doxorubicin activity in canine hemangiosarcoma cells.
Research
Study flags sperm contamination risk in ovine embryo sex-typing
A new sheep IVF study suggests residual sperm on the zona pellucida can skew PCR-based embryo sex calls toward male.
Research
Study links feline temporal lobe seizures to dentate gyrus changes
New pathology data suggest some cats with temporal lobe epilepsy-like seizures share hippocampal changes seen in people.
Research
XIST knockdown study adds to porcine reprogramming research
A new porcine cell study links antisense XIST knockdown to shifts in pluripotency-related gene expression.
Research
New HotStart LAMP assay aims to simplify B virus detection
A new proof-of-concept assay could widen testing options for macaque-associated B virus.
Research
Study clarifies how chickens regulate tryptophan metabolism
New research suggests chickens rely on TDO2 and IDO2, not IDO1, to link tryptophan metabolism with inflammation.
Research
Vanadium nasal exposure gains traction as rodent smell-loss model
A new review highlights intranasal vanadium exposure as a rodent model for studying toxicant-related olfactory dysfunction.
Workforce
Cornell spotlights new immunogenomics faculty hire
Cornell introduced Dr. Yana Safonova, a new Baker Institute assistant professor focused on comparative immunogenomics.
Research
Study links Chihuahua ancestry to coyotes and pre-contact dogs
New genomic research suggests Chihuahuas carry coyote ancestry alongside traces of pre-contact American dogs.
Drugs
Study urges caution on cranial epidural coverage claims
A new analysis says good outcomes after caudal epidurals don't prove reliable cranial abdominal blockade in dogs and cats.
Research
3D-printed cap aims to reduce cranial implant complications in macaques
A new case series describes a removable 3D-printed cap for rhesus macaques with chronic cranial implants.
Research
Penn Vet parasitologist Boris Striepen wins 2027 Wang Award
ASBMB named Penn Vet’s Boris Striepen the 2027 Wang Award recipient for advances in Cryptosporidium research.
Research
RECOVER issues first newborn resuscitation guidelines for puppies, kittens
RECOVER has released its first standardized newborn resuscitation guidance for puppies and kittens, with protocols tailored to the first minutes after birth.
Research
Rabies glycoprotein study links virulence to lower VAMP2 in mice
A new mouse study suggests rabies glycoprotein variation may drive neurovirulence and disrupt synaptic machinery.
Research
Hydrocephalus model rat shows disrupted retinal development
A new Veterinary Pathology study links Ccdc85c loss in rats to retinal dysplasia and abnormal retinal layer formation.
Research
Correction clarifies calf diarrhea AI model without changing results
A Frontiers correction updates the methods behind a calf diarrhea behavior model, but leaves its results and conclusions intact.
Research
Study links feline body condition, metabolism, and gut microbiota
A new feline study found microbiome and metabolomic differences by body condition, while FMT changed gut profiles without changing weight.
Research
Canine freeze-dried plasma could expand emergency transfusion access
A shelf-stable canine plasma product could make transfusions more practical in emergency, remote, and prehospital settings.
Research
Study explores MSH2 and MSH6 as markers in canine lung cancer
A small study adds mismatch repair proteins to the biomarker conversation in canine primary pulmonary carcinoma.
Research
Funding correction issued for white-lipped peccary anesthesia study
Frontiers corrected the funding statement in a 2026 white-lipped peccary cardiology and anesthesia paper.
Research
MRI radiomics study strengthens case for canine glioma model
A new comparative study found MRI radiomics could distinguish tumor tissue across canine gliomas and human glioblastomas with 80.33% accuracy.
Research
Study explores sleep loss and arrhythmia risk in dogs
New canine research links sleep deprivation, inflammatory cytokines, and possible arrhythmia risk.
Research
Study links swainsonine to lower testosterone in mouse Leydig cells
New research suggests locoweed toxin swainsonine suppresses testosterone synthesis through steroidogenesis-related genes and STAR.
Research
Review finds weak long-term evidence in animal LVA models
A new review says animal models for lymphaticovenous anastomosis still lack standardized long-term patency data.
Research
Review highlights overlooked PDA-PFO interplay in veterinary cardiology
A new review argues that concurrent fetal shunts may complicate PDA diagnosis and interpretation in veterinary patients.
Research
Orthopoxvirus model review highlights gaps in translational research
A new review maps the strengths and limits of orthopoxvirus lab models as mpox and other zoonotic risks keep veterinary surveillance in focus.
