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Some thoughts about #IBDV and it’s current clinical evolution

📰 EIDS's veterinary epidemiologist Abigail McGlennon recently wrote an article for the vet times discussing strangles, its epidemiology and updates about circulating strains in the UK!   🐴🦠 Strangles can affect any horse in any yard, and can bring serious financial implications as well as health and welfare concerns Abigail's article covers three areas:  🔹The current epidemiological picture of strangles in the UK 🔹Challenges in containment and navigating the persistence of strangles 🔹Future outlook at strategies for strangles management We highly recommend a read! The article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ekm43zQ7 #EquineHealth #EquineVet #VeterinaryScience #UniversityOfCambridge #VeterinaryEpidemiology #InfectiousDisease #EquineInfectiousDiseaseSurveillance #EquineInfectiousDisease

More than three years after the beginning of the pandemic, humans still spread COVID to one another every day, though with less severe symptoms in most cases. Scientists also know that we can spread COVID to our pets as well, because of the close relationships many of us have with our four-legged friends. While dogs CAN get COVID from humans, they don’t seem to get very SICK. So, what’s the big deal if we spread the virus to our pets? Can dogs spread it back to humans or to other animals? TGen - Part of City of Hope scientists are looking to answer these and other questions in a new study called the 1000 Canine (1K9) SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Study. The Shelter and Community Medicine team at Midwestern University's College of Veterinary medicine is helping to collect samples via our work with underserved populations. Hayley D. Yaglom, MS, MPH, a genomic epidemiologist who leads TGen - Part of City of Hope North’s One Health team and the 1K9 study joins TGen Talks to discuss the study and how the information gained will help tailor guidance for public health, veterinary professionals, and people interacting with dogs in various settings. https://lnkd.in/ewnxR2RW #OneHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryResearch #VeterinaryPreventiveMedicine #Epidemiology

As part of the development of #OneHealth as the environment in which animal epidemiology works, the American Veterinary Epidemiology Society has changed its name to the American Veterinary One Health Society. https://lnkd.in/g7Hci-UM

Very proud to work everyday with these fantastic collegues, a small unit of young (apart from me) professionals from the Epidemiological Department of #IZSLT that deals with Risk Assessment in Food Safety and Animal Health, Data Analysis in Veterinary field, International Research and Cooperation. #Epidemiology #Riskassessment #EUFORA #foodsafety

Cases of the H5N1 strain of avian flu have been reported in US dairy cattle since March 2024. As we have seen avian influenza (or “bird flu”) has the ability to be transmitted from birds to mammals such as cows and humans. We know that this strain of avian flu is transmittable to humans; in April 2024 a case was reported in a dairy farm worker who had been in contact with infected cattle. Join us for a Zoom webinar discussion with experts in epidemiology, infectious diseases, and veterinary medicine as we unpack what is currently known about this virus and what additional steps need to be taken to avoid widespread human transmission. Thursday, May 9th at 10-11 AM https://lnkd.in/esqjH7Vi

🎧 Listening now🎧 External validation of spatial qualitative risk analysis with Facundo Muñoz. Spatial Qualitative Risk Analysis (SQRA) is a collaborative method and tool developed by CIRAD and partners for sharing the knowledge of a college of academic and field experts in #veterinary epidemiology and #animalhealth about the relative risks of introduction and dissemination of an animal or zoonotic infectious disease within a territory. From Open Session 2022, session IV on " Risk assessment and modeling" 👉 https://bit.ly/3zCWH9t How much can you learn in 2 minutes? #OS22 #FMD #CapacityDevelopment #Innovation #FootandMouth #AnimalHealth

Discover insights into Paratuberculosis (Johne's Disease) in a free, live webinar offered by our partner, IDvet. The session focuses on the epidemiology, symptoms, and control strategies associated with the disease. 📌 Topics: ▪️ Paratuberculosis: pathogen, disease, clinical characteristics ▪️ Epidemiology and the current worldwide situation ▪️ Management strategies: action plans and outcomes ▪️ IDvet diagnostic range for paratuberculosis management DATE: Tuesday, April 9th 2024 TIME: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM SAST DURATION: 1 hour + Q&A LANGUAGE: English + captions in the language of your choice This webinar is targeted towards professionals in veterinary medicine, livestock management, and research, as well as anyone with an interest in animal health. It aims to provide practical insights into managing Paratuberculosis effectively. 🔗Secure your spot by registering here: https://lnkd.in/dSasF5jP #LasecGroup #IDvet #Paratuberculosis #JohnesDisease #VeterinaryMedicine #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryWebinar

An increasing number of veterinary epidemiologists are embracing the value that qualitative research has in exploring the 'human factor' of animal management. A review published in JDS aims to enhance the accessibility of qualitative research among a range of audiences. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/dgh9zUAU Authors: Ritter, Koralesky, Saraceni, Roche, Vaarst, and Kelton #epidemiology, #qualitativeresearch, #dairyfarming #dairyscience, #JDS #journalofdairyscience

On the 14th of March 2024, Southern African Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine had a webinar on “Threat of emerging H5 and H7 Avian Influenza viruses to the regional poultry market: global overview and sustainable control measures applicable to Southern Africa" hosted virtually by SAVETCON where 604 participants registered from 28 countries over 5 continents. The purpose of the webinar was to address some of the challenges through the engagement of experts to focus on the threat of the pandemic to the economy. The experts that presented on the topics below where Prof Celia Abolnik from the University of Pretoria, Dr Grietjie de Klerk from Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development,  Prof Folorunso Oludayo FASINA from Food and Agriculture Organization and Dr Moetapele Letshwenyo from World Organization for Animal Health respectively. The webinar addressed the following topics: - Global overview, evolution, and epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses. - The impact of H5 & H7 in commercial, backyard and allied poultry industries in the sub-region. - Sustainable prevention and control measures of avian influenza in developing countries. - World Organization for Animal Health avian influenza control standards and vaccination guidelines. In addition, the webinar served as a platform to raise awareness, foster collaboration, and equip participants with the tools to combat this threat in developing economies. Moreover, there was a question-and-answer session which allowed participants to interact with experts ensuring further clarification. SASVEPM Executive committee, under the leadership of Dr. Mohamed M. Sirdar, would like to express our deepest gratitude to our esteemed experts for sharing their knowledge, service provider for a successful webinar and participants for their time and commitment to one health.