Pig Disease Epidemic In Vietnam
Pig Disease Epidemic In Vietnam
An epidemic of an unprecendented and severe pig disease has broken out in Vietnam which previously was mostly found in imported pigs according to the country’s Department of Animal Health. The disease is called Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), also known as blue ear pig disease, and is caused by a virus. PRRS was first reported in North America and Europe in 1987. [click link for full article]
Incest-avoiding Females Cause Males To Leave
Animals generally avoid inbreeding because it is genetically hazardous. They can either do this by moving away from home or, like humans, by learning who their relatives are and not mating with them. In most mammals, the young males move away and the females stay, resulting in a low level of inbreeding. [click link for full article]
Need a home for 3 rescued ferrets - PA.
I’m sending out a plea for help from the ferret community. Last night I met a man with 3 ferrets. They were nearly starved and 2 look like they may be getting