The reemergence of the New World screwworm, which poses significant health risks for livestock, has prompted the Department ...

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San Francisco Zoo mourns the death of Tenzing, a beloved 12-year-old male red panda, due to suspected sarcocystosis.

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Discover the history of quinine, a cure for malaria hidden in the jungles of South America, saving countless lives.

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