Shamonda virus suspected or reported in six Irish cattle herds
There are six cattle herds where Shamonda virus (SHAV) infection is suspected or has been reported by a…
Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions
Bluetongue virus: The news of the first confirmed case of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in a ram which…
Natural gut molecule could strengthen chickens’ immune response against bacterial infections
A naturally occurring gut molecule that could strengthen chickens’ immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections,…
Weighing up the merits of bluetongue vaccination
The incidence of the bluetongue virus has thankfully been low to date. There have been lots of warnings…
Study reveals distinct roles of oxygen-sensing proteins in skeletal muscles
Skeletal muscles-responsible for movement, joint stabilization, and postural support-are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during…
Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration
The Bultavo-3 vaccine offering active immunisation of sheep and cattle to reduce viraemia and to prevent clinical signs…
New flu vaccine approach targets multiple virus strains
Doctors recommend getting your flu shot annually, since the specific influenza strain it targets varies from year to year.…
New T cell mechanism could lead to longer-lasting vaccines
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine have identified a possible way to make longer…
Melbourne’s lab-grown “skin” revolutionizes tick research
The world’s first lab-based tick feeding system for bush ticks, developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne,…
UCF researcher explores insulin signaling as new target for diabetic neuropathy
Neuropathy – chronic pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet – is a challenging fact of…
An Alaskan Brown Bear Receives the World’s Biggest Dental Crown
The dental crown Tundra received. Image credits: Lake Superior Zoo/Instagram An unexpected glint now catches the light whenever…
Modern farming waste carries emerging contaminants that threaten ecosystems and health
A new scientific review highlights a growing environmental challenge linked to modern food production. Researchers report that waste…