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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently announced the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds across multiple states, including New Mexico, Texas, Kansas, Michigan, and a suspected case in Idaho. This development is concerning not only for animal health but also for human safety, following the report of the first human H5N1 infection linked to dairy cow exposure in Texas.The situation has escalated with the discovery of HPAI in cats on affected farms, highlighting the virus's ability to infect various species. This raises significant concerns for farm workers who are at the frontline and most at risk.In response to these developments, health authorities are urging vigilance, especially among those in close contact with potentially infected animals. The safety of dairy farm workers is paramount, and it's crucial that they are protected and informed about the risks and symptoms of HPAI.As we navigate through this outbreak, it's essential for the agricultural community to come together to ensure the health and safety of all involved. Farm operators are encouraged to implement protective measures for their workers and to foster an environment where health concerns can be openly discussed and addressed.This is a critical moment for the industry to demonstrate its commitment to worker safety and animal health.

Scientists at the University of Sydney in Australia have developed a nanotechnology that could allow people with diabetes to take oral insulin medication instead of injections. The nano insulin was tested in mice, rats and baboons and was able to control blood glucose levels without hypoglycaemia or weight gain, and there was also no toxicity. The mice, rat and baboon programmes were approved by the Animal Welfare Committee of the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) and was performed in accordance with the ‘Australian Code of Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific research’ (2013, updated 2021). Care and use of primates was in accord with the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council’s ‘Principles and guidelines for the care and use of non-human primates for scientific purposes’ (2016). Around 422 million people worldwide have diabetes and nearly 75 million of these inject themselves daily with insulin. This new technology could help those with diabetes avoid side effects from injections, such as hypoglycaemia. Human trials are expected to start in 2025. Full story: https://lnkd.in/ebjQTT-K #Diabetes #DiabetesResearch #Insulin #AnimalsInResearch #MedicalReseearch #NewScience

Seeking to improve animal production, techniques and practices that boost the productivity of farms are continually emerging, harmonizing efficiency with the health and welfare of animals. In this scenario, immunonutrition emerges as a vital strategy, regulating the immune system’s responses, balancing the intestinal microbiota and preventing pro-inflammatory processes. By precisely supplying nutrients and additives, this approach seeks to establish homeostasis in the body, enabling it to face challenges with resilience. 🌱🐄🐖🐔 #ICCAnimalNutrition #AnimalProduction #AnimalHealth #Immunonutrition #ImmuneConnection

#Placentophagy_in_Grazing_Cattles 🐄🐄 📌 It's a common behavior in dairy animals to eat their own after-birth membranes immediately after the #parturition 📌 This sort of behavior becomes more prominent in #grazing_herds rather than the #stall_feeding animals 🐮 #Reasons_of_Placentophagy 🏹 Cows are Herbivores animals 🌿 not the Carnivores but in such cases they become Omnivores at all. 🏹 In grasslands system, cows are more selective to different grasses. Eating placenta in such circumstances are attracting researchers/cow mangers to find out the reasons; 📌 So, there are some reasons that are coming in mind to understand about this insane behavior 😯 1️⃣ After parturition, cow needs the high surge/demand of #calcium to fullfil her requirements 2️⃣ This bloody placenta is a good dense source of calcium but 🐄 are unable to digest it 👉 indicator of #hypocalcemia 3️⃣ The consequences of hypocalcemia is the #LDA that are more dangerous ⚡ for dairies (placnetophagy correlates to holding the abomasum down 🤔 theory by one senior vet in the town) 4️⃣ The #predators to engulf the bloody placenta---- chances of transmission of diseases 5️⃣ Cows are more wise to save their newly born babies from such predators so one theory is supporting to this behavior ♦️ What else could be the causes/reasons of this behavior 🧐 ? This platform is open for discussion, kindly share your experiences and knowledge with us. Thank you 👍

“Fading Puppy Syndrome” is not just a singular disease; it's a myriad of interconnected symptoms. 🧩 And beyond this name awaits a realm of diverse challenges. 🌌 Explore my latest blog for fresh insights. Let's elevate our knowledge together! 📘 https://lnkd.in/gp2yU9_j #veterinary #sharingknowledge

