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Dr. Weese, who specializes in zoonotic diseases (diseases that can pass from animals to humans) and veterinary infection control, said that he and colleagues had concerns about the possible role of pets during Toronto's SARS crisis, when thousands of people were asked to go into quarantine. "We broached the subject a couple of times. The problem is, you can't address this during a crisis," he said, noting that human concerns pushed animal issues to the side. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Ghanaians urged to recognize role of Veterinarians in nation's economy May 12, 2006
She pointed out that veterinarians "were key players in research, food safety, zoonotic disease, animal health and environmental issues", and had in the past, successfully controlled "devastating animal diseases" such as Newcastle and rinderpest. Dr Attah was speaking at the Regional World Veterinary Day celebration and bird flu awareness creation, at Elmina, under the theme "Celebrate Our Diversity, The Bird Flu Scare". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rockfish are big and plentiful May 11, 2006
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U.S. Researchers Aid Egypt in Identifying Human Bird Flu Cases May 5, 2006
The laboratory wanted to be extra sure, of its finding of H5N1, said Major Samuel L. Yingst, a veterinarian and the deputy head of the virology and zoonotic disease program at the NAMRU labs in Cairo, Egypt. NAMRU also has been the confirming laboratory in animal cases that have occurred in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Jordan and Ukraine. (U.S. Department of State -- News)
Application Filed To Replace Plum Island Apr 19, 2006
In its present state, the facility is not classified to handle bio-safety level four duties, which includes the capability to study zoonotic diseases diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The ability to handle these diseases is especially important to the government as worries increase over the spread of avian flu. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Defra is like a dead swan. Discuss Apr 12, 2006
The Rapid PCR is being used in many countries where zoonotic diseases (the ones that can be passed from animals to humans) have occurred ... There is brilliant work being done in research centres in Britain on zoonotic diseases and the vaccines needed to control them, but it rarely seems to filter upwards to Defra ... This is all the more worrying when it comes to the new generation of zoonotic diseases that are bound to follow avian flu. (TimesOnline)
Fourteen states want US bio-agro lab Apr 4, 2006
Experts also gave nods to Iowa State University, which is near a main USDA lab complex; Kansas State University, because the state is building its own National Agricultural Biosecurity Laboratory; and the group led by , partly because it already houses the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense. John Miller. (The Scientist)
Purdue Project Could Help Pets Serve As Disease Watchdogs Mar 30, 2006
New findings on tests of the program are detailed in the current edition of Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, a medical journal that focuses on diseases transmitted to humans by vectors such as mosquitoes or directly from animals. Larry Glickman, a professor of epidemiology in the School of Veterinary Medicine, designed the National Companion Animal Surveillance Program in collaboration with Banfield, The Pet Hospital, a nationwide chain of veterinary hospitals. (Science Daily)
Intestinal Parasites Mar 27, 2006
Zoonotic disease refers to disease spread from animal to human. Parasites can also be spread to humans. (Suite101.com)
Can Pets Be Protected from Bird Flu? Mar 13, 2006
Examples of these zoonotic diseases include salmonellosis, bartonellosis cat-scratch disease , tapeworm, roundworm, cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis, toxoplasmosis and rabies. Continued. (ABC News)
Centre to study species diseases Feb 22, 2006
The world's first centre dedicated to the study of diseases such as avian flu, BSE and SARS is being established in the UK, it has emerged. The National Centre for Zoonosis Research, based at the University of Liverpool, will study diseases that originate in animals but which can jump species and infect humans. (This is London)
Marine mammals are on the frontline of failing ocean health Feb 19, 2006
"Alaska is a laboratory for human health issues, particularly those that have to do with climate and zoonotic disease - those that can be transferred from animals to humans. It's a measurable, visible impact. We're seeing new health threats in Alaska as a result of climate change.". Warming temperatures are likely to increase rainfall in the North, leading to increased run-off to ocean systems and melting of ice. (EurekAlert!)
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