Most infectious diseases in humans originate from animals. In this paper, we explore the role
of animal farming and meat consumption in the emergence and amplification of infectious …

Antimicrobial therapy is the most applied method for treating and preventing bacterial
infection in livestock. However, it becomes less effective due to the development of …

Cache Valley virus (CVV) is a mosquito-borne virus in the genus Orthobunyavirus
(Bunyavirales: Peribunyaviridae) that has been identified as a teratogen in ruminants …

Africa's agriculture and food systems were already grappling with challenges such as
climate change and weather variability, pests and disease, and regional conflicts. With rising …

The existence of a prolonged, subclinical phase of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV)
infection in cattle was first recognized in the 1950s. Since then, the FMDV carrier state has …

Livestock production is under scrutiny for its impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Animal disease outbreaks will have economic effects on producers and the indirect cost of …

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious animal disease which can cause
disruptions in the international trade of pigs and products derived from pigs. During 2014 …

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) causes substantial financial losses
in pig farms and economic losses to societies worldwide. Vaccination against PRRS virus …

The diagnosis of milk fever or hypocalcemia in lactating cows has a significant economic
impact on the dairy industry. It is challenging to identify asymptomatic subclinical …

Livestock health is a key concern for all food system stakeholders and has considerable
impacts upon sustainable food production. Improving productivity means that a set quantity …