Research
Smart litter box study links feline elimination changes to CKD
Purina-backed research suggests at-home litter box monitoring may help surface early CKD-related changes in cats.
Drugs
Study examines APS as protection against nanoplastic sperm toxicity
A mouse study suggests Astragalus polysaccharides may reduce sperm and reproductive tissue damage from polystyrene nanoplastics.
Research
Deep learning study targets rat marrow lineages on routine H&E
A new Veterinary Pathology paper explores AI-based lineage identification in rat bone marrow from standard H&E slides.
Outbreaks
Study flags novel recombinant PRRSV-2 linked to MLV-like strains
A new PRRSV-2 study in China found a recombinant strain tied to two MLV-like viruses and highlighted limits of ORF5-only surveillance.
Drugs
Tangzhiqing rat study adds mechanistic detail in diabetes research
A new rat study links Tangzhiqing’s metabolic effects to PI3K/AKT signaling and reduced ER stress.
Research
Kindred unveils gene-edited dogs targeting major allergen
Kindred says two CRISPR-edited beagles no longer produce Can f 1, the major dog allergen, in an early proof-of-concept study.
Research
Study highlights mentolabial blood collection in rats and hamsters
A new JAVMA study suggests mentolabial sampling may offer a safe, repeatable blood collection option in rats and Chinese hamsters.
Research
Study links circHECA to Notch-driven hair follicle fate in goats
A new cashmere goat study connects m6A-circHECA, FUS, FOXM1, and Notch signaling in secondary hair follicle stem-cell differentiation.
Research
MRSA membrane disruption study points to virulence tradeoff
A new MRSA study suggests disrupting membrane microdomains may increase hemolysin-driven virulence.
Research
Study links colder climates to faster FADS gene evolution in rodents
A new study suggests cold environments are associated with faster evolution of two lipid-metabolism genes in rodents.
Research
Study links smooth newt freeze response to smaller body size
A new Animals paper found smaller, lighter smooth newts were more likely to display tonic immobility.
Workforce
NC State posts record summer for veterinary student research
NC State says 71 veterinary students joined its summer research program in 2026, the largest cohort in its history.
Workforce
Review finds gaps in veterinary surgical simulation training
A new review finds veterinary surgery simulators are widely used, but still concentrated in low-fidelity canine sterilization training.
Research
Texas A&M AI tool may sharpen canine heart disease tracking
A new PLOS ONE study suggests RadAnalyzer can measure canine heart size on x-rays with clinician-level consistency.
Drugs
Study points to isoflurane in septic hypertensive rat model
A new Frontiers study found isoflurane better preserved hemodynamics than injectable protocols in septic hypertensive rats.
Research
Texas A&M spotlights extreme immune gene diversity in herring
Atlantic herring may have the most diverse known MHC class II immune genes among vertebrates.
Welfare
March targets animal testing as US policy shifts gather pace
A September march to Marshall BioResources builds on Ridglan’s closure and growing pressure to reduce animal testing.
Outbreaks
New peptide-based ELISA aims to improve Getah virus surveillance in swine
A new swine ELISA targets Getah virus antibodies as researchers push for better surveillance tools.
Research
Study suggests dogs distinguish fear from sadness in human faces
Awake fMRI data suggest dogs may distinguish specific human facial emotions, including fear and sadness.
Research
Study maps how pigeon brains categorize number
New research suggests pigeon entopallium neurons encode numerosity in categorical, time-dependent ways.
Research
Review tracks rise of time-lapse imaging in cortical porosity research
A new review says longitudinal imaging is reshaping how researchers study cortical bone remodeling in animal models.
Research
Review urges strain-level view of Lactobacillus johnsonii
A new review says L. johnsonii’s veterinary value depends on the strain, host context, and delivery format.
Research
AP2X-1-deleted Toxoplasma strain shows vaccine promise in mice
A new murine study suggests an AP2X-1-deficient Toxoplasma strain could be a live attenuated vaccine candidate.
Research
Study characterizes salivary pleomorphic adenomas in aged macaques
A new case series details rare salivary pleomorphic adenomas in aged rhesus macaques and their diagnostic features.
Research
Study explores gene-expression screening for seabass deformity risk
A new seabass study suggests gene-expression markers and machine learning may help flag larval batches at risk for saddleback syndrome.
