Background. In addition to their harmful effects on animal health, zoonotic foodborne pathogens infect around 2.4 million people in the UK each year, resulting in an annual economic burden of £9.1 billion. Read more
Stingless bees (Meliponini) are essential pollinators in tropical ecosystems, contributing to the pollination of around 50% of flowering plants and thus supporting ecosystem health. Read more
Time flies when you are having fun. Humans experience ‘flow’, an altered mental state when intense task focus is coupled with feeling effortless and positive. Read more
Why are some individuals prone to obesity and yet others stay lean in an obesogenic environment? Obesity is highly heritable as are related metabolic traits. Read more
Background. The core challenge of understanding animal colouration is complex. animals exist in intricate ecosystems that interact differently with various observers, including predators, prey, potential mates and competitors1. Read more
Background. Captive/domestic animals are often exposed to long-term housing in confined, particularly barren, monotonous environments restricting behavioural opportunities. Read more
Background. For many years, the study of sentience was thought to be outside the scope of scientific research; the subjective experiences of animals were seen as inaccessible to objective scrutiny. Read more
Background. In addition to their harmful effects on animal health, zoonotic foodborne pathogens infect around 2.4 million people in the UK each year, resulting in an annual economic burden of £9.1 billion. Read more
Background. Although freedom of movement is a key pillar of animal welfare, and outdoor access is considered the best way to allow cats to exercise and express natural behaviours, restrictions often apply to owned cats. Read more
The vision of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC; https://www.cityu.edu.hk/jcc/) is to become a centre of excellence in veterinary medicine and life sciences education and research. Read more
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