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New saliva-based test detects malaria before symptoms appear
An easy-to-use saliva test to screen for the parasite that causes malaria has been developed by a team of researchers led by a University of Florida scientist.
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Bromethalin is poisoning the parrots of Telegraph Hill, study finds
March 18, 2019
Bromethalin, a common rat poison, is the agent responsible for a neurological disease that has sickened or killed birds from a popular flock of naturalized parrots that reside primarily in the...
Buying and selling cattle can link individual farms to thousands of others per purchase
March 14, 2019
Understanding the complex networks of 'contact chains' between British farms, could help identify potential routes for spread of infections and improve disease control strategies for the cattle...
Animal Airwaves
Defending zoo animals against fires
March 15, 2019
You’ve seen the devastating images of people and their pets fleeing wildfires. But, have you ever wondered how zoos keep their animals safe? Preventive measures include clearing brush away from...
Equine Parasites
March 15, 2019
More than 150 species of internal parasites can affect horses, causing disease and occasionally even leading to death. Recently, the approach to equine parasite control has changed, now with a...