Interested in larval biotherapy? Visit the YouTube channel Veterinary Larval Biotherapy – to watch videos about larval biotherapy in veterinary medicine. The channel is produced by Professor Silvia Gonzalez Monteiro, a veterinary parasitologist at the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. Some informative videos on the channel include “Larval Biotherapy for Necrosis in a Cat’s Paw…
Read MoreA recent documentary was aired in Australia about bacteriophages – viruses that parasitize bacteria and can be used to treat antibiotic-resistant infections. Titled Last Chance to Save a Life, this Genepool Productions documentary features teams of scientists from Melbourne and Sydney, led by Professors Anton Peleg and Jon Iredell. The documentary shows the team, in…
Read MoreIn 1985, Pennsylvania residents Ben and Shirley Nolt started the non-profit “Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association” (CATRA) to provide therapeutic horse riding to those with physical and/or mental disabilities. For four decades, the couple – with the help of employees and 30 volunteers – have been providing hippotherapy to adults and children at their…
Read MorePets are more than just animals, they are part of the family. Recent research indicates that the grief associated with the death of a companion animal is frequently overlooked or even disparaged by others. This type of reaction is known as disenfranchised grief. On May 22nd 10:11-30 MST Dr. Cary Brown from Human-Animal interaction will…
Read MoreFarm animals and humans have a unique and long-standing relationship. In an upcoming webinar (April 10th, 10:00 – 11:30 MST), presented by Suzanne Kapral, attendees will learn about the benefits and problems of farm animal assisted interventions. The presentation will explore the ethical and moral aspects of working with farm animals, and will also present…
Read MoreThe Phage Directory has just announced an urgent need for Peptostreptococcus/Finegoldia phages for a patient in Canada. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information, or if you can help in any way. Here are some ways that you can help: send your phages for testing on the patient’s strains, receive the patient’s strain to…
Read MoreSnakes are often depicted as dangerous creatures in Western cultures, but could they be creatures of healing? On April 4th, 1:00-2:00 MST, Nicole Cousins, MSW will present a webinar about the role of snakes in animal-assisted interventions. Attendees will also learn about the cultural implications and myths about snakes, and the potential benefits of the…
Read MoreThe BTER Foundation is excited to announce the upcoming International Course on Maggot Therapy, to be held April 29 – May 3, 2024, in Izmir, Turkey. During this four-day course, participants will learn about maggot biology and rearing, the science underlying maggot therapy, clinical indications and contraindications, the mechanics of dressing applications, and more. A…
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Read MoreA recently published article in the journal “Med” describes the use of phage therapy (PASA16 phage), successfully treating several patients with refractory Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. This work is very important because infections with P. aeruginosa can be life-threatening, especially in people who are debilitated or immunocompromised. The publication is also important because it reminds us…
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