Category: Animal Health
Animal Health
December 29, 2021
Animal Health
Self-Anointing For Medical Care
A dab of this, a drop of that – we humans are consistently covering our bodies with creams, oils, and ointments of all kinds. From
August 4, 2021
Animal Health
How Birds Manage Their Weight
For most members of the animal kingdom, a little extra fat on the body is a good thing. It acts as insulation in cooler climates
May 27, 2020
Animal Health
Just What Is Breastmilk, Anyway?
All mammals have mammary glands, and in females, these glands have evolved to produce milk. Milk is so much more than simply a food source
April 15, 2020
Animal Health
Salmon Treat Sea Lice Infection With Fresh Water
The salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) is a common parasite of many salmonid fishes. A heavy load of lice, commonly called sea lice, can have dramatic
April 1, 2020
Animal Health
How Do Primates Deal With Parasitic Infections?
Parasitic infections are an unfortunate part of life for most animals, humans included. Without the (unnaturally sterile) human standards of hygiene, our primate cousins contract
February 20, 2019