Parasitic Diseases

DVM 360 - dvm360 DVM 360 - dvm360 Posted: 27 Feb 2020 09:00 PM PST The sarolaner-moxidectin-pyrantel chewable is 100% effective both in preventing heartworm and in killing adult fleas 8 hours after treatment. Zoetis has announced the FDA approval of Simparica Trio, the first isoxazoline combination product to provide comprehensive protection against the most common internal and external parasites, according to a company release . Through the combination of sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel, Simparica Trio protects dogs against heartworm disease, fleas, ticks ( Amblyomma americanum, Amblyomma maculatum , Dermacentor variabilis , Ixodes scapularis , and Rhipicephalus sanguineus ),roundworms (immature and adult Toxocara canis and adult Toxascaris leonina ) and hookworms ( Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala ).The product is approved for use in dogs 8 weeks and older weighing at least 2.8 lb, and is expected to be available by...

Small-scale pig keeping: preventing parasite build up in small-scale systems - The Pig Site Small-scale pig keeping: preventing parasite build up in small-scale systems - The Pig Site Posted: 28 Feb 2020 07:16 AM PST I would wager that every outdoor reared pig in large or small-scale systems is exposed to parasitic worms , and carries some form of worm burden that needs to be managed. Transmission of parasites can be either: Directly - through contact with another pig and/or its fomites eg, faeces or mucus. Indirectly - by using a paddock previously inhabited- even a few years ago - by a pig that shed parasite eggs. Indirectly - via mechanical transfer eg, birds / rodents visiting the paddocks with parasite eggs on their feet. Managing parasite populations on farm Safely managing on-farm rodent populations as best you can will have an impact on parasite build-up but preventing visiting birds is more of a challenge. You can feed...

Sen. Cory Booker, Dr. Peter Hotez take on neglected diseases - Baylor College of Medicine News Sen. Cory Booker, Dr. Peter Hotez take on neglected diseases - Baylor College of Medicine News Health warning following increase in Cryptosporidiosis notifications - Mirage News Five diseases you might not have heard of (but should definitely know about) - MSF UK Sen. Cory Booker, Dr. Peter Hotez take on neglected diseases - Baylor College of Medicine News Posted: 28 Feb 2020 09:35 AM PST Booker, Hotez call for legislative action in combating poverty-related diseases in the United States Neglected tropical diseases are the most common diseases affecting those living in extreme poverty across the world, including the United States. In an editorial published this week in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases , U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Dr. Peter Hotez , professor and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at ...

Tapeworms: How to tell if you have one - Fox News Tapeworms: How to tell if you have one - Fox News Posted: 14 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST A tapeworm is a parasite that you can get if you eat the infected and undercooked meat of an animal. (iStock) Dear Dr. Manny, I ate something on a trip to Brazil and now I've been having terrible stomach issues. I've read about people who have had tapeworms and I don't know if I have one. How do you know if you have a tapeworm? What do the eggs look like? How do you diagnose a tapeworm? Will the worm die on its own? Is it common to get a tapeworm?  Thanks for your question. A tapeworm is a parasite that you can get if you eat the infected and undercooked meat of an animal. So you could have gotten a tapeworm by eating something. It's hard to know if you have a tapeworm on your own, but the most common symptoms are abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, unexplained weight los...

A roadblock for disease-causing parasites - Science Daily A roadblock for disease-causing parasites - Science Daily Posted: 03 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST The thread-like parasite Dirofilaria immitis , causes canine heartworm, a debilitating disease in dogs. A related parasite, Brugia malayi , infects humans and is one of the parasites responsible for lymphatic filariasis, a neglected disease that affects 120 million and can give rise to elephantiasis, characterized by disfiguring and painful swollen limbs. Both conditions, caused by filarial parasites, are spread by the bite of a mosquito. And new research led by the School of Veterinary Medicine's Michael Povelones targets the mosquito itself as a means of bringing disease transmission to a halt. Studying a strain of Aedes aegypti mosquito that is resistant to infection with the heartworm parasite, the researchers discovered that this quality correlates with a hyper-charged immune respons...

Worm farm sets sights on adding weed waste to worm food menu - The GrowthOp Worm farm sets sights on adding weed waste to worm food menu - The GrowthOp Posted: 27 Feb 2020 07:35 AM PST Waste not, want not. An Oklahoma business has come up with what it sees as a creative and ecologically friendly way to dispose of unsaleable medical cannabis: let the worms have at it . Green Leaf Recycling in Muldrow, Okla. already uses earthworms to convert trash into premium-grade fertilizer, but the company is now hoping to add weed to the worms' waste-filled menu. "What we want to do is actually reclaim it and reuse it," owner Shawn Cowan told 4029 News. The operation consists of a former skating rink now filled with giant vats. Inside of these reside thousands of earthworms, more than 2 million when the facility is at full capacity, and although the wriggly residents currently chow down on waste like cardboard and old newspapers, Co...