Research
Meta-analysis sharpens estimate of vaccine-associated sarcoma risk in cats
A new review estimates feline vaccine-associated sarcomas occur in about 8.8 cases per 100,000 vaccinations.
Drugs
Study tests oral Lactococcus platform for bovine interferon delivery
A new preclinical study links high-potency bovine interferon design with oral Lactococcus delivery against VSV and BEV.
Research
Study adds breed-specific heart size ranges for eight dog breeds
A new AJVR study reports breed-specific VHS and VLAS reference intervals for eight canine breeds.
Research
Study links body condition score to PRP variability in dogs
A new canine PRP study found body condition score, not age or sex, tracked with platelet enrichment.
Research
MIZAR 2.0 canine precision study advances hemorheology validation
A new canine study examines whether MIZAR 2.0 delivers repeatable hemorheology results, a key step before broader veterinary use.
Outbreaks
New milk ELISA aims to strengthen Brucella surveillance
Researchers report a bead-based ELISA for detecting Brucella directly in milk, with possible surveillance value.
Drugs
Study links Xuebijing to reduced H2S-induced splenic pyroptosis
A rat study suggests Xuebijing may blunt inflammasome-driven spleen injury after acute hydrogen sulfide exposure.
Nutrition
Review spotlights collagen peptides’ signaling role in vet nutrition
A new review argues collagen peptides may act as signaling molecules, but clinical proof in pets still lags.
Drugs
Review highlights shared drug targets in Plasmodium and Babesia
A new review argues that conserved erythrocyte-stage biology could help speed cross-species antiparasitic drug discovery.
Research
Mitogenomic study probes how venom evolved in Meiacanthus blennies
A new Animals paper adds mitochondrial evidence to the evolutionary story behind venomous Meiacanthus blennies.
Research
Study flags possible spinal nerve tumors in Smilodon fossils
A new Frontiers paper links foraminal widening in Smilodon vertebrae to possible spinal nerve tumors and broader concerns about inbreeding.
Research
Study finds pigeons can learn to spot abnormalities on lung CTs
Researchers found trained pigeons could distinguish normal from abnormal lung CT scans and generalize to new image types.
Welfare
Simple enrichment adds evidence for better BALB/c mouse welfare
A new mouse study supports practical paper-based enrichment as a meaningful welfare refinement.
Research
Texas Tech vet students publish horse MEED, dog cancer studies
Two Texas Tech vet students published early findings on equine MEED genomics and a potential drug combo for canine osteosarcoma.
Research
Study points to REV-ERB agonists as a future MUO therapy path
A new perspective links REV-ERB agonists to targeted immune control in canine MUO, but clinical evidence in dogs is still ahead.
Workforce
NC State to repeat VetRISE after successful high school pilot
NC State says its first VetRISE summer research program for 11 high school students was successful and will return in 2027.
Research
Study suggests iFalcon V700 tolerates small positioning errors
An ex vivo rabbit-eye study found the iFalcon V700 kept bias under 2 mmHg despite changes in distance, angle, and position.
Research
Canine iPSC study advances lab-grown red cell research
Osaka researchers generated canine red blood cell-like cells from iPSCs, an early step toward alternative transfusion products.
Research
Study sharpens macaque model for Q fever pneumonia research
A new pathology study strengthens the cynomolgus macaque model for Q fever research and countermeasure development.
Research
Study maps pelvic sex differences in Wistar rats across puberty
A 3D morphometric study found pelvic sex differences in Wistar rats become clearer after puberty.
Research
Study tests postmortem NMR as a rat welfare refinement
Researchers report postmortem NMR may estimate subcutaneous fat in rats without an extra live-animal scan.
Research
Study maps multi-organ drivers of growth divergence in grass carp
A new multi-omics study links uneven grass carp growth under high-density culture to coordinated changes in brain, liver, and muscle.
Research
Study questions value of valved pins for communal IV bags
A JAVMA study found a needleless 1-way valved dispensing pin did not reduce bacterial contamination of shared IV fluid bags.
Research
Case report highlights flow cytometry’s role in rare canine ALL
A Frontiers case report shows flow cytometry was key to diagnosing a rare aberrant T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a dog.
Research
Study benchmarks polyaxial combination-hole locking plate mechanics
A new Frontiers study reports baseline screw push-out and bending data for a 3.5-mm veterinary polyaxial combination-hole locking plate.
