Ridgeway is sad to hear some news that one of its close associates has passed away recently. Peter has been linked with Ridgway for over 10 years and helped on a number projects, most recently as part of our QA team. He will be sorely missed.
Our Laboratory identified some rabbit fleas [Spilopsyllus cuniculi] this week. Rabbit fleas transmit Myxomatosis so just be vigilant and take care to keep pet rabbit runs away from wild rabbit colonies. Please get in touch if you have any parasite identification needs!
Congratulations to Bridgit Muasa on winning the BSAS Industrial Competition in April! Bridgit examined the effect of the timing of P4Rapid use in relation to oestrus and return after AI. Click here Click here for more details.
Keep an eye out for black flies (Simulium species) attacking horses and donkeys. The images show black flies collected on a cellotape strip taken from inside a donkey’s ear. The flies were blood sucking and causing dermatitis. If you have any parasites that need identifiying please contact us and we will be happy to asssit you.
There is an opportunity to meet with Colin Capner of Ridgeway Research Ltd at the London Vet Show in London on the 15th or 16th November. Interested? Please send us an email or phone us.
Liver Fluke update With recent high rainfall to the West of Britain in 2017, there is a high risk of liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) according to the National Animal Disease Information Service (http://www.nadis.org.uk/parasite-forecast.aspx). Colin Capner a recent addition to the staff at Ridgeway Research attended London Vet Show (LVS) during November where there were discussions on a wide variety of veterinary related topics including liver fluke control in sheep. As increasing numbers of vets and farmers experience concerns around possible…
Ridgeway Senior Manager honoured for services to veterinary science We’re delighted to share with you the news with you that one of our Senior Managers, Peter Holdsworth, was honoured in the 2016 Australia Day Honours List. Peter was awarded ‘Officer in the Order of Australia (AO)’ for his distinguished service to veterinary science, particularly to animal parasitology, pharmaceutical development and to professional scientific organizations. Peter holds a Doctor of Philosophy in parasitology from Queensland University in Australia and is a fellow…