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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
Half the Herd Is Exposed? What Goat Vets Need to Know About Toxoplasma and Neospora in Mexico
Reproductive loss in goats is one of those problems that quietly drains productivity while frustrating veterinarians and producers alike. Abortions happen, kids are lost, and the underlying cause often stays frustratingly vague. New data from Mexico suggests that two familiar protozoan parasites, Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum, may be playing a much bigger role in caprine reproductive health than many of us assumed.
Dr. Roger Ramirez-Barrios receives Zoetis Research Award
Roger Ramirez-Barrios, clinical associate professor of veterinary parasitology, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Zoetis Research Award. This award acknowledges researchers whose innovative studies advance the scientific standing of veterinary medicine.
His recent work has focused on two parasites that pose health risks to humans and animals: Echinococcus multilocularis and Trypanosoma cruzi. He also explored Chagas disease, caused by T. cruzi, a condition personal to him because of its impact on his family.
Ramirez-Barrios emphasizes his students' role in his research. He also said he appreciates the supportive environment at the college, particularly praising the resources provided by the Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory.
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