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May 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Goat farming in Kabylia: Who farms and how they do it

In the rugged mountains of northern Algeria, a study took a close look at how people raise goats. Researchers talked directly to 48 goat owners spread across different villages in Tizi-Ouzou province. Their goal wasn’t just to count goats—they wanted to see how farmers' backgrounds shape their work.

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May 06 2026SCIENCE

PEDV: The Persistent Virus That Keeps Changing

The story of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV, is a reminder that even strong vaccines can lose their edge when a pathogen keeps evolving. This virus, which lives in pig guts, began as a regional problem in the 1970s but now spreads worldwide. Its ability to change its genetic makeup, su

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