Articles related to "Feces"
An Interview with Karen Chin
Paleontologist Karen Chin gets a lot of strange looks when people learn about her interest in fossilized dung!
karen chin • coprolite • dung • feces • t. rex
Paleontologist Karen Chin gets a lot of strange looks when people learn about her interest in fossilized dung!
karen chin • coprolite • dung • feces • t. rex
Coprolites
Fossilized dung, a type of trace fossil, can tell us a lot about extinct animals.
coprolites • william buckland • feces • dung • dropping
Fossilized dung, a type of trace fossil, can tell us a lot about extinct animals.
coprolites • william buckland • feces • dung • dropping
We Have the Control
A recent study indicates that our bodies may even control what bacteria reside in our intestines. Click above to learn more.
mhc • major histocompatibility complex • bacteria • poop • feces
A recent study indicates that our bodies may even control what bacteria reside in our intestines. Click above to learn more.
mhc • major histocompatibility complex • bacteria • poop • feces
William Buckland
William Buckland is best known for naming Megalosaurus, but he was also the first person to recognize fossilized dung.
coprolite • william buckland • ichthyosaur • mary anning • lyme regis
William Buckland is best known for naming Megalosaurus, but he was also the first person to recognize fossilized dung.
coprolite • william buckland • ichthyosaur • mary anning • lyme regis
Canine Parvovirus Infection
Parvovirus is a highly infectious, potentially life-threatening disease that affects puppies and dogs, and is transmitted readily through contact with feces and vomit.
parvovirus • canine parvovirus • parvovirus in dog • parvovirus infection • parvovirus in puppy
Parvovirus is a highly infectious, potentially life-threatening disease that affects puppies and dogs, and is transmitted readily through contact with feces and vomit.
parvovirus • canine parvovirus • parvovirus in dog • parvovirus infection • parvovirus in puppy
Pet-Related Infections
Infections that occur in animals and can be passed to humans are known as zoonotic diseases. Contact between humans and their pets results in millions of zoonotic infecti
zoonotic • toxoplasmosis • pet-related infection • zoonoses • animal infection
Infections that occur in animals and can be passed to humans are known as zoonotic diseases. Contact between humans and their pets results in millions of zoonotic infecti
zoonotic • toxoplasmosis • pet-related infection • zoonoses • animal infection
Creative energy solution in Rwanda
The next time you're sitting on a toilet, consider that you are about to flush away a valuable source of energy.
developing country • third world country • africa • rwanda • bio gas
The next time you're sitting on a toilet, consider that you are about to flush away a valuable source of energy.
developing country • third world country • africa • rwanda • bio gas
Human Parasites in Soil
The infective stage of many human parasites is found in soil, but not just any soil. How they get there, and how they infect people, isn't so straightforward.
human parasites in soil • catch worms from eating dirt • host environment water vegetables • stool feces infective • eggs larvae stool helminthes
The infective stage of many human parasites is found in soil, but not just any soil. How they get there, and how they infect people, isn't so straightforward.
human parasites in soil • catch worms from eating dirt • host environment water vegetables • stool feces infective • eggs larvae stool helminthes
Protozoan Parasites in Dirt
Many protozoan parasites have a hardy stage that survives for long periods in soil and water. Others normally thrive and multiply in the environment.
protozoan parasites in dirt • soil environment intestinal feces • amoebae flagellates ciliates coccidia • eating fruit vegetables water • disease dysentery abscess diarrhea
Many protozoan parasites have a hardy stage that survives for long periods in soil and water. Others normally thrive and multiply in the environment.
protozoan parasites in dirt • soil environment intestinal feces • amoebae flagellates ciliates coccidia • eating fruit vegetables water • disease dysentery abscess diarrhea
What To Do With Doggy Poo
Dog poo is an increasing environmental burden washing dangerous bacteria into the water supply. There are alternatives to throwing a smelly plastic bag-full in the bin.
dog waste disposal • dog poo disposal • doggy poop disposal • worm farm compost • biodegradable plastic bags
Dog poo is an increasing environmental burden washing dangerous bacteria into the water supply. There are alternatives to throwing a smelly plastic bag-full in the bin.
dog waste disposal • dog poo disposal • doggy poop disposal • worm farm compost • biodegradable plastic bags
Is this Human or Non-Human Waste?
