The Journal

Worming a way out of a parasite predicament

“Out of sight, out of mind” is an expression often used to describe something that cannot be seen, so it is easily forgotten. On the subject of herd health, this phrase can easily be applied to our ...
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Internal Parasite Management Program

Struggling with parasite control in your flock or herd? Learn strategies to effectively manage internal parasites (worms) and reduce the risk of dewormer resistance on your farm during our 'Internal ...
The Journal

Worming your way out of parasite resistance

It is no secret that cattle deworming products are becoming less and less effective. Dr. Christine Navarre, DVM, Extension veterinarian at Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, spoke about ...
STAT

Sporting night vision goggles, a scientist probes the internal clocks that help parasites infect people

In the 1700s, French astronomer Jean-Jacques d’Ortous de Mairan noticed that the leaves of the mimosa plant opened towards the sun and closed at dusk. His discovery was in keeping with thousands of ...
Science Daily

Malaria parasite ticks to its own internal clock

Researchers have long known that all of the millions of malaria parasites within an infected person's body move through their cell cycle at the same time. They multiply in sync inside red blood cells, ...
WPBF

Do you need to cleanse your body of parasites? A doctor explains the social media fad

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...