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UK ‘not ready for bioterror attack’

(The Press Association) Mr Murphy suggested that anthrax, smallpox or other deadly agents could be the biggest threat in the 21st century, and the response was untested. The danger was highlighted as Labour launched its own review of the UK’s defence capabilities. Mr Murphy accused David Cameron of being “ambivalent” to defence, and showing less  Read More »

Interest in Biosecurity Training Strong Among Ontario Pork Producers

(Farmscape Online) An estimated 40 percent of Ontario pork producers have now completed the first stage of a new national on-farm biosecurity training program. The National Biosecurity Training Program, developed by the Canadian Swine Health Board to familiarize pork …

PositiveID Corporation to Present M-BAND at ASM Biodefense and Emerging …

(Press Release) … M-BAND, developed under contract for the Department of Homeland Security by MFS, is an early warning system designed to detect the intentional release of aerosolized biological agents. It runs autonomously for up to 30 days, continuously analyzing air samples, typically in high-traffic areas, for the detection of bacteria, viruses, and toxins with  Read More »

Urgent measures to curb bird flu in Vietnam: Ministry

(SGGP) In addition, Quang Nam Province is facing high risk of the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in pigs, presently occurring in Que Son and Dien Ban Districts. Cao Duc Phat, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on Feb.18 met members of the …

Kansas officials open to biosecurity lab funding alternatives

(Kansas City Star) Sam Brownback and Kansas legislative leaders are regrouping after the proposed 2013 federal budget failed to include construction dollars for a new biosecurity lab, raising questions about the project’s future. President Barack Obama’s 2013 budget …

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