Early diagnosis of a disease is a critical factor in finding a cure and/or extending a good quality life. MALDI-TOF (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight) is a technology that has been used for years in human medicine. Veterinary laboratories are now using this technology as an aid to identify bacteria in animals. How it […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 30 in. min., females 28 in. min. Weight: males 120 lbs. and up, females 100 lbs. & up Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes German Gaul and parts of Italy and Spain were invaded in […]
[[Image:|right|400px|S]]The parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, is carried by Triatomine bugs and causes Chagas Disease. The triatoma bug is a varied species, all sharing similar traits. Triatomas are usually nocturnal and feed on the blood of mammals (including humans), birds and reptiles. Triatoma bugs have many names, reduviid bugs, kissing bugs, assassin bugs, cone-nosed bugs and blood […]
