Study to investigate farm dog spread of life-endangering parasite

A new study is seeking to investigate if interactions between people and farm dogs in rural Wales could be helping a harmful tapeworm parasite spread between species. Despite decades of public health campaigns, the parasite responsible for hydatid disease remains endemic in mid-Wales. The region is recognised as a hotspot for the disease, which poses […] The post Study to investigate farm dog spread of life-endangering parasite appeared first on Agriland.ie.