Gastrointestinal Diseases from Animals

Last year, actor and country musician Ryan Bingham was in Hawaii with Remi Warren, one of the biggest names in the hunting world. On the Island of Lanai, the two set out for one of the tastiest game meats in the entire animal kingdom… axis deer. The project is titled "Hunt, Catch, Cook," and as Warren explains in the video, it goes beyond just killing something to eat… it's about the unity and camaraderie that all hunters share with each other. It's friendship, food, storytelling… so much more than pulling the trigger or letting an arrow fly. However, when you finally do have to pull the trigger or drop the string, you can grill your own teriyaki venison backstop like Ryan and Remi. After their successful hunting trip, Bingham and Warren also hit the water to do a little saltwater fishing too. The video concludes with an acoustic jam session that features Bingham's hit song "Southside of Heaven," however the video also featured Bingham's ...

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) has received a $383,358 grant for habitat restoration projects through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's RESTORE Colorado program. The project funding was announced today during the Colorado Partners in the Outdoors conference in Vail. MDF will be working in cooperation with the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and other partners to restore habitat for mule deer, sage grouse, and other wildlife in sagebrush rangelands through the work of Northwest Colorado Sagebrush Habitat Partnership Coordinator, Jamie Nogle. MDF and its partners will leverage the RESTORE grant with additional funds for a total impact of more than $775,000 for projects including: land restoration and improved management on rangelands impacted by the 139,000-acre Pine Gulch fire; invasive weed treatment; conifer removal; fencing removal and modification; improved land management practices; and mes...

The deer population in Canada's western regions has come under threat of a strange, debilitating and highly communicable infection that is spreading like wildfire. The epidemic chronic wasting disease (CWD) is raging among the deer population in the prairies and parklands and is a concern in two Canadian provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, the VICE World News reported. According to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), chronic wasting disease, also known as the zombie disease, is a prion disease that affects deer, elk, moose, sika deer and reindeer. The disease can affect animals of all ages and can be fatal. At present, there are no treatments or vaccines for the disease. Why 'zombie' disease? When a deer is infected by CWD, it may lose the fear of humans and other predators. They may show some other symptoms like drooling, poor coordination, stumbling, depression, paralysis and behaviour changes. As a result of these outward symptoms, people often refer to CWD as ...

Recently reported cases of the often fatal bacterial infection leptospirosis in dogs in Sydney have raised the issue of animal diseases that also affect humans. This zoonotic disease is spread by rats and other rodents. However, this latest cluster in dogs has not been accompanied by human cases in the Sydney area so far; dog cases aren't always accompanied by human cases nearby. So what is leptospirosis? And what can we do to protect ourselves and our pets from this potentially fatal disease? Read more: Health Check: what bugs can you catch from your pets? There have been at least six confirmed cases of canine leptospirosis so far in Sydney's inner west and city in 2019, with three in May and June. Five of the six dogs died. So far, these cases have been confined to one part of Sydney but we don't know the source of the infection. Some people have speculated that recent building work may have dispersed rats and ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - We're talking about southern flying squirrels in today's Zoo Buddy segment! Lisa Taylor from the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo said, "Flying squirrels are nocturnal and they're teeny tiny. These little guys are actually omnivores which means they like to eat plants and seeds and stuff." Taylor says they love hanging out in trees. "They have these tiny claws that hold on super good, like Velcro on the trees, and what they're known for is this little flap of skin on the side. It's attached to her wrist and it's attached to her ankle it's called the patagia and when they take the leap they don't actually fly they actually glide and they can glide over 90 meters if need be and their tail is like their little rudder and they have a cool little flat tail and it goes straight up in the air then it kind of turns to the side to direct them in what direction they're going to go," Taylor said. Lisa said this squirre...

A survey has found that endangered and threatened insects and spiders, as well as common species that provide valuable ecological services, can be easily purchased– without adequate oversight – through basic internet searches, according to a new Cornell study. For example, the Luzon peacock swallowtail, one of the rarest butterflies, which is listed as endangered both internationally and in the U.S., and is illegal to trade, was found for sale at Amazon.com pinned in a display box for around $110. Many species of live tarantulas, which are not threatened with extinction but whose trade is strictly controlled, were also readily discovered for sale as pets without any oversight or enforcement. These results are concerning given that insects are in steep decline globally due to habitat loss, pesticides, invasive species, urbanization, pollution, and climate change. Some entomologists have estimated that the Earth is losing about 10 to 20% of all insect species every decade, a...

By CANDACE KREBS Contributor Market premiums for cattle that qualify for Certified Angus Beef hit a record $182 million last year. But while black-hided cattle hold considerable sway within the industry, other breeds and marketing programs give producers an opportunity to diversify breeding strategies. Mike Anderson is department chair for the agriculture program at Northeastern Junior College at Sterling, where he teaches beef cattle reproduction. "If you drive through the country you see a lot of black cows," he said. "Obviously one of the stories we tell in my classes is what a great branding and marketing concept Certified Angus Beef has been." But another thing they talk about is the importance of crossbreeding, which first became popular in the 1950s, due to the natural performance-enhancing effect of heterosis. "It's the only free thing we get in this business," he quipped. While the American beef herd has become increasingly monochr...

