Veterinary care

Potential Pandemics: Canine Coronavirus, Influenza D

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Researchers warn that canine coronavirus, which has been linked to human respiratory illness in Southeast Asia, and influenza D, commonly found in cows, deserve closer monitoring to prevent future human outbreaks. RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Underrecognized Zoonotic Threats: Influenza D virus and canine coronavirus, both originating in animals, have shown signs of human infection and … Read more

Ruth, beloved elephant at New Bedford zoo, dies at 66

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Ruth, the 66-year-old year Asian elephant who called New Bedford home for the last 38 years, has passed away. A release from the Buttonwood Park Zoo said Ruth was surrounded by her animal and veterinary care team at the time of her passing on Friday. “Ruth was beloved by so many,” Buttonwood Park Zoo Interim … Read more