It looks like human waste. It smells like human waste. But is it really human waste. Some researchers have found a way to tell human waste from animal waste. This could be very important in attempts to identify contaminants in our drinking water.
e. coli • escherichia • ribotyping • 16s • 23s
It looks like human waste. It smells like human waste. But is it really human waste. Some researchers have found a way to tell human waste from animal waste. This could be very important in attempts to identify contaminants in our drinking water.
e. coli • escherichia • ribotyping • 16s • 23s
Waste Not - Want Not
Learn about two amazing beetles that use waste products in their lives.
beetles • bugs • insects • dung • dung beetle
Learn about two amazing beetles that use waste products in their lives.
beetles • bugs • insects • dung • dung beetle
Death Camps for Dogs
Puppy Mills are not only inhumane, but an embarrassment to the human race. Animals, who come from a substandard Puppy Mill can cause news owners unecessary grief and cost more to raise.
substandard • puppy mills • cages • cramped • unsanitary
Puppy Mills are not only inhumane, but an embarrassment to the human race. Animals, who come from a substandard Puppy Mill can cause news owners unecessary grief and cost more to raise.
substandard • puppy mills • cages • cramped • unsanitary
Kissing Bug – Disease Vector
The kissing bug, an insect of many names, lives close to people in Central and South America and sucks their blood, transmitting Chagas disease in the process.
kissing bug • disease vector • conenose bugs • dangerous parasite • trypanosoma cruzi
The kissing bug, an insect of many names, lives close to people in Central and South America and sucks their blood, transmitting Chagas disease in the process.
kissing bug • disease vector • conenose bugs • dangerous parasite • trypanosoma cruzi
No Fleas...Please!
Flea control is vital to an animal's health, happiness, and in some case life. Though fleas are everywhere and hard to control, steps may be taken to control infestations.
fleas • plague • annoying • typhus • life cycle
Flea control is vital to an animal's health, happiness, and in some case life. Though fleas are everywhere and hard to control, steps may be taken to control infestations.
fleas • plague • annoying • typhus • life cycle
Poultry Slaughter
Not only are current methods of poultry slaughter inhumane, but they also risk contaminating poultry with organisms that cause human disease.
poultry slaughter • slaughter • salmonella • campylobacter • human infection
Not only are current methods of poultry slaughter inhumane, but they also risk contaminating poultry with organisms that cause human disease.
poultry slaughter • slaughter • salmonella • campylobacter • human infection
Diarrhea Causes and Your Dog
Understanding the causes of diarrhea can go far in helping an ill pet and concerned pet owner.
causes of dog diarrhea • upset stomach in dog • diarrhea and vomiting in dog • watery poop in pet • green stool in dog
Understanding the causes of diarrhea can go far in helping an ill pet and concerned pet owner.
causes of dog diarrhea • upset stomach in dog • diarrhea and vomiting in dog • watery poop in pet • green stool in dog
What is Schistosomiasis?
Schistosoma spp. are tiny worms that live in the blood and cause damage to organs and other tissues with their spiny eggs.
what is schistosomiasis • schistosoma • schistosomes • parasitic disease • worms
Schistosoma spp. are tiny worms that live in the blood and cause damage to organs and other tissues with their spiny eggs.
what is schistosomiasis • schistosoma • schistosomes • parasitic disease • worms
How Rotavirus Causes Diarrhea
The easiest questions are the tough ones to answer. How Rotavirus causes diarrhea was an easy question with a tough answer.
rotavirus
The easiest questions are the tough ones to answer. How Rotavirus causes diarrhea was an easy question with a tough answer.
rotavirus
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Screening tests for colorectal cancer seek to detect the cancer while it is at a stage where it is still very treatable. New procedures have been developed that are highly accurate but less invasive than procedures presently in use.
colon cancer • polyps • fecal ooult blood test • colonoscopy • sigmoidoscopy
Screening tests for colorectal cancer seek to detect the cancer while it is at a stage where it is still very treatable. New procedures have been developed that are highly accurate but less invasive than procedures presently in use.
colon cancer • polyps • fecal ooult blood test • colonoscopy • sigmoidoscopy
Food Poisoning Causes and Symptoms
Food poisoning is a general term used when a person has become ill from something that they've ingested. Here's the lowdown on causes and symptoms of food-borne illness.
food poisoning • causes of food poisoning • symptoms of food poisoning • food borne illness • not cooking food long enough
Food poisoning is a general term used when a person has become ill from something that they've ingested. Here's the lowdown on causes and symptoms of food-borne illness.
food poisoning • causes of food poisoning • symptoms of food poisoning • food borne illness • not cooking food long enough
The Controversy Continues.......
