Sentences with phrase «many zoonotic diseases»

The declining trend of salmonellosis cases in the EU has levelled off according to the annual report on zoonotic diseases published recently.

Yet, her expertise in infectious and zoonotic diseases enables her to support policy addressing public health and agricultural disaster prevention, preparedness and response.

From the creation of nanoparticles to the exploration of the Outer Space, from the attenuation of oil production to the zoonotic disease epidemics, human beings has achieved great scientific advancements, but are currently facing unprecedented challenges.

The conference marked the release — made official the following day at the White House — of 11 GHSA action packages intended to focus international discussion and efforts in certain areas, such as zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

As the human population in West Africa has grown, people have increasing contact with wildlife, which has aided the spread of zoonotic diseases.

And it remains far from clear that bats are the hosts of the deadly zoonotic disease since two similar surveys of thousands of animals, including bats, at sites where human outbreaks occurred in the past failed to turn up any sign of Ebola virus.

Zoonotic diseases — those that jump from animals to humans — have become more common in the past 60 years.

Since the team finished their analyses, at least two new zoonotic diseases have emerged — the H7N9 avian influenza strain and Middle East respiratory syndrome.

Research scientist Salkeld and Antolin, professor and chair of biology in the College of Natural Sciences, assert that the swirl of ecological factors driving plague outbreaks in prairie dogs can lend key insights into the study of zoonotic diseases.

Colorado State University biologists say this sporadic ebb and flow of prairie dog plague is an ideal model for the study of rare infectious zoonotic disease — disease that can jump from wildlife to humans — like MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) and Ebola.

Reviewer Delia Grace applauds this comprehensive history, and recommends it those who are grappling with the resurgence in zoonotic diseases brought about by the rapid expansion of the livestock sector in developing countries and elsewhere.

Yet, hunting in particular may continue to cause increases in zoonotic disease risk because of the selective nature of losses following hunting.

Mills, J. N., K. L. Gage, and A. S. Khan, 2010: Potential influence of climate change on vector - borne and zoonotic diseases: A review and proposed research plan.

The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), a wild canid found in East Asia and Europe, represents a potential wildlife reservoir for zoonotic diseases.

Vinetz said the next step will be to begin exploiting the genomic information «for vaccine and diagnostics development, experimental approaches to understanding mechanisms of disease pathogenesis and how Leptospira persist in the environment, all critical for developing new public health interventions aimed at reducing the global impact of this important but neglected zoonotic disease.»

A study on hantavirus and Panama rats suggests another and less obvious benefit to biodiversity — it may diminish the threat humans face from zoonotic diseases.

Caused by intracellular Gram - negative bacteria Brucella spp., brucellosis is the most common bacterial zoonotic disease.

«Urban and suburban environments are often the riskiest landscapes when it comes to zoonotic disease,» says Rick Ostfeld, another Cary Institute disease ecologist, whose own research focuses on tick - borne afflictions.

IDOBRU contains the vocabulary and terms from seven major aspects: host infection and zoonotic disease transmission, symptoms, virulence factors and pathogenesis, diagnosis, intentional release, vaccine prevention, and treatment.

There are currently more than 200 zoonotic diseases caused by viruses, parasites, bacteria, and fungi that are directly or indirectly transferred by animals to humans.

Our wet - lab research is focused on the study of Brucella, a facultative intracellular bacterium that causes brucellosis, one of the most common zoonotic diseases in the world in humans and a variety of animal species.

IDOBRU has been used to model different aspects of brucellosis, including host infection, zoonotic disease transmission, symptoms, virulence factors and pathogenesis, diagnosis, intentional release, vaccine prevention, and treatment.

PFIE works according to the certification ISO 9001 and is open to the whole research community, from either academic or private sectors, studying farm animal and zoonotic diseases, testing new diagnostic tools or vaccines against infectious diseases.

Lyme is also a zoonotic disease, meaning that it can be transferred between us and our furry family members (most likely due to them carrying infected ticks into our homes, but direct transmission has not been ruled out).

Our Zoonoses Committee is the industry's connection with the broader animal health community when it comes to zoonotic disease identification and prevention.

