Aujeszky’s Disease (Pseudorabies)

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...
Avian metapneumovirus spreads in North America

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,...