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College Station, Texas -- Researchers are experimenting with a tiny fly to take the sting out of the power of fire ants, which can threaten young calves.

A new study has cemented the fact that obese horses are more likely to die from laminitis.

Denver -- Shelter cats suffer from a wide variety of conditions like upper respiratory disease and ringworm. To address these problems, Morris Animal Foundation's Helping Shelters Help Cats program is funding three new research studies.

Read about a rescued orangutan and dog that have become inseparable, an orangutan who has a record deal, and nine more stories featuring the wonder of animals.

Raleigh, N.C. -- A clinical trial to evaluate new medication for idiopathic epilepsy in dogs is being conducted in several cities nationwide through the end of this year, with veterinary neurology specialists participating.

Brisbane, Australia -- The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science in Australia has requested, and will be granted, an AVMA Council on Education (COE) consultative site visit.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Researchers from North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of North Carolina's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have teamed up to pinpoint the cause of and improve treatments for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in canines and humans.

Lexington, Ky. -- The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) this week upheld the five-year suspension of a track veterinarian accused of possessing banned medications, including cobra venom.

In reaction to the EPA's findings of an increase in adverse events associated with spot-on flea and tick products, CAPC says that there is a low risk of such events when veterinarian-dispensed products are used appropriately.

CAPC cites low safety risks for topical spot-on flea and tick products following a recent EPA advisory.

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to ban transporting horses in double-deck trailers.

Pet rats are the source of infection in about 30 Europeans who developed skin lesions caused by cowpox.

Greenfield, Ind. -- Elanco Animal Health signed a deal with Australia-based Starpharma Holding Ltd. this week to collaborate on the development of new animal-health products.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center was cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

A study has found that most animals do things such as seeking just the right treat or getting a "spa" treatment for no other purpose but pleasure.

A new Web resource for ferret health has been developed by Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Fever ticks continue to spread in Texas despite a quarantine, officials report.

Alberta, Canada -- A $5 million grant has been awarded to a team of veterinary researchers in Canada to uncover the causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

A new resource for exotic animal enthusiasts has been launched by the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Stillwater, Okla. -- The Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Science's Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital has partnered with a sports flooring company to develop a new flooring type for horses.

National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to know more about organic dairy farming and whether it's as healthy for cows as it is for people.

After escaping a slaughterhouse, Molly the calf briefly ran the streets of New York City and will now live out her life on an organic farm that also serves as an animal rescue.

Davis, Calif. -- States facing budget constraints are increasingly looking at higher education to help close their deficits, and the University of California-Davis is no exception.

National Report -- The latest update on the nationwide outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM) that began about five months ago shows 18 stallions in six states and five mares in three states so far confirmed CEM-positive by the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories.

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A component of soy has been found to inhibit the growth of canine B-cell lymphoma.

Ames, Iowa -- Iowa State University's Hygienic Laboratory is one of the first public health laboratories to conduct confirmatory testing for the H1N1 virus.

Take a virtual stroll through Forbes Traveler's list of the best American zoos, which emphasize more natural environments and habitats.

Plum Island, N.Y. -- The risk of African horse sickness virus (AHSV) and bluetongue virus (BT) entering the United States is considered low, but the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is rewriting the nation's emergency response plans, saying pathways do exist for them to enter the country.