A skin abscess is basically an infected pocket of pus beneath the skin, and it is also called an inflammatory lesion. Any animal can develop this type of infection, but for hamsters, skin abscesses are typically caused by a bacterial infection from injuries the animal received during a fight with a cage mate or from…
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Given that many scientific reports have spoken to the negative effects agricultural pesticides can have on honeybees, it might be hard to imagine that agriculture can actually help bees and their overall health. In fact, researchers from the University of Tennessee’s Agriculture Institute seem to have made discoveries suggesting honeybee heath can improve within the…
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All creatures, from human beings to insects, come with their own set of unique genetic variables that have evolved over the course of millions of years to get them to where they are now. As well, honeybees, with their thousands of species all over the world, are remarkably different from one another based on many…
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As many well know, honeybee populations in the United States have been declining over the past 20 years. Many factors have been considered as possible causes, including pesticides, diseases, varroa mites, lack of land and resources, malnutrition, and the ever-mysterious colony collapse disorder (CCD). With so many variables working against honeybees, any positive step forward…
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There was a recent figure stating there was more honey labelled “Manuka” in the world than could have possibly been produced in New Zealand or other locations where the Manuka bush had been successfully planted. In short, this was a sign there was plenty of fraud going on in the industry, which is unsurprising considering…
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Sometimes, people just want to live a little, and this desire usually leads them to try something new and different from their everyday routine. Whether it’s reading that book on the nightstand, taking a long overdue vacation, or simply trying out a new dessert recipe, this kind of indulgence is usually just what someone needs.…
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It’s likely no surprise that cats, just like people, can suffer from skin irritations. While these irritations are usually treated using creams and ointments, it’s still possible for an abscess to form on a cat’s skin if the irritation is allowed to worsen or if any bacteria have invaded the skin. Cats can also suffer…
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The Manuka honey industry has had much success in the decades since the Manuka bush was considered a mere weed to be plucked from the fields in mainland New Zealand. It’s said to be an industry currently worth 300 million dollars, with the potential to be worth 1.2 billion dollars in the future, says Unique…
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