External News
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in North America
(2/2/2014, Promedmail.org)
Early Decision Indicators for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks in Non-Endemic Countries
(30/11/2016) Relatively simple metrics available early in a control program can be used to indicate the likely magnitude of an FMD outbreak
Emergence of Brucella suis in dogs in New South Wales, Australia: clinical findings and implications for zoonotic transmission.
(16/01/17) Brucellosis is an emerging disease of dogs in NSW with the principal risk being involvement in feral pig hunting.
Situation Report and Guidance for H5N8 and other Eurasian H5 clade 2.3.4.4 Avian Influenza Viruses.
29/11/2016 Update on the circulation avian influenza viruses among wild animals (birds), domestic animals and humans.
Global Call for Research Proposals: Innovations in Livestock Vaccines
The Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) is pleased to announce the first of two research calls in 2016. Deadline is 12 September
Tackling antimicrobial resistance: VMD workshop on 10 June 2016 (in preparation for ESRC Call)
(Register by 31 May 2016)
Call from ESRC – Tackling antimicrobial resistance: behaviour within and beyond the healthcare setting
(‘Pump priming proposals due 20 July 2016 and large collaborative grant proposals due 8 September 2016)
Scientists launch multi-million dollar battle against African disease killing 1 cow every 30 seconds
(30/1/2014, eurekalert.org)