Mice that can’t make vitamin C are protected against the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, and possibly similar parasites.

UCCE experts urge producers to monitor their animals for signs of the parasite, which has been moving north from Central and South America.

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A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Learn what drives animal hoarding, how to spot early warning signs, and what families can do to protect people and pets.