Why it matters: As human populations expand and environments shift, the human–animal interface grows—and with it, the risk of pathogens jumping species. Key finding: In an urban shelter cohort, Onchocerca lupi was detected in ~2% of dogs using a sensitive qPCR assay (1.9%), slightly higher than conventional PCR (1.6%). Takeaway: Monitoring shelter populations can surface low visibility threats and inform veterinary and public health response. The post What Shelter Dogs Can Tell Us About E...