Do you know about Brucella Canis disease in dogs? Brucella Canis is a bacterial infection which can have severe impacts on your Dogs health and can also cause reproductive issues. Brucella Canis is usually transmitted through different routes such as: Breeding: This is the most common type of transmission through sexual contact. Contact with infected Fluid: Coming in touch with infected dog or urine like fluids. In Utero: Before the puppy is born they can come in contact and get effected by this disease due to their infected mother. Environmental Exposure: Very Less common way but still catch your dog is through environmental transfer of bacteria to your dog. Its symptoms include reproductive issues, fever, lethargy, back pain and uveitis and in some rare cases they can develop neurological issues as well. It can be diagnosed through blood test, blood culture and PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing. Its treatment involves use of Antibiotics after consulting vet, supportive care and sterilization is done by spaying the infected dogs is recommended in order to reduce the infection and reproductive symptoms. Regular Screening of breeder dogs, isolation of infected dogs from other dogs and examination of dogs entering shelters or breeding program should be done in order to make sure they are infected by Brucella Canis or not. Visit us at: www.pawsperfecto.com #pets #paws #petcare #petsupplies #pawsperfectofamily

Webcast: Advancements in Neonatal Kitten Care 🐈 ❤️ Presenters: Dr. Julie Levy, Marnie Russ Date: Wednesday, June 26 at noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern CE: RACE, NACA, CAWA Register: https://lnkd.in/gP6jpAWm Neonatal kitten care has seen significant advancements over the last decade. At the same time, social media had created thousands of influencers sharing information on the best ways to save these little ones. This information is often conflicting. In 2023, several major shelter medicine programs and animal advocacy groups updated their guidelines for caring for neonatal kittens which added even more confusion and debate about the best ways to care underage kittens. Join Dr. Julie Levy and Marnie Russ for a review of these changes and clarification about feeding schedules, weaning age, temperature regulation, euthanasia rates, medical interventions, combining litters, socialization, and adoption. Come away knowing how you and your shelter can provide neonatal kittens with the best possible care. #kittenseason #kittens #neonatalkittens #kittenseason2024 #sheltercats #kittenfoster #sheltermedicine #ufsheltermedicine #maddiesmillionpetchallenge

Exploring the complexities of net energy in animal nutrition, with Dr. Samuel Rochell. Tune in on our major platforms for an in-depth exploration of the advancements and ongoing research in the field of animal nutrition, focusing on the accurate estimation of net energy in feed ingredients. https://lnkd.in/d4q6DirV

So we’re nearing the end of our study into cow’s recovery post calving using Halter collars. We’ve just hit about due calving start date on the farms involved ( some a day or two past it and one a day before ). These herds are all past mid point of calving by due date and all their replacements are already in the shed! As an aside it’s amazing how reproductively efficient you can be when you grasp the power of synchrony in both heifers and herds. So we’ve had about 1400 animals out of a possible 2600 calve over the last two weeks and we’ve bled and examined over 100 animals that were alerted and another 100 plus peers that weren’t alerted. It’ll be fascinating what the blood work eventually shows us. On exam what did we find? In the first few days post calving not much physically. I’m certain bloods will show up some issues with sub clinical milk fever, stress and inflammation though but let’s wait and see. Animals that dropped into this group about 4-5 days calved onwards though we did find clinical signs. These cows are sick for sure. Mastits cases certainly enter this group. We found a lot of metritis ( amazing on metricheck how quickly some animals return to normal ) and I’ve played with a couple of different treatments here. I’d also bet here with grain feeding acidosis and sub clinical acidosis is present. I’ve been asked a lot what we hope to get out of this. For me it’s pretty simple. Firstly how to minimise this group and good transitional feeding I see as the main part to this. Secondly I’d like to see some basic protocols for farms to use that will cover off most cases. Let’s face it before collars all these cows unless really sick looked fine. So if we can come up with some basic protocols ( and yes they’ll be build on Knowby !) that allow most animals to be helped back to recovery that’ll be a win for me!

US: #BirdFlu detected in person who had contact with infected #dairy cattle, the 2nd human case of the #illness. This alarmed #disease trackers monitoring for the worst-case scenario: human-to-human transmission of the pathogen. Epidemiologists are worried about more mammals getting infected by highly pathogenic #AvianInfluenza. It was also found in a #goat, the 1st case in US #livestock. Scientists are concerned that the #virus may have mutated to better infect people: https://lnkd.in/eQq4xkER #cattle #zoonoses