The Deadly Tapeworm Spreading Across America Has Reached the Pacific Northwest

A dangerous tapeworm linked to severe disease in humans and dogs has now been detected in Pacific Northwest coyotes for the first time, raising new public health concerns.
SFGate

Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread

(THE CONVERSATION) A moose in Minnesota stumbles onto the road. She circles, confused and dazed, unable to orient herself or recognize the danger of an oncoming semitruck. What kills her is the impact ...
Drovers

The End of Blanket Deworming: Why Your Parasite Strategy Must Change

Stop guessing and start testing. Fecal egg count reduction tests can identify resistance in your herd before parasite loads ...
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Pinworms in children. What they are and why they cause nighttime itching

Most parents know that moment of dread – your child is scratching furiously in the middle of the night, pulling at their ...