Research
Genes review highlights dendritic cell vaccines for canine mammary cancer
A new review argues personalized dendritic cell vaccines could help address recurrence in canine mammary cancer.
Outbreaks
Snail immune study adds detail to canine lungworm transmission
New research examines how giant African snail immune cells respond to Angiostrongylus vasorum.
Research
Study points to sex-specific gut stress signals in yellowstripe goby
A new transcriptomics study suggests male and female yellowstripe gobies show different intestinal stress signatures.
Research
Why measured hemoglobin is gaining ground over MCHC
CHCM is emerging as a more reliable in-clinic red cell metric when MCHC may be distorted by sample interference.
Research
Study probes blood-based hypertension signals in aging giant pandas
An exploratory multi-omics study links hypertension in older giant pandas to blood-based molecular changes and levamlodipine response.
Research
Study links Y-linked gene signatures to ram testicular dysfunction
A new sheep study found Y-linked expression patterns that separate normal testicular maturation from dysfunctional states.
Research
Study maps a multi-epitope vaccine candidate for Rhodococcus equi
A new in-silico study proposes a vaccine candidate for Rhodococcus equi, but clinical validation is still ahead.
Research
Study probes host-directed role for Houttuynia in M. bovis pneumonia
A new in silico study suggests Houttuynia cordata may modulate host pathways in bovine Mycoplasma bovis pneumonia.
Research
Penn Vet BEST1 dog study helps move gene therapy into clinic
Penn Vet’s canine BEST1 research helped support a human trial for a rare inherited retinal disease gene therapy.
Research
Pet dogs help refine targeted cytokine strategies in cancer
A new review highlights how tumor-targeted cytokine delivery in dogs could advance cancer care for pets and people.
Research
Benign nodal epithelial inclusions may mimic metastasis in macaques
A new cynomolgus monkey case report highlights a rare lymph node finding that can be mistaken for metastatic disease.
Research
Study tests AI-assisted 3D modeling for ovine brain anatomy
A new study suggests AI-supported 3D modeling may complement traditional sheep brain anatomy methods.
Research
New model suggests rats show empathy, with limits
A new framework argues rats show affective empathy, but not the fuller mental-state sensitivity seen in humans.
Research
Retroviral envelope review highlights immunosuppression pathway
A new review links retroviral transmembrane envelope proteins to immune dysfunction in FeLV, KoRV, and other infections.
Drugs
Rat study links protective autophagy to cadmium liver injury
A new Frontiers study suggests autophagy may help limit cadmium-induced liver injury in rats.
Drugs
Study maps astragaloside IV targets in chickens
A Frontiers study identified 15 candidate chicken protein targets for astragaloside IV using proteome-wide computational screening.
Research
New bat brain cell models could expand One Health research
Researchers established primary and immortalized brain cell models from Savi’s pipistrelle, a European bat species.
Research
Zebrafish study links slc6a4a loss to copper-driven retinal defects
A new zebrafish paper ties serotonin transporter deficiency to copper buildup, retinal injury, and partial rescue with copper-targeted interventions.
Research
Spontaneous rhabdomyosarcomas reported in Dmdmdx rats
A new report adds spontaneous rhabdomyosarcoma to the lesion profile of Duchenne muscular dystrophy rats.
Drugs
Study supports 7-day protection for Vanguard B Oral in dogs
A new AJVR study found Vanguard B Oral protected dogs against Bordetella challenge 7 days after vaccination.
Research
Systematic review examines large-animal BRONJ models
A new review outlines how zoledronate-based non-rodent models may better reproduce stage 2 jaw osteonecrosis.
Outbreaks
Study ties pollen beetle ingestion to fatal enteric disease
A Veterinary Pathology study adds evidence that Astylus atromaculatus can cause rapid, fatal enteric disease after ingestion.
Research
Mouse study advances live-attenuated toxoplasmosis vaccine research
A new mouse study suggests the gene-edited PruΔgra47 strain may protect against acute and chronic toxoplasmosis.
Research
Study flags recombinant porcine sapelovirus with neuroinvasive signs
Chinese researchers report a recombinant porcine sapelovirus linked to severe diarrhea, neurologic signs, and brain tissue detection.
Research
Study validates RT-qPCR reference genes in rhesus macaque blood
A new Animals paper identifies stable housekeeping genes for blood-based RT-qPCR in rhesus macaques.
