Spain has confirmed three cattle outbreaks of EHE serotype 7, its first detection in the country and the EU. Vaccines authorised against serotype 8 do not protect cattle against the newly detected variant.
The Poio farm was honoured at the 33rd Porc d’Or awards after judges praised its preventive health management and close cooperation between its veterinarian and farmer. Antibiotic use remained very low throughout 2025.
Spain’s medicines agency warns that human minoxidil can cause severe cardiovascular toxicity in pets, especially cats. In one set of reports, 8 of 62 cats that developed symptoms died; exposure can come from contaminated hands or bedding.
The II Feria Nacional de Adopciones ‘Pet Friendly’ is under way at Albacete’s IFAB, with 32 shelters from across Spain. The Diputación is presenting ‘Emperrados’ and its work to support adoption and prevent abandonment.
Madrid’s transhumance festival is set for Sunday 25 October, with 1,250 sheep and 160 goats taking an alternative route because of the camp in Puerta del Sol. The flock will bypass Sol and Cibeles this year.
Cats accounted for 59% of adoptions recorded on the Adopta con Tiendanimal platform in 2025. Yet older animals and those with illnesses remain harder to place, including Papuchi and Amapola at a Madrid-area sanctuary.
In Barcelona, Hoare traces Blake’s sea creatures through Melville and T. E. Lawrence. His 520-page book takes an associative route that can leave readers searching for the thread.
A CSIC study found more antibodies in urban birds during years with human West Nile outbreaks. Blackbirds and sparrows could help show where the virus is circulating in Spain.
Ana Peleteiro has revealed the unexpected death of her dog Lea, marking a painful moment in her life. The athlete opened up on social media about the impact of Lea’s passing and the bond they shared over a decade.
A powerful gas explosion tore through a recently built apartment block in Valdemoro, Madrid, killing three dogs and injuring a fourth. Residents escaped harm, but the blast prompted a major emergency response and left the building’s community shaken.
Torrential rain left parts of Barcelona and nearby towns underwater. Trains stopped, and residents were told to stay inside as emergency crews responded to flooding at hospitals and homes, along with transport hubs across Catalunya.
MSD Animal Health presented Nobivac NXT at its Madrid headquarters, where more than 110 distribution partners attended the first launch meeting. The company is entering a market in which around one in five cats still does not receive vaccination.
Samsung has unveiled a smaller Galaxy SmartTag 3 with up to 790 days of battery life. The new tracker also works with iPhone and adds automatic location alerts.
China will send two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta after Xi Jinping announced the move before Donald Trump. The deal revives a long-running feature of Beijing's foreign policy.
A new data system will monitor canine leishmaniosis across the Iberian Peninsula. It draws on climate records and sand fly surveillance, while veterinary diagnoses help forecast where risk may rise.
A European project is designing an early warning system for Spain and Portugal. It will combine climate data with veterinary and public health records to support earlier action against canine leishmaniosis.
Madrid hosted a specialist feline medicine session on September 23. The programme focused on everyday veterinary work, including vaccination and cancer treatment, with diagnosis and imaging also on the agenda.
On September 22, all interurban buses in Murcia will run free for a day. The regional government wants to shift daily routines and encourage greener travel, while highlighting its investment in electric buses and improving access for everyone.
A family’s peaceful morning tea in Srinagar turned chaotic when a bird of prey dropped a live snake into their garden. Wildlife SOS responded quickly, relocating the startled reptile safely and restoring calm to the household.
Quino, a six-year-old Labrador trained to find survivors in disaster zones, died in Valencia after returning from a mission in Venezuela with unexplained hemorrhages. His health quickly declined, leaving veterinarians and his handler searching for answers as support poured in from across Spain.
A burned-out truck carrying 25 tons of octopus sat for nearly a month on the A-381, leaving drivers to deal with the smell and raising questions about insurance and public safety.
Quino, a celebrated rescue labrador from Valencia, died after returning from Venezuela with unexplained bleeding. Despite intensive care and support from veterinary specialists worldwide, the cause remained unknown. His death has prompted questions and widespread expressions of solidarity.
A simple wooden box with a touchscreen and AI camera is changing how scientists study wild capuchins. In just two weeks, eight monkeys figured out how to use the device for banana rewards, opening new doors for field research without removing animals from their habitat.
A 58-year-old man suffered a life-threatening injury after being gored by a bull in Navalcarnero. He underwent emergency surgery in the bullring before being airlifted to hospital. The incident has renewed questions about the festival’s status and safety.
A two-metre marine reptile fossil found in Asturias has been identified as Ichthyosaurus anningae, the first confirmed find of the species outside the United Kingdom. The discovery adds to what scientists know about Jurassic marine life in northern Spain.
A European bat barely 7 centimeters long has landed at the center of global virus surveillance efforts. Scientists have mapped which mammal families deserve the closest scrutiny, shifting the focus from broad speculation to precise, data-driven priorities.
A respected veterinarian in Marugán is closing her clinic after decades of service. Despite a profitable business and loyal clients, no one is willing to take it over. The closure will leave 500 rural pet owners without local care.
Reports put this season’s green turtle hatchlings on Tetiaroa at more than 54,000, but systematic monitoring counted 15,614 in 2024-2025. Intensive monitoring and targeted protection have helped make the atoll a refuge for a species under global threat.
A 64-year-old woman died after being gored by a bull during Ayna’s festival run. Emergency teams intervened but could not save her, and all planned festivities were suspended.
When the queen vanishes from a Bombus impatiens colony, a select group of workers steps up. New research finds that these bees become more mobile and basic, with greater reproductive activity, reshaping the colony’s social structure.
A Catalan court has ordered the parents of a deceased 18-month-old into custody without bail. They face charges of homicide and child abandonment, as well as animal cruelty, after police found the baby's remains and dozens of neglected dogs.
A missing baby in Santa Bàrbara has led to a major police investigation. Authorities rescued 28 neglected dogs from a sealed home, and a couple was detained in Valencia on suspicion of homicide.
A couple was arrested in Valencia after their baby disappeared in Tarragona. Police searching their home found 28 malnourished dogs and dead animals. The search for the missing child is ongoing.
An orca destroyed a yacht’s steering near Vigo, forcing a tense return to port. Marine biologists on the scene say the animal reacted to the vessel’s speed, not out of aggression. The incident reflects a growing pattern along Spain’s Atlantic coast.
Catalonia will offer financial support to businesses affected by swine fever restrictions. The aid targets restaurants and farms in closed green areas. Companies must show a 30% drop in turnover to qualify.
