HIPRA’s Post

While summer is not typically a time for focus on #influenza, this year will be different. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced an Enhanced Summer 2024 Influenza Surveillance program due to the pervasive concern for #avianflu. While efforts are also underway to protect the food supply and ensure animal health, the goal of this initiative is specifically to monitor spread of H5 to people and to reduce human exposure to infected animals. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eSKt2Rfn

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. It is a chance to share information on how to prevent #Lyme and #tickborne diseases. #Ticks are becoming increasingly common in Canada; posing a variety of disease threats, one being Lyme disease, to animal and human health. Dr. Robbin Lindsay and his research team have been actively involved in tick surveillance across Canada for several decades and generate critical data related to geographic range of vector ticks and tick-borne disease prevalence with the Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada, in the Zoonotic Diseases and Special Pathogens section of the National Microbiology Laboratory. Dr. Lindsay is an expert in all things tick-related. In this Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System podcast, he shares information on current and emerging ticks and tick-borne pathogens, the evolution of tick-surveillance in Canada, and some ways to minimize these risks for both ourselves and our animals. Listen here 👂 https://lnkd.in/dF7-txr

Read here: @kweintraub in @usatoday deep dive into new @AnimalLawHLS and @NYU_CEAP report on worldwide animal > human disease risks https://lnkd.in/eNMt3rYC 

Why do we need to understand #ONEHEALTH approaches and #CommunityEngagement? When it comes to protecting health security, it is critical to adopt an expansive view of health, one that includes animals and the environment, and also considers the role played by the community in ensuring disease surveillance across all three sectors. This One Health view is defined as “an integrated, unifying approach that aims to substantially balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems.” Broadly speaking, the concept views the health of humans, animals, and the ecosystem as connected and mutually dependent. In the case of the below article, we see yet another example of the animal-to-human interface in infectious diseases and how health crosses sectors. According to World Health Organization, over 30 new human pathogens have been detected in the last three decades, 75% of which have originated in animals. In order for One Health approaches in addressing outbreaks to be effective, #CommunityEngagement is essential. Community engagement in animal disease surveillance and response is critical for several reasons. Zoonotic diseases are those that can infect humans and animals. Because infections can spread from animals to humans (and vice versa), community surveillance regarding animal health can serve to alert healthcare providers to the emergence of dangerous diseases in the animal world that threaten to spill over into humans. Examples include Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which is transmitted from camels to people, and Rift Valley Fever, which can infect humans living in close proximity to affected cows, goats, sheep and camels. Another great example in Rwanda is outlined by Drs. Henly, Igihozo, and Wotton (Nature, 2021) here: https://lnkd.in/erbT78BD Strengthening community engagement in animal health and disease surveillance also builds confidence in health interventions and innovations. In pastoralist or agricultural communities, when public officials and health workers offer vaccines and other services to protect the health of livestock and domestic animals, the trust and goodwill built among families and providers can help open a dialogue with community members about providing children and adults with health services, as well. Gwakisa, et al. (One Health Outlook, 2023) also speak of community engagement, systems analysis, & transdisciplinarity as "pillars for One Health ecosystem approach." To see more information on One Health approaches by the CORE Group #CGPP project, please see resources here: https://lnkd.in/e3UAeBzB https://lnkd.in/eFWaMGEU

The H5N1 avian influenza virus has spread among dairy cows in the U.S., posing significant threats to animal health, farm operations, and market demand. Given the virus's ability to evolve, no single genomic snapshot is sufficient. Ginkgo Biosecurity has developed an H5N1 tracker using constantly-updated USDA data, which highlights the nature and ever-widening scale of this threat. At Ginkgo, we are committed to providing persistent surveillance of the H5N1 genomic sequence through widespread analysis. To learn more about our work on H5N1, check out our tracker here: https://lnkd.in/eUZ_PPrT #Biosecurity #H5N1 #AvianInfluenza #birdflu #USDA #GenomicSurveillance #GinkgoBiosecurity

#HPAI in #dairy cows. As many questions abound, FAO, World Health Organization and World Organisation for Animal Health conduct a preliminary risk assessment focusses on #Avianinfluenza A(H5N1) viruses and assesses the public health risk as well as the risk of the virus spread among animals. FAO and World Health Organization strongly advise the consumption of only #pasteurized milk and to avoid consuming raw milk We will continue to monitor and re-assess the risks as the situation evolves and when more information becomes available. A #OneHealth approach with rapid sharing of information and sequence data from both the human and animal health sectors is strongly recommended and is critical for rapid risk assessment. https://lnkd.in/d_EUWH7E #OneHealth #OFFLU #foodsafety

As part of our commitment to a healthier, more sustainable future, we take a One Health approach to combating diseases that pose the greatest risk to animals and people. Rabies is one such zoonotic disease, with 99% of cases transmitted from dogs to people. The World Health Organization estimates that rabies kills 59,000 people each year, with 95% of cases in Africa and Asia. We’re proud to have supplied our rabies vaccine to Cameroon, Central African Republic, Indonesia, Nigeria and Togo to vaccinate dogs and help protect communities. Our team members recently participated in the World One Health Congress – held for the first time on the African continent – to share our learnings and dialogue with other leaders about the important intersection of animal and human health. Improving animal health can help improve the lives of the people who care for them. By integrating veterinary surveillance, research, vaccine and product development, we can help reduce the risks of transboundary and emerging infectious diseases, as well as stop the spread from one species to another. Learn more about how we protect the world from disease here: https://lnkd.in/eenharHz #WorldRabiesDay #AnimalHealth #OneHealth #EndRabiesNow

🔔 Equine herpes virus (EHV) is an endemic infectious disease in the UK. Following increased reports of EHV diagnoses across the UK in recent months, EIDS would like to remind followers of our information sheet outlining how to avoid this ever-present threat and what to do if your horse has contact with a case of EHV. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/eEsVbHfe 🐴 Most affected horses may have mild respiratory signs or no signs of infection, but, unpredictably, some occurrences can result in widespread infection on a yard and very sick horses. ⚠️ EHV outbreaks occur in the UK and are usually restricted to a single premises, however, multiple premises can be involved following mixing of horses from different yards, such as at equine competitions. Other helpful resources include British Equestrians' biosecurity advice notes: https://lnkd.in/eUupEbm4 #EquineHealth #EquineVet #VeterinaryScience #UniversityOfCambridge #VeterinaryEpidemiology #InfectiousDisease #EquineInfectiousDiseaseSurveillance #EquineInfectiousDisease

Animal infectious diseases are of great relevance to society. Its diagnosis and subsequent treatment is important to prevent the animal from getting worse, and to avoid possible contagion to humans or the spread of the disease among the animals themselves. The transmission of infectious diseases can occur from animals to humans, which is known as zoonoses, but it can also occur from humans to animals. 👉 Do not hesitate to take a look at our website to find high-quality and validated IVD reagents for your assay development! #IVDreagents #animal #infectiousdiseases

Rabies is a viral disease that targets a mammal's central nervous system. It is mainly found in bats, foxes, skunks, and raccoons in Canada, with skunks and bats being the primary carriers in Saskatchewan. However, it can infect both domestic animals and humans. Without proper treatment, rabies is often fatal. When a human is exposed to the virus, the development of clinical rabies can be prevented through urgent assessment, proper wound management and, if indicated, post-exposure vaccination. If you suspect an animal is infected with rabies, contact your local conservation officer or the Ministry of Environment at 1-800-667-7561. You can also learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan's Rabies Response Program here: https://ow.ly/T5Zl50SFC09