Research
Blood test study points to earlier clarity on canine splenic masses
A four-microRNA blood panel may help distinguish canine splenic hemangiosarcoma from benign splenic masses before surgery.
Research
Two new flea mitogenomes add to sparse vector genomics data
Researchers sequenced two Neopsylla flea mitogenomes, adding new data for phylogeny and species identification.
Research
Nigeria study examines parvo breakthrough infections in dogs
A new study explores why some vaccinated dogs in Nigeria still developed parvovirus.
Research
AI model aims to classify cat and dog emotions from vocalizations
A Frontiers study reports high accuracy for an AI model classifying cat and dog emotions from recorded vocalizations.
Research
Disney and UF restore vision for Kendi the white rhino
A rare cataract surgery helped a 27-year-old white rhino at Disney’s Animal Kingdom see again.
Research
Japanese study highlights HER2 and BRAF targets in canine lung cancer
A new study found recurrent HER2 and BRAF mutations in canine pulmonary adenocarcinoma, supporting future molecular testing and targeted therapy research.
Research
Rat study links aluminium chloride to renal cortical injury
A new rat study found high-dose aluminium chloride disrupted kidney injury-repair balance, with L-carnitine offering only partial protection.
Research
Case report links canine TB to reverse zoonosis in household
A new case report describes human-to-dog TB transmission and flags hypercalcaemia as a possible clinical clue.
Drugs
Case series sharpens the picture on ILE in veterinary neurotoxicosis
A new multicenter case series links ILE-related plasma partitioning with early neurologic improvement in dogs and cats.
Research
Review maps where fetal sexing ultrasound works best in livestock
A new review says fetal sexing by ultrasound is often limited more by field feasibility than by diagnostic accuracy.
Research
Canine stem cell vesicle study sharpens focus on regenerative cargo
A new canine MSC study examines how inflammation and shockwave treatment may alter extracellular vesicle miRNA cargo.
Research
Peru study adds molecular detail to poorly understood fish trematode
A new Animals paper refines the description and phylogeny of Lobatostoma anisotremum from Peruvian grunt.
Research
Pig study compares two immunosuppression regimens
A new pilot study found two porcine immunosuppression protocols had similar safety, but different depth and durability of immune suppression.
Regulation
Benin study finds high biosafety risk across veterinary labs
A new assessment found all veterinary labs surveyed in Benin were rated high risk for biosafety and biosecurity gaps.
Research
AI study targets a tough feline GI biopsy diagnosis
A new study found AI could help distinguish feline intestinal lymphoma from LPE on biopsy slides.
Research
Study identifies plant compound as in vitro PDCoV inhibitor
A new Animals study found notoginsenoside R1 reduced PDCoV infection in vitro by restoring SERCA2-mediated calcium balance.
Research
Study links CACNA2D1 to ovarian immune signaling in ovulation
Mouse and cell-culture data suggest CACNA2D1 helps drive ovulation by recruiting ovarian macrophages.
Research
ZZ1 vaccine candidate shows cross-protection against G. parasuis
A new piglet study suggests the multi-epitope vaccine ZZ1 may broaden protection against key G. parasuis serotypes.
Research
Study compares point-of-care and lab crossmatch testing in cats
A new feline transfusion study found moderate agreement between point-of-care and laboratory antiglobulin-enhanced major crossmatch tests.
Research
Study finds HFNOT lowers work of breathing in anesthetized dogs
A new AJVR study found HFNOT reduced work of breathing in anesthetized dogs without changing systemic oxygen delivery or consumption.
Research
Study finds regional differences in equine flexor tendon properties
New AJVR data suggest the equine superficial digital flexor tendon isn't mechanically uniform from end to end.
Research
Study links maternal ATRA to neonatal pig lung nerve development
A new swine study suggests maternal ATRA may shape neonatal lung development, but it's far from a field-ready recommendation.
Research
Review recasts veterinary heart failure as a multiorgan disorder
A new review argues canine and feline heart failure should be approached as a systemic, multiorgan syndrome, not just a cardiac disease.
Research
Sox gene mapping study expands seasonal breeding model in ground squirrel
A new Veterinary Sciences study links Sox gene family patterns to seasonal reproduction in the Daurian ground squirrel.
Research
Study links SH3PXD2B to oxidative stress in M. bovis infection
New research suggests M. bovis may induce macrophage oxidative stress through the host protein SH3PXD2B.
