This week’s One Health roundup has updates on human cases of H5N1 avian influenza in Southeast Asia, a look at research underway on an experimental drug that could help injured dogs (and possibly humans) walk again, video showing how studying a snake’s slither could lead to better search-and-rescue robots, and much more.
Thanks for reading, and have a happy and healthy weekend!
Vietnam reports 1st bird flu death in 2 years
The Associated Press
Cambodia finds first case of H5N1 infection in human in 2012
Xinhua (China)
Helping Injured Dogs Walk Again
New York Times
VIDEO: Snakes Improve Search-and-Rescue Robots
YouTube
Inexpensive substance may prevent harm from E. coli food poisonings, mouse study suggests
Washington Post
Virginia Horse Confirmed Positive for Rabies
The Horse
Wildlife moves in response to global warming
Economic Times
Hero dog revolutionizes shelter policy to let battered women keep pets
New York Daily News