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Shamonda virus reported in France as patient dies: Why is it deadly, what are its symptoms, treatment and prevention methods?Shamonda virus: France has reported the first known human case of the Shamonda virus after a patient died in October, raising questions abo...- First recorded human case of Shamonda virus reported in France: Health officialsThe first case of Shamonda virus infecting a human being has been reported in France, causing the death of an infected individual. Health a...
- 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 sinkIn the 1950s, rinderpest and livestock disease pushed the Serengeti’s wildebeest herd to dangerously low numbers. After the virus was broug...
- 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 yearsAustralia grappled with a catastrophic rabbit overpopulation that put its ecosystem and economy at risk. To combat this, scientists unleash...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- France says cattle future at risk as lumpy skin virus spreadsFrance faces a critical threat to its livestock farming as lumpy skin disease spreads near the Spanish border, prompting a 15-day export ba...
- New bird flu variant detected in Nevada dairy cattle, raising concerns of endemic spreadIn the US state of Nevada, a newly identified H5N1 bird flu strain, D1.1, has been found in six dairy herds. Scientists warn the virus coul...
- Bird flu in US 2024: Is eating eggs safe? All you need to knowAvian influenza has spread to cows and even a person based in Texas. Amid these rising cases, health officials are currently on high alert,...
- Japan confirms season's fourth bird flu outbreakJapan has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, local m...
- Another pandemic could take place due to US meat supply? Here is what report claimsAnother pandemic-like situation could be on cards and it may originate from the United States, as per a recent research from Harvard Law Sc...
- 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.
- 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...
- Global 'hot spots' where new coronaviruses may emerge identifiedThe researchers also identified locations that could easily become hot spots with changes in land use. They found that parts of Japan, the ...
- 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,...
- Small, handheld device called 'VIRRION' can be used to capture and identify virusesKnown viruses, such as H5N1, Zika and Ebola have caused widespread illness and death.
- Lack of knowledge on animal disease leaves humans at riskA world-first study found that just ten diseases account for around 50 per cent of all published knowledge on diseases at the wildlife-live...
- Drug target for Ebola-like viruses identifiedEffective treatments such as vaccines and drug therapies are not available for many of these infections.
- Now, the AP grey fowl can resist bird flu outbreakIt is a wish come true for scores of poultry owners who are grappling with their business due to the frequent outbreak of bird flu.
- Meat, poultry, vegetables feel heat from global warmingFrom meat, poultry and milk to everything consumed on the dining tables is feeling the heat from climate change, scientists say.
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