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Cats spread toxoplasmosis to humans. Photo by Luis García How can I prevent toxoplasmosis? There are several general sanitation and food safety steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming infected with Toxoplasma gondii. Cook food to safe temperatures. A food thermometer should be used to measure the internal temperature of . . . → Read More: Toxoplasmosis Prevention Brucellosis is spread to humans by unpasteurised milk. Photo by Janine Chedid on Wikimedia Diagnosis of brucellosis relies on: Demonstration of the agent: blood cultures in tryptose broth, bone marrow cultures. The growth of brucellae is extremely slow (they can take until 2 months to grow) and the culture poses a risk to . . . → Read More: Brucellosis Diagnosis, Treatment and Occurrence Mosquito Photo by Pratheep P S, www.pratheep.com PREVENTION IS THE BEST PROTECTION As the virus is only spread by mosquitoes, staying inside from dusk to dawn and wearing long sleeved clothing are your best bets but if you are going to be exposed to insects, your options include: Insect repellants: substances applied to . . . → Read More: West Nile Virus Prevention Vegetables help prevent prostate cancer and other cancers. Author: Nathan Freitas What you can do Your odds of prostate cancer prevention may be increased by exercising and eating a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fish. Maintaining a healthy weight also can help. There’s no sure way to prevent prostate cancer — . . . → Read More: Prostate cancer prevention Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF) is a viral disease of cattle and buffalo. Typically, affected animals are only sick for a few days, hence the alternative name - Three Day Sickness. Clinical signs There is a sudden onset of fever- as high as 41°C compared with the normal temperature of about 38°C. The temperature returns . . . → Read More: Bovine Ephemeral Fever: Three Day Sickness in Beef Cattle What is coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease that affects cattle, sheep, goats, swine and poultry. The disease is caused by microscopic protozoan organisms known as coccidia that inhabit the cells of the intestinal lining. Each class of livestock has a species-specific coccidia; there is no cross-infection between species. At least nine species of . . . → Read More: Coccidiosis in Beef Cattle |
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