disease articles
How is the adult female Western Blacklegged Tick, Ixodes pacificus, visually distinguished?
Which pathogen transmitted by I. pacificus can lead to severe neurological disease like encephalitis or meningitis?
What difference exists between the leg count of Ixodes pacificus nymphs and adults?
What is the primary role of the Western Fence Lizard regarding Lyme disease bacteria carried by I. pacificus?
Which landscape strategy is recommended over frequent mowing for I. pacificus control in coastal scrub habitats?
What is the approximate duration of the life cycle for the Western Blacklegged Tick?
What specific repellent is advised for treating clothing and gear before entering I. pacificus endemic areas?
When are nymphs of Ixodes pacificus most commonly encountered by humans due to peak activity?
What two primary pathogens, besides Lyme disease, are associated with the Western Blacklegged Tick?
Where along the Pacific Coast is the geographic distribution of Ixodes pacificus concentrated?
What is the leading cause of mortality for mature Beagles according to veterinary data?
What percentage of Beagle fatalities is attributed to trauma, the second most frequent cause of death in adults?
What is the primary cause of death for Beagles under one year of age?
In Beagles, what specific type of cancer is noted for potentially having up to thirty times higher susceptibility compared to some other breeds?
What average age at diagnosis is noted for cancer being the terminal issue in Beagles?
Which third leading cause of death in adult Beagles is often linked to the breed's short, stout body structure?
Untreated dental disease in Beagles can potentially shorten their lifespan by how many years?
Besides cancer, what condition, stemming from the Beagle's appetite, contributes to issues like heart disease and arthritis?
What is the recommended frequency of veterinary check-ups for Beagles once they enter their senior years?
What preventative measure should owners consistently apply weekly to the Beagle's long, floppy ears?
When did the catastrophic mass die-off of the saiga antelope primarily occur?
Approximately how many saiga antelopes perished during the concentrated disaster in May 2015?
What proportion of the entire global saiga population was wiped out by this single event?
What specific physical characteristic distinguishes the saiga antelope mentioned in the text?
Which bacterium was ultimately identified as the cause of the mass mortality?
In healthy saiga, what is the typical state of *Pasteurella multocida* within the upper respiratory tract?
What pathological mechanism did the bacteria utilize to cause death on a massive scale?
What environmental factors were strongly implicated in triggering the explosive bacterial proliferation?
What demographic group suffered the most significant losses during the die-off?