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Rinderpest: New analysis tells how world eradicated deadliest cattle plague

(Phys.org) A new analysis published today in Science traces the recent global eradication of the deadliest of cattle diseases, crediting not only the development of a new, heat-resistant vaccine, but also the insight of local African herders, who guided scientists in deciding which animals to immunize and when. The study provides new insights into how Read More »

September 14, 2012
| Filed under Africa, North America, Agents & Toxins, Agriculture, and International
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California Cantaloupes Recalled Over Salmonella Test

(Food Safety News) As many as one-half million California-grown cantaloupes were recalled Thursday “out of an abundance of caution” by Fresno-based DFI Marketing Inc. Most have likely already been consumed without any illnesses being associated with them. But a single sample in a test by USDA’ Microbiological Data Program (MDP) did come back positive for Read More »

September 14, 2012
| Filed under North America, Agriculture, and Public Health
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1379 Chinese Die from Infectious Diseases in August

(CRI English) More than 601,703 cases of infectious diseases were reported on the Chinese mainland in August, and they resulted in 1,379 deaths, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health on Monday. A total of 343,201 cases identified as Class B infectious diseases by the MOH were reported on the mainland in Read More »

September 11, 2012
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, North America, Agriculture, International, and Public Health
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State veterinarian fearful of dangerous lab move to Manhattan, Kan. – Alva Review-Courier

Alva Review-CourierState veterinarian fearful of dangerous lab move to Manhattan, Kan.Alva Review-CourierHere's a textbook definition: “Hoof and mouth disease, also known as foot and mouth disease, is a viral disease that affects cattle and pigs. The disease is highly contagious and can be fatal to the animals that contract it. Humans are rarely infected …