Heterobilharzia americana, a flatworm commonly known as liver fluke, was discovered in the Colorado River in Blythe, a community on the California-Arizona border, its first known presence in California. “I was super excited to finally provide an answer as to what was happening with those dogs,” Dillman said in a phone interview on Wednesday evening. Los Angeles County Department of …
Australia will cease efforts to eradicate varroa mite and transition to management of the deadly bee parasite. Key points: Resources will be reallocated to slowing the spread of the pest Non-compliance from beekeepers and illegal hive movement was a major factor in the failed eradication effort Government and industry groups made the unanimous decision to move to a management approach …
In a significant breakthrough in the battle against malaria, researchers have identified Nitrofurantoin, a common antibacterial drug, as a potential candidate for repurposing to treat the deadly disease. Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, poses a significant public health threat, especially in India. The World Health Organization reported an estimated 247 million cases of infections from Plasmodium …
The movement of bees within New South Wales has been halted following the discovery last week of a deadly parasite at the Port of Newcastle. Key points: NSW Police and biosecurity officers are tasked with enforcing the emergency order The Agriculture Minister says it's not certain how the mite got into the country If the mite were to spread it …
