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The US eradicated this flesh-eating parasite decades ago. Now it is detected in Texas and New Mexico- In 1950, livestock viruses drove the Serengeti's wildebeest herd down to 300,000. Less than a decade later, it surpassed 1.5 million, helping turn the ecosystem into a carbon sink
- In 1950, Australia released the Myxoma virus as biological warfare against its invasive rabbit population. The virus killed 99.8% of infected rabbits within two years
- Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set upVaranasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, an...30 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Centre deploys national outbreak team to Gujarat, Rajasthan as Chandipura virus cases riseA national team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan to aid the ongoing Chandipura virus disease outbreak. Experts are investigating the ...05 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- ICAR develops indigenous African Swine Fever vaccine, strengthening India’s biosecurityDr. M.L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR said that this breakthrough marks the dawn of a new era in veterinary science.04 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- In the 1960s, the US bred up to 150 million sterile screwworm flies a week in Texas and dropped them from planes to protect livestock from a flesh-eating parasiteThe United States faces a renewed threat from the New World screwworm parasite. This pest, a fly larva, infests animal wounds and causes si...01 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Flesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US Explained: Here’s what is New World screwworm infectionFlesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US has been confirmed. Officials report the Maryland patient has recovered, and no sprea...26 Aug, 2025, 01.33 AM IST
- Flesh-eating screwworm in the US: What you need to knowA rare case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in a Maryland resident after traveling from Guatemala, mark...25 Aug, 2025, 01.04 PM IST
- What is New World screwworm fly? US halts Mexican livestock imports over growing threatThe US has halted livestock imports from Mexico as the New World screwworm fly spreads closer to the southern border. The parasitic insect ...11 Jul, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
- Incurable 'Zombie Deer' disease may infect humans: All you need to know about this terrifying illness with no vaccine or treatmentChronic Wasting Disease, also known as Zombie Deer Disease, affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer, causing severe neurological symptoms. I...14 Jan, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus: All you need to know about the virus spreading across Europe, Africa, Middle East due to climate changeOutbreaks of a highly severe viral haemorrhagic fever are triggered by the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus.10 Jul, 2023, 10.23 PM IST
- World Bank approves USD 82 mln for zoonotic disease prevention in India"It will strengthen India's One Health approach, which recognizes that people and animals are connected with their shared environment," Wor...11 May, 2023, 02.20 PM IST
- What is lumpy skin disease? Is it safe to consume milk?The virus has been found only in cows and buffaloes. It even affects deer, according to reports. Lumpy skin disease is a viral disease that...29 Sep, 2022, 10.54 AM IST
- Too much of a good thing: How antibiotics made superbugsantibiotics are becoming less effective against infections.17 Nov, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
- China, SE Asia 'hotspot' for new coronaviruses: StudyThe study, published in the journal Nature Food, showed that this is because of the global land-use changes including forest fragmentation,...02 Jun, 2021, 07.50 PM IST
- Intensive farming may increase risk of epidemics, scientists warnThe scientists, including those from the University of Sheffield in the UK, said overuse of antibiotics, high animal numbers, and low genet...06 May, 2020, 05.08 PM IST
- PM Narendra Modi to launch Rs 13,500 crore livestock disease control scheme next weekThis was announced by Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Giriraj Singh.04 Sep, 2019, 09.33 PM IST
- Modi to inaugurate livestock vaccination scheme on September 11 from MathuraMinister Giriraj Singh said that the scheme envisages vaccination coverage to 300 million bovines.04 Sep, 2019, 04.27 PM IST
- India losing Rs 18,000 cr annually due to FMD in cattle: ICARIndia is losing a whopping Rs 18,000 crore annually due to the dreaded foot and mouth disease in cattle and livestock.23 Aug, 2011, 05.50 PM IST
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