Genetic testing in human and animal medicine has been used for some time, and shows great promise, when used judiciously. For example, genotyping the avian influenza virus and other pathogens
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Global Animal Disease Threats
Infectious disease outbreaks often make headlines when they affect humans-think Zika virus-but it is not often that animal disease outbreaks make it above the fold assuming they make news at
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What Did Avian Flu Mean to You?
This week is the most important to the turkey producers of America, when many will enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with family and friends dining on turkey and all the accoutrements
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Foot and Mouth Disease Concerns Resurfacing
It has been some time since I have been focused on Foot and Mouth Disease, a virus affecting hoofed stock, including livestock, considered the most infectious virus on the planet.
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On a wing and a prayer
For animal health officials across the country, one of the most dreaded events, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has arrived full force, spreading like wild fire throughout the country, infecting
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The Power of Avian Influenza
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that was first identified in the US in December 2014, has spread from wild birds and backyard flocks to chicken and turkey commercial flocks
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Avian Influenza Continues To Take flight
USDA is actively tracking and reporting on the continued spread of highly pathogenic H5N2 Avian Influenza virus in backyard flocks, commercial flocks and wild birds throughout the United States.
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Update on Avian Influenza
Not surprisingly, avian influenza continues to spread throughout the United States and other countries, as previously reported.
Infectious Diseases In Animals And Humans – What Is Your Legal Risk?
Approximately 1500 pathogenic organisms exist on the planet (that we know of), of which a majority (75%) are transmissible from animals to humans (or visa versa). Some of historic significance
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