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Avian Influenza: First Poultry Farm Affected by the H5N8 Virus in the Tarn Department
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected at a domestic waterfowl farm in France. Following tests conducted earlier this week, The French Agency...
H5N8 avian influenza: The virus is circulating in 12 European countries, including France
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of the H5N8 subtype are on the rise in Europe, both among wild bird populations and on poultry farms. France has just confi...
Lumpy Skin Disease: Cattle Under Close Surveillance in Europe
Georgia reported two outbreaks of contagious bovine lumpy skin disease (BLD) on November 8, 2016, near the Russian border. All neighboring countries (Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia...
Avian Influenza: The Highly Pathogenic H5N8 Subtype Is Spreading Across Europe
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza are on the rise in several European countries. Cases have been reported in wild birds and poultry in Hungary, Poland, Germany...
Peste des petits ruminants: WOAH and FAO Launch the First Phase of Their Eradication Plan
Present in 76 countries, peste des petits ruminants (SRP) kills thousands of sheep and goats every year around the world. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the...
Avian Influenza: Restricted Area Lifted, Despite Four Remaining Outbreaks
The restricted area established in southwestern France as part of the strategy to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza is being lifted today, September 15, 2016. According t...
Bluetongue (BT): Serotype 4 has appeared in Italy; serotype 8 is still circulating in France
On September 8, Italian veterinary services reported eight outbreaks of bluetongue (serotype 4) in the Veneto region, in the northeastern part of the country. According to the r...
Lumpy Skin Disease: The Rapid Spread of the Infection Among Cattle in Europe Is a Cause for Concern
First detected in Turkey in late 2013, lumpy skin disease subsequently spread to Europe in 2015. With 747 outbreaks reported as of July 31, 2016, this enzootic viral disease cur...
Anthrax: Siberian reindeer affected by the resurgence of the anthrax bacillus
After lying dormant for 75 years, anthrax has resurfaced in Russia’s Far North. The bacteria Bacillus anthracis has already claimed one victim, a 12-year-old child, while eight...
Continuing Education: An Interactive Update on Avian Influenza for Accredited Veterinarians
A free online course lasting approximately three hours, on the topic “Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Avian Influenza: A New Situation in 2015–2016 , ” begins tomorrow, Ma...
Peste des petits ruminants: Global Eradication Campaign Gains Momentum
Now present in 76 countries—six more than a year ago—peste des petits ruminants continues to spread and decimate thousands of sheep and goats each year around the world. The Wor...
Avian Influenza: The Global Spread of the Influenza Virus Is a Cause for Concern for the WOAH
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) recommends strengthening biosecurity measures on poultry farms to halt the global spread of avian influenza. Since the beginning...