Infection with Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke) causes fasciolosis (or fascioliasis) and poses a considerable economic as well as welfare burden to both the agricultural and animal health sectors. Here, we explore the ex vivo anthelmintic potential of synthetic derivatives of hederagenin, isolated in bulk from Hedera helix.
Eimeria adenoides significantly hampers economics in agriculture. It can be deadly to turkey flocks and needs to be checked. Read more…
The lungworm Crenosoma vulpis is a worldwide species of parasite that affects Vulpes sp. (True foxes), however it can secondarily affect dogs. Read more to find out how your companion may be at risk…
Aelurostrongylus abstrusus is present amongst large reservoirs worldwide. This harmful pathogen causes serious illness to cats. Read more…
A lungworm is a member of the Strongylidae family of parasitic worms. Its primary lifecycle has its adult form situated in the lungs of any particular host animal, hence the ‘lung’ in its colloquial name.
Ridgeway research and their partner consortium members have just announced their success with securing funding for the development of a novel plant-derived flukicide, aimed at providing a natural alternative and increasing sustainability in farming practices.
Angiostrongylus vasorum is a metastrongyloid nematode, negatively affecting both domestic dogs and various other canids. Read more here.
Coccidia is a parasite that can devastate the gamebird industry. Read more to find out about the common species affecting partridges, such as Eimeria kofoidi, Eimeria caucasica or Eimeria legionesis.
Coccidia is a parasite that can devastate the gamebird industry. Read more to find out about the common species affecting pheasants, such as Eimeria colchici, Eimeria duodenalis and Eimeria phasiani.
Ridgeway Research is hosting an opportunity to learn more about the parasites infecting these companion animals; this workshop will help you understand the gastrointestinal worms found within your equine friends.