#animal-health

#animal-health

The United States has closed its ports of entry to Mexican cattle due to concerns over the New World screwworm, a parasitic worm that can spread north.

The study highlights that while strong social relationships can benefit female gorillas' health, they may increase illness risk in males due to energy expenditure.

The British government has banned travellers from bringing meat and dairy products into the country to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, enforced since April 12th.

Agricultural authorities say no other sheep were infected, and the risk to people remains low.

"Dougie was only four-months-old when he became ill and started breathing much faster and harder than usual. I was very concerned and upset and am incredibly grateful to Richard and the NDSR team for getting him back to full strength."

Annise Tooley noted, 'I immediately looked it up and they say it's a rare condition but it's not harmful to her at all. Usually, it goes away after a few weeks but sometimes it doesn't.' This highlights that the condition, while rare, poses no health risks to Fiona.