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Colds in the Cowshed – Researchers Declare War on Pathogens
It starts with a scratchy throat; your head throbs and your eyes burn. But not only we humans suffer from such symptoms as coughing, a runny nose and a sore throat in the autumn – colds are among the most common illnesses among cows, too, at this time of the year.
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Healthy Animals, Healthy Food
Christmas is approaching and with it the time of special sumptuous treats.
Whether it's a festive roast or a Christmas goose – these days consumer can rely on one thing more than ever: the quality of their food. The manufacturers of veterinary medicines make a major contribution here. They respond to the ever-growing demands of consumers by continually reviewing and improving their own efforts.
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Flea Allergy Causes Hair Loss
Fleas might be tiny – but they can make life very unpleasant. Dogs in particular know how aggravating bites from the little bloodsuckers can be: they can lead to tormenting skin allergies.
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Global Warming Will Cause Dog Days
Climate change seems unlikely to leave even our dogs cold. With rising temperatures, parasites are on the advance worldwide and making life difficult for our four-legged friends. This makes protective measures increasingly important.
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Combating the parasite
When coccidiosis strikes, dangerous parasites are at work.
It causes suffering in animals – and worries farmers: coccidiosis – the infestation of an animal's intestine by an aggressive parasite – can be fatal and destroy entire herds. The pathogens are extremely resistant – a real challenge, also for research.
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Clever parasite – Fox tapeworms on the advance
Ever since foxes have been expanding their habitat to cover towns and villages, a dangerous parasite has been coming ever closer: the fox tapeworm.
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Dog-Lovers' Nightmare
Heartworms are dreaded parasites – especially in holiday regions.
The heartworm is to be found all around the Mediterranean, as well as in the tropics and subtropics. It is one of the most dangerous of parasites – and it loves heat and dogs. The boom in tourism to warm countries over the last 20 years has also opened the borders for the heartworm. In the USA, it has been spreading at near-epidemic speed.
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