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Varroa destructor: This parasitic mite feeds on the bees' fat reserves, not on their blood
Varroa is not a vampire, as was once believed, but rather a werewolf. A new study, conducted by the University of Maryland, challenges long-held theories regarding the feeding h...
Equines: A Research Project Targets Epizootic Lymphangitis in Sub-Saharan Africa
The University of Liverpool, Brooke, SPANA, and the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust have just launched a new five-year research project aimed at studying the impact of epizootic l...
Vector-borne diseases: A pan-African program to control infections in dogs and cats is launched
A comprehensive surveillance program for vector-borne transmission of infectious diseases in dogs and cats has just been launched by the African Small Companion Animal Network (...
Internal parasites: Marine fish are not immune to roundworms
The number of parasites in wild fish has increased 90-fold. This rise in parasitism poses risks to human health and to economies that depend on fishing. In particular, nematodes...
Canine Obesity: The Physical Condition of Dogs Undergoing Sterilization Has a Significant Impact on Their Lifespan
The effects of excess weight on longevity were studied in middle-aged, spayed or neutered dogs belonging to twelve popular dog breeds, who were monitored by a veterinarian and t...
Age-Related Diseases: Dementia in Dogs and Cats Is Now Better Recognized and Diagnosed
Dementia is no longer a rare condition among aging dogs and cats, warns Meghan Herron, a professor at Ohio University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (United States). However,...