Drugs
Mouse study points to atorvastatin as adjunct in giardiasis
A new mouse study found atorvastatin reduced Giardia burden modestly but showed stronger anti-inflammatory effects.
Research
Penn Vet maps hidden architecture of the retina’s first synapse
Penn Vet researchers used U-ExM to reveal nanoscale ribbon-synapse structure in canine retina and detect early disease changes.
Research
Study examines desmopressin’s hemostatic effect in anesthetized dogs
A new study found DDAVP shortened buccal mucosal bleeding time in healthy anesthetized dogs.
Research
Prime-edited Nectin-1 may open a new path for PRV resistance
A new study suggests prime editing of porcine Nectin-1 can block pseudorabies virus without fully knocking out the receptor.
Drugs
Mouse study tests ferritin nanoparticle strangles vaccine
A new mouse study explores a five-antigen ferritin nanoparticle vaccine for strangles, but equine efficacy remains unproven.
Research
New spike-based PEDV ELISA aims to sharpen herd serology
Researchers developed a spike-region indirect ELISA for PEDV antibody detection and immunity assessment in pigs.
Research
Oncolytics bets pelareorep can prime tumors for immunotherapy
New Oncolytics data argue pelareorep may work best as an immune-priming partner in hard-to-treat cancers.
Research
Madagascar hissing cockroach gains attention as a research model
A new review highlights Gromphadorhina portentosa as a practical invertebrate model as pressure grows to reduce vertebrate animal use.
Research
Captive acacia rat study adds detail to arboreal behavior
A new study tracks how captive Acacia rats move and posture on different substrates.
Research
Editorial maps next phase of endometrial disease research
A new Frontiers editorial links uterine inflammation, diagnostics, and microbiome-focused therapies across species.
Research
Study assesses macaque-specific tonometry mode for primate IOP
An ex vivo study suggests a macaque-specific rebound tonometry mode may improve intraocular pressure measurement in non-human primates.
Research
Cat cancer genomics sharpens One Health research focus
New feline cancer genomics and viral oncology findings are strengthening cats’ role in translational cancer research.
Research
Study examines how deeper bedding affects mouse cage microclimate
New mouse data suggest bedding volume may shape cage humidity and behavior without undermining key research measures.
Research
Equine MEED genomics study points to a new mutation target
Whole-genome sequencing in a horse with MEED identified a candidate immune-signaling mutation for follow-up.
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Study tests smartphone cattle measurements against manual methods
A new study suggests smartphone imaging could support cattle morphometrics, but accuracy still varies by trait.
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Penn Vet maps progression of inherited blinding disease in dogs
Penn Vet researchers traced how PRCD advances in dogs, with implications for diagnosis, prognosis, and retinal therapy development.
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Study finds region-specific differences in equine SDF tendon
New AJVR research suggests the equine SDF tendon’s mechanics and biochemistry vary by region.
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Rat study finds limited melatonin benefit in hyperprolactinemia
A new rat study found hyperprolactinemia altered stomach, duodenal, and liver tissues, while melatonin showed only limited protective effects.
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Penn Vet maps PRCD progression in dogs and humans
Penn Vet researchers report that PRCD retinal thinning follows a consistent peripheral-to-central pattern in dogs and humans.
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Sheep liver organoids could cut animal use in nutrition research
A new ovine hepatic organoid model may help ruminant researchers study metabolism with fewer live animals.
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AI shows moderate accuracy for canine urothelial carcinoma on x-rays
A new study found AI could detect canine urothelial carcinoma on abdominal radiographs with moderate accuracy, performing best in advanced cases.
Nutrition
Schisandrin B study links zebrafish gut changes to lower glucose stress
A newly accepted zebrafish study suggests schisandrin B may reduce diet-driven oxidative stress, inflammation, and tissue injury.
Research
Study finds similar glycocalyx biomarkers with isoflurane, sevoflurane
A randomized canine study found no significant serum glycocalyx biomarker differences between isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia.
Drugs
Study examines extended-release buprenorphine in Amazon parrots
New AJVR research adds pharmacokinetic and body temperature data for extended-release lipid buprenorphine in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots.
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NC State tests resistance training for dogs with chronic kidney disease
A new pilot study is evaluating whether home-based resistance training is safe and feasible for dogs with CKD.
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Study refines CT models for measuring whole-body fat in rabbits
A new rabbit imaging study suggests CT-based fat segmentation can estimate whole-body adiposity with research potential.
