A UK project trains a dog named Ivor to detect the tree-killing pathogen phytophthora ramorum with 89% accuracy.

A six-year-old cocker spaniel Labrador cross named Ivor has been trained to detect the destructive tree pathogen phytophthora ramorum in a UK-led project. Ivor successfully detected the pathogen with an 89% first-time rate, marking the first use of sniffer dogs for this purpose in the UK. The project aims to combat tree diseases and pests driven by climate change and increased global trade and travel.

November 30, 2024
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