AHT study leads to 'definitive' treatment for equine sarcoids


A new treatment for periorbital sarcoids in horses that does not produce any significant acute adverse effects has been hailed the most effective pioneering technique to treat the condition to date.

In a research paper, AHT scientists identified high dose rate brachytherapy (HDRB) as the best way of treating the lesions, which is often difficult due to their invasive nature and location.



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What Would Happen If We Eliminated The World's Mosquitoes?


Can we get rid of them, and what would happen if we did? This is easily the most common question type I'm asked to answer, in various forms. "What’s the point of mosquitoes?", "What role do mosquitoes play in the ecosystem?", "Should we get rid of all the mosquitoes?"


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Evidence-based growth standards chart for dogs


Researchers from the University of Liverpool collaborating with University College London, Banfield Pet Hospitals and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition have developed the first evidence-based growth standards chart for dogs.


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Scientists Link 'Cat' Parasite To Common Neurological Disorders


A new study shows that Toxoplasma gondii — a brain parasite often transmitted to humans by cats — triggers various changes in the human brain which potentially allow the pathogen to exacerbate several pre-existing neurological conditions. It's a worrisome finding given that around eight million Australians are infected with the parasite, but more work is needed to assess T. gondii's full impact on human health.


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