Sensationalism at some of its best. The unconscionable attempt to use scare tactics and biased reporting to promote a select group of peoples' beliefs on a nation.
primates • macaques • private caretaking of primates • questionable zoo practices
Sensationalism at some of its best. The unconscionable attempt to use scare tactics and biased reporting to promote a select group of peoples' beliefs on a nation.
primates • macaques • private caretaking of primates • questionable zoo practices
Pet Food Recall issued by Pedigree
Recall affects Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites dog food affects Costco in Northern California, Nevada, and Albertsons in So. California and Las Vegas.
pedigree dog food recall • salmonella contamination • pedigree complete nutrition small crunchy bites • dog food recall • california dog food recall
Recall affects Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites dog food affects Costco in Northern California, Nevada, and Albertsons in So. California and Las Vegas.
pedigree dog food recall • salmonella contamination • pedigree complete nutrition small crunchy bites • dog food recall • california dog food recall
Cottontail Rabbits: Garden Pests?
Cottontail rabbits are common in urban areas as well as rural areas. This article discusses their life history, eating patterns, and the problems they may cause gardeners.
cottontail rabbits • eastern cottontail rabbits • garden pests
Cottontail rabbits are common in urban areas as well as rural areas. This article discusses their life history, eating patterns, and the problems they may cause gardeners.
cottontail rabbits • eastern cottontail rabbits • garden pests
Cryptosporidiosis; The New Enemy
Water parks: Do you know what may be living in the water? Cryptosporidiosis, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is spreading throughout US water supplies at an alarming rate.
<b>how do you diagnose cryptosporidiosis • how do you treat cryptosporidiosis • where is cryptosporidiosis found • </b>kinds of parasites • intestine
Water parks: Do you know what may be living in the water? Cryptosporidiosis, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is spreading throughout US water supplies at an alarming rate.
<b>how do you diagnose cryptosporidiosis • how do you treat cryptosporidiosis • where is cryptosporidiosis found • </b>kinds of parasites • intestine
E. coli and E. coli 0157
Most E. coli are non-pathogenic (non-disease-producing) and are referred to as commensal - the dictionary definition of commensal is "one who eats at the same table".
e. coli • foodborne • waterborne • contamination • illness
Most E. coli are non-pathogenic (non-disease-producing) and are referred to as commensal - the dictionary definition of commensal is "one who eats at the same table".
e. coli • foodborne • waterborne • contamination • illness
Let's Talk Dirty - The Basics of Beginning Composting
Compost is the best friend of organic gardeners. Don't relish the thought of tending to a messy, stinky, rotting pile of garbage? You're kidding, right? Actually, composting is not only educational and beneficial, it's fun...(and only stinky if you're doing it wrong).
compost • composting • vermiculture • earthworms • worms
Compost is the best friend of organic gardeners. Don't relish the thought of tending to a messy, stinky, rotting pile of garbage? You're kidding, right? Actually, composting is not only educational and beneficial, it's fun...(and only stinky if you're doing it wrong).
compost • composting • vermiculture • earthworms • worms
Vitamin E
Learn about Vitamin E: what it is used for, how much to take, what foods to find it in.
vitamin e • food • health • vitamins
Learn about Vitamin E: what it is used for, how much to take, what foods to find it in.
vitamin e • food • health • vitamins
Liquid Assets -- part 2
The rains have been gone for some time and it's more critical than ever to protect our most easily damaged resource -- water.
water • drought • point source pollution • water pollution • wildscaping
The rains have been gone for some time and it's more critical than ever to protect our most easily damaged resource -- water.
water • drought • point source pollution • water pollution • wildscaping
Pooches and Parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
Striped Skunks -- Mephitis mephitis
Striped Skunks -- Mephitis mephitis, are smelled more than they are seen. Learn about their fascinating life history in this article.
striped skunk • skunk • mephitis mephitis • polecats
Striped Skunks -- Mephitis mephitis, are smelled more than they are seen. Learn about their fascinating life history in this article.
striped skunk • skunk • mephitis mephitis • polecats
The cat’s incredible sense of smell
All about your kitty's sniffer
cat • kitten • sniffer • nose • olfactory
All about your kitty's sniffer
cat • kitten • sniffer • nose • olfactory
Wash that Fresh Fruit: Raspberries, Strawberries, and Cyclospora
cyclospora cayetanensis • diarrhea • infections • fresh fruit
cyclospora cayetanensis • diarrhea • infections • fresh fruit
Alexander the Great Died of Typhoid Fever
Alexander the Great died of Typhoid fever.
alexander the great • typhoid fever • cause of death
Alexander the Great died of Typhoid fever.
