Parasites are an often-overlooked threat in pet care, especially for cats, as infestations can cause serious health issues ...

By Sharon AtienoOf the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting the African continent, Schistosomiasis, also known as Bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge endemic in more than ...

Researchers studying jaguars in Brazil's Pantanal region found dangerous parasites in the big cats' droppings.

Mexico will resume cattle exports to the United States starting this week, after the detection of screwworm parasites ...

The Great Lakes Fishery’s one of a kind pest control program is getting closer to ridding the lakes of its problem. Sea Lampreys are parasitic fish native to the Atlantic Ocean. They parasitize other ...

The use of commercial livestock dewormers has paid off in terms of animal health and productivity, but it has also resulted ...

Red-fronted lemurs have found an interesting way to ward off parasites—they chew up toxic millipedes and rub the goo all over ...

Typically, the parasite’s eggs develop into adult tapeworms in the intestines within five to 12 weeks. However, cysticercosis doesn’t result directly from eating undercooked pork. Instead, it is ...

Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop Spike in bird flu cases may still help lift U.S. egg prices above 2023’s record high, analyst says Published: Jan. 8 ...

Canine whipworm infections are tricky to diagnose but preventable with proper parasite control and environmental management ...

The patient’s condition, identified as cysticercosis, was caused by larval cysts of taenia solium (pork tapeworm) after consuming raw or undercooked pork.