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- 1Warming Climate Extends Mosquito Season, Scientists Seek New Controls●Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threat
Scientists are developing new methods to control mosquitoes as climate change lengthens mosquito season and expands the range of disease-carrying species. The mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth, spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue, and longer warm seasons give the insects more time to transmit dangerous illnesses. Climate researchers warn the public health threat is growing.
- 2Rabies returns to mainland Europe, experts warn▼Rabies is back in mainland Europe – here's why and what we can do to stop it
Health and wildlife experts are warning that rabies has re-emerged in mainland Europe, raising concerns about how the virus spread and what measures can stop it. Commentary focuses on the causes of the return and the steps needed to contain outbreaks and protect both people and animals.
- 3Health Professionals Say Plant Foods Missing From Dietary Guidelines●Most Health Professionals Think Key Plant Foods Underrepresented In Dietary Guidelines https:// plantbasednews.org/lifes
A survey suggests most health professionals believe key plant foods are underrepresented in official dietary guidelines. The finding points to a gap between what practitioners recommend for health and what national nutrition advice currently emphasises, with whole plant-based foods such as legumes, nuts and whole grains often receiving less prominence than animal products in public guidance.
- 4Tailored microbiome treatments hailed as future of veterinary medicine●Tailored microbiome interventions ‘the future’ of veterinary medicine
Veterinary experts say personalised microbiome interventions are set to become 'the future' of animal healthcare. The approach involves analysing and adjusting the balance of gut bacteria in individual animals, rather than relying on broad treatments like antibiotics. Supporters say targeted microbiome therapies could improve outcomes for pets and livestock while helping reduce antimicrobial resistance concerns in veterinary practice.
- 5Ibero-American Symposium on Ethnoveterinary Medicine Held▼II Ibero-American Symposium on Ethnoveterinary Medicine
The Second Ibero-American Symposium on Ethnoveterinary Medicine is drawing attention, with the Food and Agriculture Organization among those highlighting the event. The gathering brings together researchers and practitioners from across Ibero-America to discuss traditional and plant-based approaches to animal health, and how such knowledge can complement conventional veterinary practice.