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North American bird flu adapting to humans, says study
The study by scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention avian finds that influenza viruses of the H7 subtype have adapted to infect humans more easily. More |
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AHA stresses importance of quarantine
Failure to quarantine new arrivals puts animals at significant risk from disease, says Animal Health Australia (AHA). More |
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IFAH-Europe: Animal Health Solutions for the Future
IFAH-Europe acknowledges that animal disease is high on the Commission's agenda, and hopes that this priority will be reflected in the Commission's budget. The funding of animal health programs forms one of the key themes of the IFAH-Europe conference, Animal Health Solutions for the Future, to be held on June 12th in Brussels, Belgium. More |
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The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice; Vol 38, No 4; July 2008 (Elsevier)
Diagnostic investigation of emerging viruses of companion animals
Sanjay Kapil, Teresa Yeary, Bill Johnson
Canine influenza
Dubovi EJ, Njaa BL
Accidental introduction of viruses into companion animals by commercial vaccines
James F Evermann
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Journal of General Virology; June 2008 (The Society for General Microbiology)
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells represent a reservoir of bovine papillomavirus DNA in sarcoid-affected equines
Sabine Brandt, Rhea Haralambus, Angelika Schoster, Reinhard Kirnbauer and Christian Stanek
Safety and immunogenicity of myxoma virus as a new viral vector for small ruminants
Béatrice Pignolet, Séverine Boullier, Jacqueline Gelfi, Marjorie Bozzetti, Pierre Russo, Eliane Foulon, Gilles Meyer, Maxence Delverdier, Gilles Foucras, Stéphane Bertagnoli
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Theriogenology; 24th May 2008 (Elsevier)
Equine viral arteritis: Current status and prevention
Holyoak GR, Balasuriya UB, Broaddus CC, Timoney PJ
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 Movers & Shakers |
Schering-Plough Animal Health unveils new name and executive team
Schering-Plough Animal Health (SPAH) reveals its reshaped business structure and executive management team, following its merger with Intervet. More |
Nigel Gibbens is the new chief Vet for the UK
The UK's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs appoints Nigel Gibbens as its chief veterinary officer (CVO). More |
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