New evidence that wild armadillos spread leprosy to humans
An international team of researchers has found that human contact with wild armadillos has contributed to extremely high infection rates of a pathogen that can cause leprosy.
An international team of researchers has found that human contact with wild armadillos has contributed to extremely high infection rates of a pathogen that can cause leprosy.
John Maday: A new report from the American Cervid Alliance (ACA), titled “Current Scientific Knowledge about CWD,” compiles research results and CWD trends, and the authors suggest the problem might be less severe than commonly believed.
There’s a new horse vet in town – make that two – and while the husband and wife duo (Bret and Chelsea Luedke) may be new to running a business of their own, their equine know-how stems from generations of veterinarians before them and a genuine love of horses.
CWD sampling efforts were targeted around towns with active captive cervid facilities, winter feeding operations, and/or high cervid densities. We collected samples from 476 deer, which were sent to the Colorado State University- Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory for testing. All samples tested negative for CWD prion.
Without vets, farmers and the nation’s food supply are more vulnerable to disease outbreaks. It also could mean sick and infected animals will increasingly go untested, said Mark Stetter, the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University.
Dr. Rebecca Ruch-Gallie, the service chief for community practice at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, recommends investing in childproofing gear to ensure your home is safe for your dog.
Stephanie McGrath, a veterinary neurologist at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is one of the only researchers currently studying the effects of CBD on dogs.