First fatal case of Alaskapox in human
Alaskapox is an Orthopoxvirus – other viruses in this group include cowpox, mpox and smallpox (eradicated globally – last documented case in 1977). Alaskapox was first discovered in humans in …
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World AMR Awareness Week – 18-24 November
The theme this year is “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together”. What does this mean? By staying well – we reduce the need for antimicrobials. We can do this by making …
Veterinary Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control – ACIPC
I am super excited to launch the Veterinary Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control course – a partnership with ACIPC. Veterinary Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control Veterinary Foundations Infection …
Excrement engineers or recyclers?
Something a little different today – the CSIRO is investigating the use of dung beetles to help break down cattle poo from the 20 million cattle in Australia. Resident dung …
Feline Vaccination Shortage Australia
Feline vaccinations are in short supply as a consequence of COVID19 global supply problems. Veterinary Feline specialists from have developed recommendations for vaccination schedules of kittens and adult cats. This …
HP Avian Influenza H5N1 – Sea Lions Uruguay
It is devastating to read in Promed today that at least 400 sea lions dying as a direct of result of HPAI. Testing of sea lions along the Uruguay coast …
Internation Infection Prevention and Control Week (15-21 October)
What are YOU doing to improve YOUR infection prevention and control practices? Hands are the most common route of infection. Infections can occur via DIRECT transmission – when any pathogens …
World Veterinary Nurse / Technician Awareness 9-13 October 2023
“The future is in your hands”
