After a two year consultation, the WHO has now defined pathogens (human, animal, environment) transmitted through the air as “Infectious respiratory particles” (IRPs). These include influenza, Tuberculosis, SARS, MERS, COVID-19, …
The latest version of the WSAVA Guidelines for vaccination of dogs and cats provides peer-reviewed advice for practitioners in helping to reduce the incidence of preventable, infectious diseases. Some of …
The last couple of weeks have been abuzz with reports of cattle contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in the USA. So far, six states have reported dairy cattle …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
