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Using Microscopes to Test Meat for the Presence of Trichinella Threadworms

Using Microscopes to Test Meat for the Presence of Trichinella Threadworms

Oct 23rd 2022

What are Trichinella? Trichinella are threadworms that can infect wildlife (including bears, foxes, and seals) and domestic animals (especially pigs, dogs, and horses). These worms are about 1mm long and can be found throughout the world. When humans consume raw or undercooked meat from an infected animal, people can be infected with Trichinosis. This disease is currently rare in humans, but testi …
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Hematology Explained

Hematology Explained

Sep 27th 2022

Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders. Hematologists analyze blood smears under a microscope to look for abnormalities that indicate blood disorders. What kinds of cells do they see under the microscope, and what kinds of abnormalities might be present? Blood Cell Types Blood is made up of blood cells and blood plasma. About half of blood is made of blood plasma, which contains nut …
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Choosing a Hematology Microscope

Choosing a Hematology Microscope

Sep 26th 2022

Hematology microscopes are used to study, diagnose, treat and prevent diseases related to blood and its components such as blood cells, hemoglobin, blood proteins and coagulation of the blood. Blood and bone marrow are viewed under a hematology microscope. Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders. Hematologists analyze blood smears under the microscope to look for abnormalities in the …
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Choosing a Veterinary Microscope for Your Clinic

Choosing a Veterinary Microscope for Your Clinic

Feb 25th 2022

Quality microscopes are a worthwhile investment in a veterinary practice’s laboratory investigations and case management. Commonly used for urinalysis, parasitology, microbiology and cytology, veterinary microscopes can be a valuable diagnostic tool for clinics of all sizes.  Too many veterinary professionals are using old, cheaply made microscope equipment that has not been p …
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