A genomic deep dive shows that manure-feeding flies may be silent super-spreaders, transferring and amplifying resistant pathogens from livestock waste into the farm environment. Study: Genomic ...

Scientists have discovered that flies can spread bacteria resistant to two types of antibiotics, one of them being a last resort drug, according to a NOVA Next report. Researchers found that flies at ...

A new study identified biting flies as reservoirs of bacteria that cause bovine mastitis on dairy farms. Bovine mastitis, which affects cows, leads to reduced milk production and can be fatal if left ...

Bovine mastitis is a potentially fatal condition with myriad known causes, including bacteria. Biting flies may help cause mastitis, but the mechanisms are not well elucidated. Researchers ...