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Dog owners help fight neospora

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August 29, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Dairy cows are at high risk from the parasite

Dog owners are being urged to clean up after their pets to help stop the spread of a virulent parasite.

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Warning – Parasite moving north

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August 15, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

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Two posts in one day, but we thought this was important. According to BBC News a parasite which can cause fatal illness in dogs has been found in Scotland for the first time, scientists have confirmed. Experts said that the parasite Angiostrongylus vasorum, also known as the ‘French heartworm’, could be moving north because of climate [...]

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