COMPARING COPROMICROSCOPY TO INTESTINAL SCRAPING TO MONITOR RED FOX INTESTINAL HELMINTHS WITH ZOONOTIC AND VETERINARY IMPORTANCE

Comparing copromicroscopy to intestinal scraping to monitor red fox intestinal helminths with zoonotic and veterinary importance

The red fox acts as reservoir for several helminthic infections which are of interest for both public and animal health.Huge efforts have been made for the assessment of the sensitivity of coprological tests for the detection of Echinococcus multilocularis, while less attention has been paid to other helminthic species.This study aimed at assessing

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Dying to Belong: The Importance of Familiarity in Later Life

Despite the large amount of research into loneliness, the evidence base around effective ways of tackling loneliness among older adults is limited.Up to one-half of all older adults regularly feel lonely, negatively impacting physical and mental health.In light of population aging, family dispersal, and in the aftermath of COVID-19, it is vital tha

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Road transport vehicles in South Africa towards 2050: Factors influencing technology choice and implications for fuel supply

The South African transport sector is estimated to emit 60 MtCO2eq and require 800 PJ of energy, similar in scale to industrial energy demand and emissions.The sector is forecast to potentially eclipse industry in this regard if conventional vehicle choices and travel modes persist.This paper explores scenarios of transport technology choices and d

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