Farm Dog Spread of Life-Endangering Worm Disease Researched by Academics in Bid to Prevent Spread of Harmful Tapeworm Between Species

Farm dog spread of life-endangering worm disease researched by academics in bid to prevent spread of harmful tapeworm between species

A pioneering study led by Aberystwyth University is set to investigate how everyday interactions between people and dogs in rural Wales could be helping a harmful tapeworm spread between species.

GPS collars to track farm dogs in hydatid disease study

Farm dogs will be fitted with GPS collars as researchers investigate how a serious parasitic disease persists in rural Wales.

New Welsh study examines how human-dog interactions could help worm disease spread

Researcher Keira Washtell of Aberystwyth University Abby Neve A study led by a Welsh University is set to investigate how everyday interactions between people and dogs in rural Wales could be helping a harmful tapeworm spread. Mid-Wales is recognised hotspot for the disease which can infect dogs, sheep, and in rare cases, people. Researcher Keira […] The post New Welsh study examines how human-dog interactions could help worm disease spread appe…

Farm dog spread of life-endangering worm disease investigated | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

A pioneering study led by Aberystwyth University is set to investigate how everyday interactions between people and dogs in rural Wales could be helping a harmful tapeworm 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 risks to livestock welfare, farm productivity, and human health. Do…