Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Video games offer clues to help curb animal disease outbreaks

October 14, 2019

As Asia and Europe battle African swine fever, University of Vermont research shows how farmers' risk attitudes affect the spread of infectious animal diseases and offers a first-of-its kind model for testing disease control and prevention strategies; Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Vaccine for African swine fever may save our bacon

May 16, 2019

New study shows wild boar can be immunized against the most significant worldwide threat to the swine industry by a vaccine administered via their food; Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Better understanding of dog body language could make interactions safer

January 9, 2019

A new study shows that both children and parents frequently misinterpret canine behavior, but a short training session can bring substantial and lasting improvements; Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

What makes a good working dog? Canine ‘aptitude test’ might offer clues

December 11, 2018

Frontiers in Veterinary Science: A new study demonstrates canine intelligence tests can be used to select top performers, which could make training of working dogs cheaper and faster.

New study demonstrates canine intelligence tests can predict top learners, making training of working dogs cheaper and faster; Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Dogs with noise sensitivity should be routinely assessed for pain by vets

March 29, 2018

Animal behavioral scientists report that dogs with associated musculoskeletal pain formed a greater sensitivity to noise: Frontiers In Veterinary Science [...]

A chicken-flavored electrolyte drink could help sniffer dogs stay hydrated

December 8, 2017

Electrolyte drinks can be a safe and effective hydration alternative for sniffer dogs working in hot weather, suggests a study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. [...]

Gene therapy can cure lameness in horses

November 2, 2017

The finding that DNA injected into damaged horse tendons can cure lameness has big implications for future of human medicine: Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Open science helping to eradicate rabies by 2030

October 25, 2017

A research topic on the control and elimination of dog-mediated human rabies comes at the perfect time to support efforts towards a rabies-free future. [...]

New section launch in Veterinary Science

August 22, 2017

We are proud and delighted to announce the launch of the new specialty section on Animal Reproduction – Theriogenology, within Frontiers in Veterinary Science. [...]