MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

That's amazing.

I think so too. I love that they are seeking new sources, anywhere they can.

 

[BY Bob]

There's a reminder in my calendar that says, "buy yourself a treat."

Hmmm maybe I'll get the huge tub of Virkon S.

An unusual treat but you be you.

 

[MaryJanet]

I think so too. I love that they are seeking new sources, anywhere they can.

Makes me wonder how many other dinosaurs were considered.

 

[MaryJanet]

Saturday is a great day to get some pruning done

 

[BY Bob]

Makes me wonder how many other dinosaurs were considered.

I hope all of them were.

 

[BY Bob]

Saturday is a great day to get some pruning done

Such great balance! The Phyllistines don't seem to have that kind of balancing skill yet.

 

[RoyalChick]

I hope all of them were.

Hold on. A woolly mammoth wasn’t a dinosaur!

 

[BY Bob]

Hold on. A woolly mammoth wasn’t a dinosaur!

It was not. It's a mammal. They appeared after the mass extinction.

 

[MaryJanet]

Hold on. A woolly mammoth wasn’t a dinosaur!

Have I ever mentioned I take almost no interest in biology?

I was into English and Maths as a kid, with a bit of Music on the side.

 

[Shadrach]

It's a fascinating topic. I've learnt so much lately.

Scientists are not even sure if viruses can be classified as "alive" because viruses don't meet all the criteria for "living". Most of the experts talk about viruses "breaking down" instead of "dying". The trick is to break a virus's capsule. Once that's gone, the virus isn't capable of harm any more and can be washed away.

Whereas bacteria are classified as "alive."

I've read a couple of articles about whether a spiked protein should be considered as a live creature. Covid brought this debate to the media.

I think soap does breakdown the protective membrane, at least this was the information provided by the British NHS and British Government in their wash your hands for 20 seconds or more with soap and water advice regarding Covid.

I hadn't realized that Mareck's disease survived for such a short period. I'm sure I read on a DEFRA site that 5 years was the length of time one should wait before introducing new livestock.

I think, but I'm not sure, that Oxine "kills" the Covid protein. It might be worth checking if it kills Mareks,especially if you can source Oxine given its environmentally friendly composition. Virkon S is pretty unpleasant stuff.