Exotic eye worm rapidly invades US by spreading from testes of fruit flies By Beth Mole, August 14, 2024 In a battle of bear versus exotic eye worm, the eye worm wins—and that’s bad news for all of us. Researchers on Wednesday reported the first known infection of an exotic eye worm in a black […]
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Microbiome diversity predicts risk of disease in young racehorses August 14, 2024 The more types of gut microbes a foal has at just 4 weeks old is directly related to its future health and its success on the racecourse, according to a study from researchers in the United Kingdom. “Early-life gut bacterial community structure predicts […]
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United States undercounts bird flu in cattle as farmers shun testing By Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek, August 15, 2024 WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, August 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers’ reluctance to test their animals and risk the economic consequences of a positive […]
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6 wild birds in Maine test positive for West Nile virus, state’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) says By Russ Reed, July 31, 2024 AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that six wild birds from multiple counties in the state tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile virus. […]
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) moves to limit salmonella in raw poultry products By Devi Shastri, July 29, 2024 The Agriculture Department on Monday announced plans to limit salmonella in poultry products in the U.S., a proposal that officials say will keep contaminated meat off store shelves and lead to fewer illnesses. Under the […]
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Tick-Borne Diseases On the Rise in New England, How Will It Affect Farms? By Tom Venesky, July 27, 2024 As tick-borne diseases continue to increase across New England, a study in Vermont is looking into the significance of the risk to farmers. Cheryl Sullivan, a research assistant professor and entomologist with the University of Vermont, […]
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Dozens were sickened with salmonella after drinking raw milk from a California farm By Jonel Aleccia, July 10, 2024 Dozens of salmonella illnesses have been linked to raw milk from a California farm, a far wider outbreak than previously known, according to newly released state records. As of February, at least 165 people were sickened […]
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Maine Town Warned of Mosquito-Borne Illness By Leela Stockley, July 9, 2024 The town of Orono was notified by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention that mosquitoes in the area are carrying a virus that causes Jamestown Canyon Virus. According to the Town of Orono’s Facebook page, the community received a verbal notice from […]
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A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next? By Cynthia McCormick Hibbert, July 1, 2024 As a vaccine against Lyme disease enters late-stage clinical trials, scientists around the globe are already looking beyond Lyme and exploring the possibility of an anti-tick vaccine that could effectively protect against all kinds of […]
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Preparation is key in protecting pets, livestock By Christopher Green, June 29, 2024 Taking proactive steps before a hurricane can greatly increase the chances of safety for pets and livestock, helping residents avoid injury to their animals, Dr. Paul Daniel, veterinarian at Victoria Veterinary Clinic, said. “If we’re talking about pets, dogs, cats, small reptiles […]
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