Facility Violates Endangered Species Act and State Law, Court Filing Contends For Immediate Release: April 27, 2022 Contact: David Perle 202-483-7382 Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Joined by members of the public who visited Waccatee Zoo and were appalled by its mistreatment of animals, PETA has just filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina against the local roadside zoo, under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and South Carolina's public nuisance law. The lawsuit alleges that the facility confines and exhibits more than 460 animals—such as lions, ring-tailed lemurs, and other ESA-protected animals—in conditions in which they're deprived of appropriate veterinary care and other necessities. Among other allegations listed in the lawsuit, the plaintiffs argue the following: Inadequate veterinary care for Lila the tiger, among other failings, led to the endangered tiger's death at the facility. She had spent months wasting away, losing fur, a...

If you've felt green around the gills recently, or heard more tales than usual about stomach upsets, you might have wondered if Omicron or its subvariant, BA.2, are causing an increase in gastrointestinal issues. Some clinicians have also reported seeing more COVID-19 patients suffering from GI symptoms in recent weeks.  But medical experts say there are a few possible explanations — and it's not necessarily due to the COVID-19 strains currently circulating in Canada. Diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain have been recognized as common symptoms of COVID-19 since early in the pandemic, while nausea, reflux, heartburn, loss of appetite and weight loss are also recognized as potential symptoms. Have a coronavirus question or news tip for CBC News? Email: ask@cbc.ca Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti, an infectious diseases specialist in Mississauga, Ont., said he's recently seen a higher proportion of COVID-19 patients whose primary symptoms are gastrointestinal.&nb...

Aaron Knight grew up on a New Hampshire farm, and has raised dairy and beef cattle his whole life. Growing up, he says, "fuel was cheap and prices were pretty good, and we used a lot of chemicals, and that was just the way you did it." That's not the way he raises cattle anymore. Until he left Appleton Farms this past April, Knight managed a herd of about 90 beef cattle on the Ipswich farm. Cattle at Appleton are raised on pasture, and eat only grass and hay their whole lives. The farm focuses on soil health, sustainable ecosystem management and humane animal handling. WBUR met Knight in January to walk around the farm and talk about cows, climate change and sustainable farming for its newsletter "Cooked: the search for sustainable eats." The interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. Can I start with a stupid question? So, the cows go out and eat the grass, and they fertilize the pasture as well? Can you explain this whole system? We...

Mako sharks are classified as endangered. A group of beachgoers on Sunday rescued a struggling beached shark in Perth, Australia. According to 9News , the group who were visiting Quinns Rocks saw the species, believed to be mako shark, which swim close to the shore.  A video posted on Reddit showed the distressed shark thrashing in the shallow water while opening and closing its mouth. In the same video, around seven men can be seen pushing the shark back into the ocean.  Take a look: It is to mention that mako sharks are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, as per 9News . Therefore, the group of men rescuing the species was indeed termed heroic deed by social media users.  Viral Video | Daring Mid-Air "Plane Swap" Stunt Ends In Crash in Arizona While sharing another video of the same beached shark, a Reddit user even outlined the events. "It got helped, this was when it firs...

Overview Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a rare infectious disease that begins with flu-like symptoms and progresses rapidly to more severe disease. It can lead to life-threatening lung and heart problems. The disease is also called hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. Several strains of the hantavirus can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. They are carried by different types of rodents. The most common carrier in North America is the deer mouse. Infection is usually caused by inhaling hantaviruses that have become airborne from rodent urine, droppings or saliva. Because treatment options are limited, the best protection against hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is to avoid contact with rodents and safely clean up rodent habitats. Products & Services Show more products from Mayo Clinic Symptoms The time from infection with the hantavirus to the start of...

Recently South Africa has experienced heavy rains which resulted in floods in some parts of the country. In the coastal city of Durban hundreds of people have died and families have been displaced in the aftermath. Water pipes, sewerage systems and roads have also been damaged. Public health experts, Juno Thomas and Linda Erasmus from the country's National Institute for Communicable Diseases explain what kind of health risks can emerge as a result of flood disasters and what actions can be taken. What health risks do floods create? Flood disasters result in five categories of health risks: Acute events: drowning and trauma Noncommunicable diseases: people with chronic health conditions may not be able to access health services or take the medication they need Healthcare infrastructure: damage or disruption to healthcare infrastructure and systems Mental health: anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder Infection How do floods ...

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With 17 bulls on offer there is a good selection of well grown young sires suitable for both beef and dairy herds. David Smith, President of the local Hereford breeders association reports that interest in the breed is on the increase as farmers look to lower cost systems which can be profitable in the face of spiralling prices for virtually all farm inputs. All stock on offer will undergo rigorous veterinary inspection and will be accompanied by a health declaration with DNA confirmation of parentage and freedom from genetic defects. An offering of six quality females will appeal to potential new breeders and those looking to extend their pedigree herds. This section will be led off by two choice heifers from the Graceland Herd – both sired by Blakesley 1 Navajo, whose progeny have topped the recent Dungannon sales and carrying the service of Brookfield 1 Romeo who is building a reputation for breeding style and quality having sired the female champion at the recent Hereford calf show...

DULUTH — Lyme disease has been identified for nearly 50 years now, and it's been increasing across the Northland for more than half that time. And while the name of the tick most notorious for carrying the disease has been changed, and even though there are now another half-dozen tick-borne diseases we know to be concerned about, many people who spend time outdoors still aren't taking the situation seriously enough to protect themselves. Because blacklegged ticks, formerly called deer ticks, like damp conditions and mild winters, last year's drought, coupled with this winter's colder-than-normal temperatures, might mean fewer ticks in the region this spring and summer. But they will still be there, and recent research shows more than half of them are carrying bacteria that causes Lyme disease. So here's a compilation of the latest information we've found on what ticks and tick-borne diseases are out there, and what you can do to keep yourself from getting very s...