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African Swine Fever

ASF is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs.

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Aquatic Diseases

Aquatic diseases affect the health and sustainability of fish and other aquatic species, posing significant risks to…

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Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB)

Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) is a contagious disease in cattle caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis, leading to significant economic losses and posing a risk to public health.

Brucellosis

A highly contagious zoonotic disease of cattle.

Coronavirus

Coronaviruses

A cause of important diseases in livestock, poultry, companion animals, and humans.

Foot and Mouth Disease

A highly contagious disease of cattle with significant socio-economic impact.

Helminths (including anthelmintic resistance)

Helminths are parasitic worms causing disease in animals. Anthelmintic resistance occurs when these worms become resistant to…

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Influenza

Influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that affects multiple animal species, posing significant risks to both animal and human health.

Mastitis

Bovine mastitis is an inflammation of the udder tissue in the mammary gland, typically caused by physical…

Mycoplasmas including CBPP/CCPP

Mycoplasma species are responsible for several clinically important diseases of large and small ruminants, swine, and poultry….