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Deworming: Next steps in disease prevention

July 1, 2008

West LaFayette, Ind. — Following an aggressive deworming schedule for dogs and cats could have a significant impact on the zoonotic transmission of parasitic diseases, according to one expert.

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Update on babesiosis, leptospirosis in dogs

July 1, 2008

Q: Please provide a review on canine babesiosis and canine leptospirosis.

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Sterilization drug in works for wildlife, possibly companion animals

May 1, 2008

College Station, Texas — Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) are finalizing development of an oral contraceptive to help to control wildlife populations and that might one day be modified for companion animals.

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WSU building new school to study zoonotic diseases

May 1, 2008

Spokane, Wash. — With the help of a $25 million grant, Washington State University is building a School for Global Animal Health that will focus on vaccination, diagnostic and eradication research for zoonotic diseases.

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An update on anaplasmosis in dogs

April 1, 2008

Canine anaplasmosis is caused by one of two gram-negative, obligate, intracellular bacterial agents, Anaplasma phagocytophilum or Anaplasma platys. Both types are likely spread by ticks and can occur worldwide.

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Have You Heard? Toxoplasmosis and schizophrenia: A link? (3:30)

February 12, 2008

People exposed to Toxoplasma gondii have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, says a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

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ClinQuiz: Parasitology

February 1, 2008

Test your veterinary parasitology knowledge with this short interactive quiz.

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Method for containing zoonotic viruses shows promise

February 1, 2008

National Report — Scientists are testing a method of blocking two large-animal viruses — both considered potential bioterrorism agents — from infecting humans, by using an "entry inhibitor" approach.

West Nile human vaccine tests backed by FDA

January 10, 2008

Aiea, Hawaii - 1/10/08 - Initial testing for a human West Nile Virus vaccine has gotten the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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