Deadly Virus Surrounds the Pork Industry, and Environs

A deadly virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea, or PEDv, is estimated to have killed, on average, more than 100,000 piglets and young hogs each week since it first showed up in Iowa in May 2013, wreaking havoc on the pork industry.

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72-Year-Old Hunter Survives 19 Days Eating Algae, Lizards, and Squirrels In Forest [VIDEO]

A 72-year-old lost hunter survived 19 days eating algae, lizards, and squirrels in Mendocino National Forest after slipping and losing consciousness in a steep terrain during a hunting trip on Sept. 24.

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Pussy Cats may be key to HIV Vaccine

There have been numerous studies showing how dogs can benefit human health, by sniffing out cancer, for example. Now it is time for cats to shine, as researchers say they may hold the key to a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine.

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Cheryl Cole 'Heartbroken' Over Family Dog Cancer

Cheryl Cole has asked fans to send their "happy vibes" and "prayers" to her sick dog, Kiera.

The former Girls Aloud singer posted a picture of the Jack Russell, who has cancer, on Instagram.

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Cuddling dying pets can give owners deadly infections

In a country where two-thirds of households have pets, and nine out of 10 owners say their animals are regarded as family, it’s no surprise that pet owners want to comfort their four-legged loved ones in their final days.

 

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UK Woman eBays Almost Everything to Pay for Dog’s Surgery

 Vicky Hughes, a U.K. woman, has sold most of her belongings on eBay to pay for her dog’s surgery after she learned her pet insurance wouldn’t cover her pooch.

The 33-year-old Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, woman had to pay more than $6,000 for several hours of emergency surgery for her dog, Emma, the Daily Mail reported this week.

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Pay Serious Attention To Origin Of Getting a Puppy

Thinking of getting a new puppy? A study published recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests that, if you want a well-behaved pup, you should pay serious attention to its origin.

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Two-headed turtle born at US zoo

The female Texas cooter arrived at the US zoo on June 18 and will go on display in the Friedrich Aquarium.

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