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Govt on high alert over Ebola outbreak – Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

Kenya Broadcasting CorporationGovt on high alert over Ebola outbreakKenya Broadcasting CorporationThe government is still on the edge following the outbreak of the infectious Ebola hemorrhagic fever in neighboring Uganda. The Office of the President summoned officials of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation for a brain-storming session at Harambee …

August 1, 2012
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Increase in Genomic Replikin Counts Predicted Recent Avian Flu (H5N1) Outbreak in Cambodia

(The Sacramento Bee) A marked increase in the H5N1 pB1 Lethality Gene Replikin Count (number of Replikins per 100 amino acids) in Cambodia in 2009 provided a warning for the outbreaks of the Avian Flu (H5N1) with human deaths in that country. Eight deaths were reported in 2011 and three thus far in 2012.

July 31, 2012
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National Strategy for Biosurveillance

The National Strategy for Biosurveillance promotes an all-of-Nation approach that brings together Federal, state, local, and tribal governments; the private sector; non-governmental organizations; and international partners to identify and understand threats as early as possible and provide accurate and timely information to support life-saving responses. You can read the “National Strategy for Biosurveillance” HERE.

July 31, 2012
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The drought continues, while farmers hope to keep disease testing lab open – The Capitol Fax Blog (blog)

The drought continues, while farmers hope to keep disease testing lab openThe Capitol Fax Blog (blog)I will also attach an article concerning the economic impact of a mock Foot and Mouth Disease Virus outbreak in California. In summary, as the diagnostic delay went from 7 days to 22 days the number of slaughtered cattle went Read More »

July 31, 2012
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Chile, China Working Together to Cooperate on FMD – Wisconsin Ag Connection

Chile, China Working Together to Cooperate on FMDWisconsin Ag ConnectionA major advance in cooperation with China on the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease was the main statement of ministers who participated in the XXIII meeting of the Southern Agricultural Council. During the meeting, the Ministers of Agriculture …