Canine Leishmaniasis Unmasked: Insights into Clinical Impact and Zoonotic Potential
Discover the clinical and zoonotic significance of canine leishmaniasis in this comprehensive feature. Uncover the latest research findings and explore the mysteries surrounding this widespread disease, from its clinical manifestations to its potential impact on human health!
New research defines specific genomic changes associated with the transmissibility of the monkeypox virus
Mount Sinai scientists, in collaboration with researchers from the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) in Madrid, Spain, have located and identified alterations in the monkeypox virus genome that potentially correlate with changes in the virus’s transmissibility observed in the 2022 outbreak. The findings were published April 18 in Nature Communications.
BREAKING: First-Ever U.S. Case of Avian Flu Hits Domestic Goats
In a startling revelation, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (MBAH) announced on March 20th that a juvenile goat on a Minnesota farm has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first instance of the virus in a domestic ruminant in the United States.
Bird Flu in Milk?! Shocking Discovery Rocks U.S. Livestock Industry
In a stunning turn of events, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has made an unprecedented leap from its typical avian hosts to U.S. dairy cattle, sparking concerns and urgent actions within the livestock industry. Recent tests on milk from dairy farms in Texas and Kansas have revealed the presence of this avian-origin virus, marking a significant departure from the disease's conventional pattern.
Deadly Disease Alert: The Silent Killer Lurking on European Farms – Could You Be at Risk?
Groundbreaking Study Unveils Hidden Threat of Leptospirosis in Austria: A Call for Immediate Action
A groundbreaking study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports has unveiled a hidden threat that could have significant implications for public health and the agricultural industry in Austria and potentially across Europe and North America. Leptospirosis, a globally distributed infectious disease known for its zoonotic potential – meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans – has been discovered in a new light thanks to this latest research.
Veterinarians on Alert: The Alarming Rise of a Fatal 'Zombie Deer Disease
In a startling development, hunters across North America are unwittingly finding themselves on the front lines of a public health threat due to chronic wasting disease (CWD), a rapidly spreading and always fatal neurological condition affecting deer. Infectious disease experts are raising alarms about the potential risks of this disease, which is caused by misfolded proteins called prions and currently known to infect only members of the cervid family, including elk, deer, reindeer, caribou, and moose.