Tag: animal health
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Natural nasal microbes offer broad-spectrum antiviral protection for pigs
Overview: A new front in the fight against swine respiratory viruses Respiratory viral diseases threaten animal health and global food security, particularly in intensive pig farming systems. Outbreaks caused by PRRSV, SIV, PRV, and PEDV lead to high piglet mortality, reproductive losses, and substantial economic hardship. Traditional vaccines often fall short due to rapid viral…
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Natural nasal probiotics provide broad antiviral protection
Overview: a nasal probiotic shield against respiratory viruses Respiratory viral diseases threaten pig health and global food security, especially in intensive farming. Classic vaccines against viruses like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), swine influenza virus (SIV), pseudorabies virus (PRV), and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) often fail to deliver lasting protection due to…
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West Nile virus confirms positive horse in Greater Sudbury: What you need to know
Overview: West Nile virus confirmed in a Greater Sudbury horse Public Health Sudbury & Districts has confirmed that a horse in the Greater Sudbury area tested positive for West Nile virus. This marks the third animal in the region to test positive this year, following two crows that were found positive in the summer. The…
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West Nile virus detected in a horse in Greater Sudbury: What it means for residents
Overview: West Nile virus case in Greater Sudbury Public Health Sudbury & Districts has confirmed a West Nile virus (WNV) positive horse in the Greater Sudbury area. This marks another animal case in the region for 2025, following two crows confirmed with WNV earlier in the season. The last time a person tested positive within…
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West Nile Virus in Greater Sudbury: Positive Horse Case and Protecting People and Animals
Overview: West Nile virus identified in a Greater Sudbury horse Public Health Sudbury & Districts has confirmed that a horse in the Greater Sudbury area tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This marks the third animal to test positive in 2025, following two crows identified in the summer. The last known human case in…
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Suspected NI bird flu outbreak devastates business owner and industry
Overview: Suspected avian influenza triggers cull and controls in Northern Ireland The discovery of a suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh, Co Tyrone, has been described as devastating by Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister. A cull of 23,000 birds began, while authorities put temporary control zones in place…
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Suspected Bird Flu Case Identified Near Omagh: Northern Ireland Implements Strict Controls
Suspected Bird Flu Case Near Omagh Triggers Swift Protective Measures A suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The incident prompted the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to implement immediate disease control measures to prevent any…
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Spain Confirms First Case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Livestock Investigation
Overview: Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in the Spotlight Spain has confirmed the first case of contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) amid ongoing investigations into livestock health and farm biosecurity. Public health and agricultural authorities say the case marks a critical moment for the sector, prompting enhanced surveillance, farm-level protections, and coordinated communication with farmers, veterinarians, and stakeholders…
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World Rabies Day in Saskatchewan: Warman Bat Case Highlights Public Health Focus
World Rabies Day in Saskatchewan: A Public Health Moment Saskatchewan is marking World Rabies Day to raise awareness about a potentially fatal virus and to emphasize practical steps people can take to stay safe. The timing is notable, coming on the heels of a Warman incident in which a dead bat found in a yard…
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Vaccination Developments Against Nipah Virus for Animals
Understanding the Nipah Virus The Nipah virus, a zoonotic pathogen, poses significant health risks to both humans and animals. Initially identified in the late 1990s in Malaysia, this virus is primarily transmitted from bats to pigs, and subsequently to humans, causing serious illnesses characterized by fever, headaches, and respiratory problems. The mortality rate ranges dramatically…