alexander the great • typhoid fever • cause of death
NRDC and EDF
NRDC and EDF are two of the premier nongovernment environmental organizations in the United States. They are always worth a visit. These days you can find out about the threat to a whale sanctuary, hog farms, and mercury batteries, among dozens of other subjects.
nrdc • edf • websites • web sites • environment
NRDC and EDF are two of the premier nongovernment environmental organizations in the United States. They are always worth a visit. These days you can find out about the threat to a whale sanctuary, hog farms, and mercury batteries, among dozens of other subjects.
nrdc • edf • websites • web sites • environment
Cats and Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasma gondii affects many different species, but it's a cat parasite. Cats spread it while they are acutely ill.
toxoplasma gondii • cats • natural history • parasite of cats. people • tissue parasite
Toxoplasma gondii affects many different species, but it's a cat parasite. Cats spread it while they are acutely ill.
toxoplasma gondii • cats • natural history • parasite of cats. people • tissue parasite
Colon Detoxification
Colon detoxification can be undertaken through proper diet, fasting, enemas and herbal treatments.
colon detoxification • colon health • colon cleansing • natural supplement remedy • nutritional vitamins
Colon detoxification can be undertaken through proper diet, fasting, enemas and herbal treatments.
colon detoxification • colon health • colon cleansing • natural supplement remedy • nutritional vitamins
Salmonella Poisoning
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
Selecting The Right Classroom Pet
Classroom pets are an excellent way to add enrichment and responsibility to a young child's learning experience but special care should be taken picking the right animal.
classroom pet • choosing a pet • school animal • pet allergies • animal care
Classroom pets are an excellent way to add enrichment and responsibility to a young child's learning experience but special care should be taken picking the right animal.
classroom pet • choosing a pet • school animal • pet allergies • animal care
"What did the doctor say?" - Understanding Medical Terminology
Medical Language - What is the doctor saying?
medical issues • misunderstanding medical • agnosia • terms • alzheimer'spatient
Medical Language - What is the doctor saying?
medical issues • misunderstanding medical • agnosia • terms • alzheimer'spatient
A Pool Owner's Nightmare
Read on a family's close-call to tragedy. Review water safety features good for pool owners, parents and daycare workers.
water safety • mouth-to-mouth • cpr • children • pool owners
Read on a family's close-call to tragedy. Review water safety features good for pool owners, parents and daycare workers.
water safety • mouth-to-mouth • cpr • children • pool owners
Animal Abuses
This article points out many of the horrible and bizarre animal cruelty acts that I've obseerved, while researching other articles.
animal abuse • cruelty to animals • animals cruelty
This article points out many of the horrible and bizarre animal cruelty acts that I've obseerved, while researching other articles.
animal abuse • cruelty to animals • animals cruelty
From Us To Them -- and Back Again
Wildscapers also need to be aware of health issues in the animals that visit their areas. Diseases can pass from wildlife to humans and back again, creating problems for both.
zoonosis • zoonoses • disease • toxoplasmosis • encephalitis
Wildscapers also need to be aware of health issues in the animals that visit their areas. Diseases can pass from wildlife to humans and back again, creating problems for both.
zoonosis • zoonoses • disease • toxoplasmosis • encephalitis
Hepatitis and Strawberries
Imported strawberries sometimes are more than just berries. Microbial passengers made life miserable for some Michiganders.
hepatitis a • strawberries • strawberry • hepatitis
Imported strawberries sometimes are more than just berries. Microbial passengers made life miserable for some Michiganders.
hepatitis a • strawberries • strawberry • hepatitis
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My....Part Two
More information on living in harmony with bears.
wildlife rehabilitation • bears
More information on living in harmony with bears.
wildlife rehabilitation • bears
Oh That Pain In My Stomach: Part II :-( Your Ulcer May Be Cured
Since this bacterium is still sensitive to antibiotics there may just be a way to eliminate the gnawing pain in your stomach.
helicobacter • pylori • ulcers • stomach ulcer • duodenal ulcer
Since this bacterium is still sensitive to antibiotics there may just be a way to eliminate the gnawing pain in your stomach.
helicobacter • pylori • ulcers • stomach ulcer • duodenal ulcer
The Solution to Pyr Holes in the Yard
A fun look at Dog Training, the age old problem of "digging" and the ultimate solution.
dog training • dog behavior • canine behavior • problem digging • digging
A fun look at Dog Training, the age old problem of "digging" and the ultimate solution.
dog training • dog behavior • canine behavior • problem digging • digging
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