Clinical signs of Cushing’s, no matter its primary cause, may include one or most of the following: Polyuria (increased frequency of urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), and polyphagia (increased, ravenous hunger). Weakening and atrophy of the muscles of the...
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First case of dairy cows hit by bird flu in the US
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been identified in dairy cattle in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico, officials in the US have confirmed. This is the first time that cows have tested positive for bird flu. In Texas, Kansas and New Mexico, investigations are...
Paratuberculosis: epidemiology, symptoms and control strategies
All you need to know about paratuberculosis Bovine paratuberculosis, also known as Johne's disease, is a chronic pathology caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. It has a worldwide distribution and generates economic losses for...
Inclusion Body Rhinitis
Occurrence: Worldwide. Age affected: All ages, human risk. Causes: Porcine cytomegalovirus (PCMv); poor ventilation. Effects: Mostly no signs, inappetence, sneezing, fever, infertility, small litters, stillbirth, mummies. Inclusion body rhinitis is caused by an...
New bacteriophage to tackle salmonella in broilers
Global feed company AB Agri has joined forces with researchers at the University of Leicester to develop a new bacteriophage product to prevent Salmonella in broilers. In the EU, around 91,000 people are infected with Salmonellosis annually. To limit the spread of...
Bionote launches Free Webinar in Spanish
Our commercial partner BioNote is going to hold several FREE Webinars in Spanish during 2024, with leading international professionals. It is a pleasure for us to be able to extend this invitation to participate, expand your knowledge and learn about news regarding...
We want to share the following news about the ID.Vet Glanders disease diagnosis kit
The National Veterinary Service Laboratories (NVSL) in the USA has concluded an evaluation of imported animals with the ID Screen® Glanders Double Antigen Multispecies kit, and according to the excellent results obtained, it has taken this kit as the one that will be...
The current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?
Avian Influenza (AI) disease is caused by a virus that belongs to the family Orthomyxoviridae , genus Alphainfluenzavirus , this genus can also be designated as Influenzavirus type A. Currently, the structure of Orthomyxoviruses is very well known....
Parvovirus and Foster Puppies
With just a couple of exceptions, every time I have fostered a dog or litter of puppies, I’ve done it for my local shelter. While sometimes I disagree with the shelter’s policies or am frustrated with the shelter’s limitations, if any of the dogs or puppies I am...