Although the chances of contracting zoonotic diseases from your cat are low if you have a strong immune system, it doesn't mean that there isn't a chance you won't.

Retailers can help by getting the word out that a few simple precautions can usually protect against zoonotic diseases — things such as washing hands with soap and water after handling animals, never using the same sink area for food - preparation as you do for cleaning your animals, their cages and toys, and thoroughly disinfecting immediately after any «accidents.»

The Committee also independently published a Zoonotic Disease Prevention Series for retailers.

Our alliances are dynamically changing how the industry, the public and lawmakers promote responsible pet ownership, address zoonotic diseases, and develop and disseminate best practices and standards of care.

We're here to share with you the different zoonotic diseases your kitty can transmit to you.

Since 2013, the subcommittee has orchestrated several successes and positive outcomes, some of which include: • Collaborating with the PIJAC Zoonosis committee to update the Healthy Herp Handling poster promoting healthy reptile and amphibian handling practices; develop the Zoonotic Disease Prevention Series for Retailers; draft informative store signage on how to prevent zoonotic diseases; participate in meetings on rodent and reptile disease transmission with the Centers for Disease Control; and produce and revise best management practices (BMP) documents; • Collaborating with the United States Association of Reptile Keepers on past and current attempts to pass legislation, ordinances, and regulatory activity that may impact herp ownership and related businesses; • Attending Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) meetings with reports and summary of actions affecting import and export of reptiles; • Addressing the 2013 Center for Biological Diversity petition to list 53 herp species under the Endangered Species Act; • Reviewing and commenting on the recent US Fish and Wildlife status review on the proposal to list wood turtles under the Endangered Species Act; • Submitting comments on proposed listing of flat - tailed tortoise and spider tortoise under the Endangered Species Act; • Introducing federal legislation in 2013 to allow for the export of certain constrictors listed as injurious in air shipments with aircraft that land in a state for refueling; • Providing volunteer support for auctions at 2013 National Reptile Breeders Expo and several North American Reptile Breeders Conferences; • Providing extensive consultation on constrictor caging standards in Ohio.

Zoonotic disease education and prevention is extremely important, and as an industry, we are in a unique position to address it by communicating within the industry or, if necessary, getting the word out to the public about what it is and how to help prevent it.

Very few diseases are spread between species; these are called zoonotic diseases.

«I'm not a proponent of having animals sleep on your bed, as it is always possible for animals to carry some infectious or zoonotic disease that they might pass to their owners,» says Dr Simon Quek, veterinarian at Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre's Clementi branch.

A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be passed between animals and humans and can be caused by viruses, parasites or bacteria.

Besides allergies, there's also the concern of zoonotic diseases.

As well as the discomfort they cause your cat, they can also carry zoonotic diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

There are many diseases that we can catch from our pets, known as zoonotic diseases.

Regardless, rabies continues to be one of the most feared zoonotic diseases.

The warnings about lepto are especially dire because it's a zoonotic disease, meaning it can infect humans too.

working for governments on animal and zoonotic diseases, animal welfare, public health issues, or as consultants with non-governmental agencies.

It is imperative that anyone selling or placing large parrots inform potential guardians of the negative aspects of keeping these birds: zoonotic diseases, demanding and aggressive behavior, loud vocalizations, and longevity that may exceed the guardian's.

Their work spans 24 countries and 6 continents and addresses not only veterinary issues, but also human health issues impacted by zoonotic diseases in developing countries.

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Her many areas of interest include preventive medicine and wellness care, as well as zoonotic diseases.

Some animals can carry zoonotic diseases, which can be transferred to humans.

Brucella titers should be performed on all patients because it is a zoonotic disease.

Shelter Guidelines: A Healthy and Safe Environment Jeanette O'Quin, DVM, Ohio Dept. of Health, Zoonotic Disease Program; Mary Blinn, DVM, Charlotte / Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control

Among reptiles and amphibians, salmonella is the zoonotic disease to watch for.

Cryptosporidiosis is considered to be a zoonotic disease (can be transmitted to humans), so take precautions to prevent getting it, like washing hands well, wearing latex or vinyl gloves when cleaning up diarrhea and other similar preventative measures.