Research
Chicken study advances base editing in primordial germ cells
A new paper reports efficient cytosine base editing of AR and DMRT1 in chicken cells and primordial germ cells.
Nutrition
Study links oral DHA to airway immune changes in healthy horses
A new AJVR study found oral DHA supplementation altered alveolar macrophage metabolism and airway lipid profiles in healthy horses.
Research
Study tests AI to identify common canine skin lesions from photos
A new Veterinary Dermatology study found AI models topped 90% accuracy in identifying four common canine skin lesion types.
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Review explores CRP’s possible role in VEEV brain disease
A new review examines whether CRP may contribute to CNS injury during Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus infection.
Research
AI-assisted ovine brain mapping points to new anatomy workflows
A new study tests whether AI and 3D modeling can support sheep brain anatomy alongside traditional dissection.
Drugs
Study gives first PK data for ertugliflozin in horses
A new equine study suggests enteral ertugliflozin is rapidly absorbed and may support once-daily dosing.
Research
AI model aims to identify chick sex at day 4 without opening eggs
A new Animals study reports 92.26% accuracy for non-destructive day-4 chicken embryo sexing.
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Review urges a multiorgan view of canine heart failure
A new review argues canine heart failure should be managed as a systemic, multiorgan disorder, not only a myocardial disease.
Research
Mouse study points to vaccine path for canine mammary tumors
A new fusion-protein study in mice suggests an early immunotherapy path for canine mammary tumors.
Recalls
Study finds PFOS alternative 6:2 FTSA also harms zebrafish liver
A new zebrafish study suggests the PFOS substitute 6:2 FTSA may also cause liver injury and oxidative stress.
Research
Study maps body measurement loci in Yili horses
A new genomics study links body measurement traits in Yili horses to candidate genetic loci.
Research
Heated anesthetic circuit reduced heat loss in rabbits
A new AJVR study found warmed inspired gas helped limit peri-anesthetic heat loss in New Zealand white rabbits.
Drugs
Study adds clinical evidence for lipid emulsion in pet neurotoxicosis
A new case series links stronger xenobiotic lipid partitioning during ILE to early neurologic improvement in dogs and cats.
Workforce
Ohio State spotlights department giving at veterinary college
Ohio State is steering donors toward department-level funds for specialty training, research, and preventive medicine.
Research
Rabbit tumor case highlights risks of sex misidentification
A rabbit presumed male was found to have a malignant Müllerian tumor, underscoring the need to verify sex in puzzling abdominal cases.
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Review suggests key brain regions often compete during processing
A new review argues the amygdala and perirhinal cortex often compete, not just cooperate, in shaping information processing.
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Review recasts amygdala, perirhinal cortex as frequent rivals
A new review says two key brain regions may compete, not just cooperate, during information processing across mammals.
Outbreaks
Experimental H5N1 vaccine shows promise in dairy calves and mice
University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers reported early H5N1 vaccine data showing strong immune responses in calves and protection in mice.
Welfare
Penn Vet launches Maggie’s Fund for emergency care access
A new Penn Vet fund aims to help pet parents afford emergency care at Ryan Veterinary Hospital.
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Veterinary radiation oncology study finds uneven naming standard adoption
A new study found wide variability in how five veterinary radiation oncology centers use standardized structure nomenclature.
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Cats gain attention as models for virus-linked liver cancer
New research links feline hepatitis B virus to liver cancer, strengthening cats’ role in One Health oncology.
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Study validates canine urine 5-HIAA ELISA against LC-MS/MS
A BSAVA-funded study found a canine urinary 5-HIAA ELISA tracked well with LC-MS/MS, with caution needed at higher concentrations.
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Study examines 14-day cold storage for canine platelet units
A new study suggests canine platelet concentrate stored at 4°C may remain viable for 14 days, with important limits on function.
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Study suggests refrigerated canine platelets may last 14 days
A new study suggests canine platelet concentrates stored at 4°C may remain viable for 14 days, with possible implications for blood bank access.
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MicroRNA blood test research advances canine splenic mass triage
A 2025 study suggests serum microRNAs could help distinguish canine splenic hemangiosarcoma from benign masses.
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Preclinical study suggests histotripsy spares bone in canine OSA
Virginia Tech researchers found histotripsy preserved bone integrity in ex vivo canine osteosarcoma samples.