Polish Study Links High Oral Parasite Rates in Dogs to Human Contact
A study in Poland found that 17% of household dogs carry Trichomonas tenax, a parasite common in human mouths, suggesting potential transmission from owners to pets.
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Scotland confirms third bluetongue case as midge-borne outbreak spreads
Scotland has confirmed its first-ever cases of bluetongue virus, with three infected animals identified across two farms in Dumfries and Galloway. All affected livestock have been euthanized, and the farms are under strict movement restrictions. Officials attribute the outbreak to infected midges migrating from affected areas in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, or northern England. While the virus does not affect human food safety, it poses severe risks to sheep and cattle, causing high mortality rates and fertility issues. Authorities are urging immediate vaccination, though supply constraints remain a challenge for UK farmers.
"Feline Coronavirus Outbreak Claims Thousands of Cat Lives in Cyprus, Experts Issue Warning"
Experts are warning about a more virulent strain of feline coronavirus causing severe illness and thousands of cat deaths in Cyprus. The outbreak involves a feline coronavirus that does not infect humans but can lead to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal inflammatory reaction. The rise in deaths has raised questions about any increased risk to people. Similar increases in FIP cases have been reported anecdotally in Lebanon, Turkey, and Israel. In Poland, an outbreak of avian flu has caused dozens of cat deaths. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infections, but possibilities include contact with infected birds or contaminated food. The risk to cat owners and the general population is currently assessed as low, but precautions such as keeping cats indoors and dogs on a lead in affected areas have been recommended.