Pork accounts for more than one-third of meat produced worldwide and is an important component of global food security, agricultural economies, and trade. Infectious diseases are among the primary constraints to swine production, and the globalization of the swine industry has contributed to the emergence and spread of pathogens. Infectious diseases result in direct losses […]
Category Archives: Diagnostics
Technical briefing 11 13 May 2021 This briefing provides an update on previous briefings up to 7 May 2021 Summary There are 5 variants of concern and 7 variants under investigation (Table 1). This report has been published to continue to share detailed surveillance of VOC-21APR02 (B.1.617.2). A separate report is published covering our routine […]
Technical briefing 10 7 May 2021 This briefing provides an update on previous briefings up to 1 April 2021 Summary •There are 5 variants of concern and 8 variants under investigation (Table 1). VUI-21APR-02 (B.1.617.2) was escalated to a variant of concern on 6 May 2021 (VOC21APR-02). It is assessed as having at least equivalent […]
The world is in midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently a new SARS-CoV-2 (2019nCOV)lineage (B.1.526) emerged in New York and spread rapidly. The New York variant B.1.526 lineage is characterised by six lineage-defining mutations in the spike protein, including D614G mutation and one at important residues in the receptor-binding domain (S477N or E484K)1.The combination of […]
The world is in midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently A new “double mutant” variant of the coronavirus has been detected from samples collected in India. The two mutations (E484Q and L452R mutations) come together in the same virus, may be more infectious or less affected by vaccines.1 GeneMedi pseudotype virus (pseudovirus) of SARS-COV-2 (2019nCOV) […]
Managing the deer population is essential to maintaining or improving forest health. It plays a crucial role in the ecosystem, providing food for large predators such as gray wolves (Canis lupis), cougars (Puma concolor), bobcats (Lynx rufus), and coyotes (Canis latrans). They feed primarily on grasses, herbaceous plants, fruits, and legumes and are active throughout […]
Goats are important domestic animals in many parts of the world. They provide substance in the form of food and clothing. The rising demand for goat meat, milk, and cheese offers commercial goat production opportunities. Goats are also a source of immediate income. The management of goat health is a critical aspect for improving goat […]
A sound management program to keep animals healthy is basic to production of both sheep and goats. Producers must observe animals closely to keep individual animals and the whole herd or flock healthy and productive. To recognize clinical signs of diseases common to sheep and goats, it is important to be familiar with what is […]
Cattle diseases cost millions of money losses every year. In addition to death, they cause loss of production and frequently a loss of body condition. Unhealthy animals require more food and take longer time for growth than healthy ones. Generally, animals are born free of diseases or parasites. But they usually acquire these diseases either […]
Rabbits are perhaps the most popular small mammals kept as pets. They make great companions and can live a dozen or more years when they are cared for properly. However, they do commonly develop a few illnesses and infection that all rabbit owners should be aware to prevent the disease. The most common diseases of […]
