This week’s One Health roundup includes stories on the risks of Salmonella from small turtles and recently recalled pet food, how a warmer winter led to an increase in vehicle-wildlife collisions, the high cost of dog bites, the latest in animal research, and much, much, MUCH more (it was a busy week).
Thanks for reading, and have a happy and healthy weekend!
Pet Turtles Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
WSBT-TV (Ind.)
Recalled pet food can put people at risk
Sun Sentinel (Fla.)
Minnesota farmer going on trial in raw milk case that pits food safety against consumer rights
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Rabid bat found flying in Oregon home
KVAL-TV (Ore.)
A New Link Between Cats and Human Health
Paw Nation
Animal health and human health are inextricably linked
The Hill
Animal Disease Research Misses the Human Perspective, Say Researchers
ScienceDaily
Vets Without Borders provides animal care to improve human welfare
The Province (Canada)
Malaria discoveries could pave way for new therapies
Medical Xpress
Lab mice reveal path to dementia cure
Reuters
Gila Monster Saliva Reduces Food Cravings
LiveScience
Fish Guts Could Say Which Species Survive Climate Change
Live Science
Car-wildlife collisions rose in mild winter, insurer finds
MSNBC
Leading insurer pays $109M for dog bite claims
Houston Chronicle
Senior living centers across US accept more pets
The Associated Press