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Unveiling recurrent foot-and-mouth disease in the Middle East

A comprehensive study reveals repeated incursions of Foot-and-Mouth Disease virus in Israel and neighboring areas, emphasizing the importance of improved surveillance, vaccination efforts, and cross-border cooperation. The research underscores the necessity for unified strategies to effectively combat FMD and reduce its economic and ag...

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalVirology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 10, 2024

Towards a better understanding of foot-and-mouth disease

Biologists at the University of Leeds created high-resolution images of the foot-and-mouth disease virus, revealing fibril structures that play a key role in replication. These findings could lead to new antiviral treatments for diseases caused by the virus.

SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalCommunications Biology·DateJan 17, 2022

Simple sampling method eases identification of foot and mouth disease outbreaks

A simple sampling method using swabs from environmental surfaces has been shown to detect viral genetic material in foot and mouth disease outbreaks. This method can be easily performed by smallholder farmers without clinical expertise, providing an effective tool for early detection.

SourceAmerican Society for Microbiology·JournalApplied and Environmental Microbiology·DateJun 29, 2018
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In disease outbreak management, flexibility can save lives and money

A new adaptive management approach could improve outcomes in disease outbreaks by allowing for quick updates to interventions based on real-time information. This flexible approach has been proposed as a way to contain outbreaks more efficiently and effectively, saving lives and millions of dollars.

SourcePenn State·JournalPLOS Biology·DateOct 21, 2014

Disease outbreak management -- flexibility can save lives and money

A flexible approach to managing disease outbreaks, called adaptive management, allows for real-time updates to contain outbreaks more quickly and efficiently. This approach could lead to significant savings in livestock losses and improved outcomes in cases like foot-and-mouth disease.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·DateOct 21, 2014
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Privacy vs. protection

A new study considers how to manage epidemics in information blackouts, particularly in the US where privacy laws restrict data accessibility. The researchers used land cover maps to approximate farm locations and developed a mathematical model that can provide accurate predictions about disease spread.

SourceNational Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateNov 1, 2012

Livestock, not Mongolian gazelles, drive foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks

A recent study published by Wildlife Conservation Society reveals that livestock, not Mongolian gazelles, are the primary drivers of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in Mongolia. The research found that FMDV antibody prevalence in gazelle populations mirrored the dynamics of FMD in livestock across the Eastern Steppe.

SourceWildlife Conservation Society·JournalJournal of Wildlife Diseases·DateJan 30, 2012

Cows clock-in for monitored mealtimes

A new system tracks cattle's feeding patterns and behavior using RFID technology, enabling early detection of illnesses and improving treatment outcomes. The system has shown promising results in detecting subtle changes in animal behavior indicative of health challenges.

SourceNewcastle University·DateJul 27, 2011

Scientists investigate evolution of new polio virus

Enterovirus 71, closely related to poliovirus, causes major outbreaks in Asia-Pacific region. Rapid evolution and family transmission facilitate severe cases of neurological disorders like meningitis and paralysis.

SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·DateOct 28, 2010
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Foot-and-mouth disease could cost Kansas nearly a billion dollars

A K-State study predicts devastating economic impacts if foot-and-mouth disease were to occur in Kansas, with estimated losses of $36 million, $199 million, and $945 million for the state. The study analyzed three scenarios and found that larger outbreaks would result in longer durations and greater economic ruin.

SourceKansas State University·JournalJournal of Agricultural and Applied Economics·DateNov 28, 2007