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Veterinary expert questions panel’s findings

(The Business Recorder) A veterinary expert and another member of the same team objected to the findings of the medical team constituted under the directive of Sindh High Court. The team, led by a Dow Medical University expert, submitted its report, alleging anthrax infection in the imported sheep without actually testing for the fatal disease. Read More »

September 25, 2012
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, North America, South America, Agents & Toxins, Agriculture, and Research
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Manhattan’s NBAF may be moving ahead soon

(The Wichita Eagle) The stalled plan for the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Kansas may be regaining traction in Washington. “I am encouraged with what we are hearing,” Gov. Sam Brownback said Thursday. “Kansas stands ready to partner with the Department of Homeland Security to move this important national security priority forward.” Congress earmarked Read More »

September 25, 2012
| Filed under North America, Biotechnology, Policy & Initiatives, and Research
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Flora and fauna part of discussion of Plum Island’s future

(The Day) Friday afternoon, the ferry from Plum Island brought its cargo of scientists and other workers back to the mainland after another day at the federal animal disease lab there, continuing a six-decade commuting routine now facing an uncertain future as debate about possible sale of the island heats up. Among the passengers on Read More »

September 25, 2012
| Filed under North America, Agents & Toxins, Policy & Initiatives, and Research
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Novel coronavirus infection – update

As of 25 September 2012, no additional cases of acute respiratory syndrome with renal failure due to infection with a novel coronavirus have been reported to WHO. WHO is continuing investigations into two recently confirmed infections identified as a novel coronavirus. Today WHO issued an interim case definition to help countries strengthen health protection measures Read More »

September 25, 2012
| Filed under Research
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Bird Flu Outbreaks Reported Around China – The Epoch Times

The Epoch TimesBird Flu Outbreaks Reported Around ChinaThe Epoch TimesHong Kong government officials capture chickens at a market where the H5N1 virus was found in dead poultry in 2008. The Hong Kong government recently ordered all poultry imports from mainland China to be halted. (Andrew Ross/AFP/Getty Images) …