by admin | Jul 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
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,...
by admin | Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
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....
by admin | May 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | May 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Abr 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Abr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Abr 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
