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What would a reduction in microbial loads and the prevalence of pathogens in your feed mean to your animal performance? Listen in as my colleagues Dr Yun-Mei Amy Lin and Dr Francisco Domingues discuss practical ways to mitigate swine disease. #cleanfeedexperts #pathogencontrol #biosecurity #anitoxexperience

Effective mitigation of swine viruses, such as PEDV, PRRS and ASFV, in swine feed involves rigorous measures at various stages. Managing feed as a fomite and achieving animal performance and productivity goals require that producers reduce microbial loads and the prevalence of pathogens in feed and feed ingredients. Listen in with Technical Directors, Dr. Yun-Mei Amy Lin and Dr. Francisco Domingues as they discuss practical ways to mitigate swine disease. https://hubs.ly/Q02RxFL50

The Global Early Warning and Prevention System (GLEWS) identifies and monitors disease events, develops epidemiological intelligence for identification and mitigation of risks against emerging, endemic and epidemic diseases, and threats to environmental health and food security. The Tripartite (FAO, WHO and WOAH) collaborate and work together for an operational global One Health Intelligence system. This webinar explains how this is done.  https://lnkd.in/gQKnUXmZ

#Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease that occurs in animals primarily in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa and is occasionally exported to other regions. Transmission occurs when a person or susceptible animal comes into contact with the virus from an animal, human, or materials contaminated with the virus. Learn more about it: https://lnkd.in/dM2tEBBr Good morning people, It was confirmed earlier this week that there is an outbreak of Mpox, a viral zoonotic disease - disease that bridges the One Health Concept. Few days ago, hosted by SR-GL was a program on One Health Concept, in which we discussed the basics and the way around these conditions - especially those that bridges One Health. For those that missed the program, regardless of your field of study... Know that Zoonotic disease doesn't care about awareness... It spreads far and way across all components of the One Health. Here is another opportunity for you to grasp the concept of One Health. One Health: Bridging the Divide Between Human, Animal, and Environmental Health to Tackle Emerging Health Conditions. Join us 2:00pm today for an eye-opening discussion on the interconnected nature of health, as we explore the dynamic relationship between human, animal, and environmental health. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of this critical and increasingly relevant topic. We look forward to welcoming you to the discussion. https://lnkd.in/d7WEX_MR #Mpox #Besafe #OneHealth

In our pursuit to confront vector-borne diseases, BAVBD places a significant emphasis on research and innovation. We actively support and promote scientific research aimed at advancing our understanding of vector-borne diseases, their vectors, as well as the development of novel diagnostic tools and control strategies. Through our dedication to fostering innovation, we endeavor to cultivate new and effective approaches to combat these health threats. https://lnkd.in/dDZXey9T

Kenya is experiencing an ongoing outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a viral disease that originates from animals to people, primarily affecting animals but also capable of infecting and causing fatalities in humans. We recognise the critical importance of embracing a One Health perspective. I am thrilled to announce our timely webinar series tomorrow from 7 am EAT. This webinar aims to cultivate an integrated One Health approach to address the RVF outbreak, fostering collaboration among experts in human, animal, and environmental health. By comprehending the outbreak's epidemiological trends, sociocultural factors, and environmental aspects, we can strengthen our collective response and mitigation strategies. Don't miss this critical opportunity to contribute to the understanding and management of the RVF outbreak in Kenya. This series promises to be a vital platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and strategies to combat zoonotic diseases through interdisciplinary collaboration. There's no signing up, just join below👇 https://lnkd.in/dCA-8TbT

The Global Early Warning and Prevention System (GLEWS) identifies and monitors disease events, develops epidemiological intelligence for identification and mitigation of risks against emerging, endemic and epidemic diseases, and threats to environmental health and food security. The Quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH) collaborate and work together for an operational global One Health Intelligence system. This webinar explains how this is done. https://lnkd.in/eRUNeRJE

Video Recap of 2023 XylPhi-PD® (Pierce’s Disease Prevention) Field Day with Bevill Vineyard Management, Sonoma Palo Alto, CA – March 1, 2024– A&P Inphatec, a specialist developer of bacteriophages, held a field day in September 2023 in collaboration with Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness and Bevill Vineyard Management. In this short video recap, Armon Azevedo (Wilbur-Ellis), Matt Vogensen and Brooke Parsons (both from Bevill Vineyard Management, BVM) review 2-year treatment results for XylPhi-PD. BVM is using XylPhi-PD in a protective buffer zone strategy along Dry Creek. Blue Green Sharpshooters migrate from riparian areas into the vineyard and carry Xylella fastidiosa which causes Pierce’s Disease (PD). Results to date show no new infections at 7 different vineyards previously impacted with PD. BVM plans to continue the effective buffer zone strategy in 2024.

This assessment illustrates the complexity of the H5N1 virus’s impact on both animal and human health and the need for a coordinated international response to monitor, contain, and understand the virus to mitigate its broader impacts.

Our paper illustrates the power of collaboration among institutions in creating early detection systems that enhance our ability to respond swiftly to emerging health threats. By pooling resources and expertise, these partnerships ensure that we can activate surveillance and response measures quickly, safeguarding public health and agricultural stability, particularly against zoonotic viruses like H5N1.