All Veterinary Medicine & Zoonoses articles – Page 10
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NewsBacteria in anal glands help cats to communicate
A new study shows how domestic cats send signals to each other using odors derived from families of bacteria living in their anal glands.
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NewsNew method detects bird flu on wetlands beloved of waterfowl
Researchers have developed a method that can detect infectious bird flu virus in wetlands frequented by waterfowl.
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NewsStudy reveals bacterial protein capable of keeping human cells healthy
Researchers describes a hitherto unknown protein with anti-oxidizing properties secreted by Coxiella burnetii, a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium, pointing to possible treatments for auto-immune diseases and even cancer
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NewsThermal processes can cut bacterial load, conference will hear
Researchers investigating whether the bacterial load of chicken meat can be reduced using thermal processes will report their findings at a symposium on zoonoses and food safety, organised by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
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NewsEducation key to curbing antimicrobial resistance in cats
Better education for cat owners, more communication from veterinarians, increased drug choices and cheaper, rapid diagnostic tools can help improve antimicrobial use in cats.
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NewsScientists uncover cause of mysterious deaths of elephants in Zimbabwe
A bacterium, closely associated with deadly septicaemia, could have caused the deaths of six African elephants in Zimbabwe and possibly more in neighbouring countries. The findings place infectious diseases on the list of pressures on African elephants, whose populations continue to be under threat. During this ...
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NewsOne Health surveillance tool proved vital in rapid response to rabies outbreak
Scientists have revealed that the use of an animal rescue system – Hawk Data Pro – proved to be a vital ‘One Health’ surveillance tool as part of a rapid response to a potentially deadly rabies outbreak in Pune city, India.
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NewsScientists developing field test to detect Covid virus in dozens of host species
Purdue University has received $2.7 million in federal funding to develop a field test that can measure and predict the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a wide range of wildlife and farm animals.
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NewsNew method enables efficient isolation of raccoon-borne food poisoning pathogen
Scientists have come up with a novel culture medium for efficient isolation of Escherichia albertii, a harmful enteropathogen found in raccoon droppings.
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NewsResearch uncovers possible monoclonal antibody treatment for Lassa fever
New research potentially points to an effective treatment for Lassa fever, a dangerous, often fatal disease common to much of West Africa but considered a major threat to global health.
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NewsNew Staph spa type emerges in Jordan as primary cause of dairy bovine mastitis
A new spa type of Staphylococcus aureus has emerged in Jordan which has been identified as the primary cause of dairy cow mastitis in the region.
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NewsNew treatment paves way to tackle chicken infections resistant to antibiotics
An innovative treatment paves the way for reducing antimicrobial resistance in the treatment of a deadly infection in chickens, according to an international team of researchers led by the University of Surrey.
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NewsVaccine will protect farmed crocodiles from West Nile virus
A University of Queensland developed vaccine will protect farmed saltwater crocodiles from West Nile virus (WNV), providing economic and biodiversity benefits to northern Australia.
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NewsMonitoring bats can help ID coronaviruses with pathogen potential
Researchers who found novel coronaviruses in UK bats say genetic surveys of the viruses should be regularly conducted, even if none of those viruses can infect humans yet.
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NewsCurious calves drive shedding of pathogen in herds
Inquisitive dairy calves could be driving the spread of a zoonotic pathogen in their herds, a new study has revealed.
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OpinionThe threat of viral zoonosis hasn’t gone away
Why we’re liable to be ambushed by viral zoonosis - despite everything we’ve learned from Covid
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NewsEU-funded PANDASIA project reduces risk of pandemics in Thailand and Europe
An international team of scientists will investigate how infectious diseases are transmitted between animals, humans and environment and how potential pandemics emerge, as part of the PANDASIA project w potential pandemics emerge.
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FeaturesGenomic microbiology as applied to animal forensics
From the origins of anthrax to advancements in the field, dive into the microbial forensics of livestock, wildlife and human cases.
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NewsMadagascar mouse lemur retroviruses surprisingly similar to ones found in polar bears or sheep
Researchers studying the mouse lemur genome have identified two endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) that are closely related to viruses found in other, very different mammals such as polar bears or domestic sheep.
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NewsVIDEO: Jonathan Van-Tam awarded Honorary Fellowship by Applied Microbiology International
Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Applied Microbiology International at a glittering awards ceremony in London’s Science Museum this November.
