Dear Customers, Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to introduce our new serological test for the detection of Strangles in horses, ID Screen® Strangles Double Antigen ELISA (cat. STRANGDA). Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection of equids caused by...

A strain of bird flu, previously known to affect wild birds and poultry, has been detected for the first time in dairy cattle in Nevada in the US.  The D1.1 strain has now been found in 6 dairy herds in Nevada. The strain was first detected on 31 January as a result...

The discovery will improve the accuracy of serological tests by using local strains instead of international viruses.Researchers have identified clusters of influenza A viruses in Colombia for the first time , which could significantly improve diagnostic testing for...

Tips for Dog Owners Near a Disaster ZoneReadiness tips for dog owners, as well as ways you can help—and ways you should not. Could you evacuate your home 15 minutes from now, with everything you would need to live with your pets in a hotel for a few days, weeks, or...

In Germany as well as in neighbouring the Netherlands, the dairy, beef and pig industries are all holding their breath as for the 1st time in 37 years a case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) emerged last Friday. The outbreak had led to a lot of immediate consequences....

Useful for prognostic evaluation in horses with colic syndrome Colic syndrome affects approximately 4 out of 100 horses annually, making it one of the most common equine emergencies. Early identification of cases needing surgery or monitoring is crucial for improving...

The Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) is highly contagious and frequently mutates, leading to the emergence of new variants. Current strategies for IBV vaccination and diagnosisVaccination, based on classical and/or variant strains, is commonly used to combat...

Occurrence: Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe; South America; notifiable in all countries.
Age affected: All ages.
Cause: FMD virus.
Effects: Lameness, blisters on tongue, snout and feet. Foot-and-Mouth Disease is caused by the Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) virus, an...

Controlling Infectious Bursal Disease virus (IBDv) is key for the future stability of the global poultry industry, according to UK researchers. Scientists from Keele University say new strategies are needed to control the IBDv, which can severely damage the immune...