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Issue 55 29 February 2008
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University of California study analyzes spread of H5N1
New genetic model aids parasite research
New danger from pig disease
UK regains FMD-free status
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 Regulation of Veterinary Medicines in Europe 2008
 Research Roundup
An inactivated vaccine to control H9N2 avian influenza in Korea
The effects of urease inhibitor and thymol on pathogens in swine manure
Fish and apoptosis: Studies in disease and pharmaceutical design
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Texas AgriLife Research makes appointment
Genitrix appoints territory manager
Lohmann appoints sales manager
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Events 2008
4 March: 4th Annual Regulation of Veterinary Medicines in Europe Conference, Dublin, Ireland
6 March: Aquafeed Horizons Asia 2008, Bangkok, Thailand
8 March: 39th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, San Diego, California, US
28 March: 145th Semiannual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, Sagamihara, Japan
 Research News
University of California study analyzes spread of H5N1

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, complete the first statistical analysis of H5N1 influenza's genetic diversity, which could help health officials to determine whether efforts to control the virus are successful. More

New genetic model aids parasite research

Researchers at the University of Georgia and Montana State University develop a way to conduct studies directly in Apicomplexa parasites using Toxoplasma as a model. More

New danger from pig disease

Porcine circoviruses have become more dangerous as they have mutated and combined with other pathogens, claim Purdue University researchers. More

UK regains FMD-free status

Seven months after the outbreak in August 2007, the OIE declares the UK FMD-free. More

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Regulation of Veterinary Medicines in Europe 2008

March 4th-5th 2008
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Informa Life Sciences

For 2008, the premier forum for the discussion of animal health regulatory issues features a brand new track for the registration of generic products. Addressing all aspects of regulation, this conference provides excellent choice and networking opportunities including an evening dinner and a networking trip.
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Call +44 (0) 20 7017 7481
Email registration@pti-europe.co.uk
 Research Roundup

Journal of Veterinary Science; Vol 9, No 1; March 2008 (The Korean Society of Veterinary Science)

An inactivated vaccine to control the current H9N2 low pathogenic avian influenza in Korea
Choi JG, Lee YJ, Kim YJ, Lee EK, Jeong OM, Sung HW, Kim JH, Kwon JH

Letters in Applied Microbiology; 22nd February 2008; Epub ahead of print (Blackwell Scientific Publications)

Viability of zoonotic pathogens Escherichia coli and Salmonella in swine manure slurries with and without a urease inhibitor and thymol
Wells JE, Varel VH

Current Pharmaceutical Design; Vol 14, No 2; 2008 (Bentham Science Publishers)

Fish and apoptosis: Studies in disease and pharmaceutical design
Silva MT, do Vale A, dos Santos NM

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Movers and shakers Movers & Shakers
Texas AgriLife Research makes appointment

Dr Jason Osterstock joins Texas AgriLife Research. More
Genitrix appoints territory manager

UK firm Genitrix appoints Lindsey Payne as territory manager for North London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and East Anglia. More
Lohmann appoints sales manager

Lohmann Animal Health appoints Thierry Vendrell as sales manager for Europe and North Africa. More
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