Neat News 1126 (added 2019-01-30)

Eradicating tsetse flies in Senegal

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Tsetse flies transmit the parasites responsible for the sleeping sickness which can also kill livestock. By releasing sterile male tsetse flies scientists could much reduce the number of tsetse flies in a part of Senegal and improve the health of cattle.

News seen at: Deutsche Welle - World (8:19 audio report)