The various factors that influence the spread of bacterial and nematode infections in caged fur-bearing animals in Belarus are discussed. It has been observed that the restriction of animals aids the transmission of infections, resulting in economic losses.

The results of investigations into the epizootic situation of ectoparasitic diseases of fish, which were carried out on 29 lakes, at 17 fish-farms, in 4 reservoirs and in 3 rivers during 2003-2008, are presented in this article. The characteristics of causative agents, the analysis of their spread...

The distribution, seasonal dynamics, and species composition of trichonematidosis in horse breeding farms in the republic of Belarus have been studied. The efficiency of 1% avermectin ointment and the disinfection properties of pharmiod medication were studied. The overall incidence of...

In the Belorussian SSR, mixed infections of sheep with intestinal parasites are common; the seasonal peaks in intestinal parasitoses generally coincide with outbreaks of listeriosis. It was established that Strongyloides, strongyle and coccidia associations inhibited specific phagocytosis and...

This article shows an analysis of an epizootic situation in natural reservoirs and fish farms in Belarus. Also, the changes in parasite invasion levels which are influenced by the type of reservoir and fish species composition are assessed.

A review of the parasite fauna of fishes from Byelorussian lakes is presented, including discussions on the host specificity, seasonal dynamics and taxonomy of these parasites.

The safety of a formulation of H. sosnowskyi was examined in 168 mice, 32 rabbits, 66 rats and 12 guineapigs. No cumulative effects and low levels of toxicity (LD₁₆=3346.5, LD₅₀=4145.5 and LD₈₄=4943.5 mg/kg) were observed in acute experiments with mice. There were no adverse effects in chronic...

A study of the helminth, protozoan and ectoparasite faunas of small rodents living in various types of forest habitats in the Berezinsk and Pripyatsk nature reserves in Belarus is reported.

The Republic of Belarus is the European leader in production of milk and dairy products. Milk-commodity farms and complexes use milking plants of domestic and foreign manufacturers. One of the most important items of any milking plant is milking liner, since the amount of milk received, health of...