Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of our new RT-PCR test allowing to detect and differentiate Bluetongue (BTV) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHDV) in a single well: ID Gene™ BTV & EHDV Advantage Triplex (ref. IDBTEHDADV). This...
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Aujeszky’s Disease (Pseudorabies)
Occurrence: Formerly present in many countries, it has been eradicated from some and is Notifiable in many.Age affected: All agesCauses: Aujeszky’s Disease virusEffects: Respiratory signs, abortion, stillbirths, mummies, pre-weaning deaths with nervous signs. In pigs...
Review of scientific publications of the ID Screen® FMD NSP Competition ELISA
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that the review of scientific publications of the ID Screen® FMD NSP Competition ELISA (product code: FMDNSPC) has been updated. 24 new studies were added, showing: The widespread use of the ID Screen® kit in...
Natural Antiseptics for Dog Wounds – Whole Dog Journal
Natural ingredients such as aloe, honey, and vinegar can be useful for treating your dog’s minor wounds at home. While serious injuries require medical attention, many common problems can be treated on the trail or at home with simple, inexpensive, do-it-yourself...
Avian metapneumovirus spreads in North America
Following the first detection of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) subtype B in 2 Ontario turkey flocks in early May, the disease continues to spread in that province, a current hotspot of outbreaks within North America. The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) of Ontario,...
2 avian influenza vaccines effective, pilot continues with third vaccine
2 bird flu vaccines are effective against avian influenza in chickens. This is the conclusion after processing the first results of the field trial at 2 Dutch poultry farms. Meanwhile, the Dutch government is considering taking the next step with a different vaccine....
Cat dies after eating avian influenza-contaminated food
Although cats can contract highly pathogenic avian influenza, epidemiologists believe cats are not a significant vector for the disease. In July, a cat died of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a shelter in Seoul, South Korea’s Gwanak district, reported Yonhap New...
Evidence of Gumboro Disease control
The objective of this article is to elucidate what can occur in the broiler production environment, as well disclose some proofs of disease control, and comparison of different tools. As is well-known Gumboro disease can impact broiler production in several different...
New research finds link between PRRS outbreaks and antibiotic use
In her recent Master’s thesis, Isadora Machado, graduate research assistant at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine measured the amount of antibiotics needed to combat the secondary infections caused by a PRRS outbreak. She found that a PRRSv outbreak...