A lecturer and his research team from Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, have developed “FLAVO INNOVAC” nanovaccine for the prevention of bacterial gills diseases in freshwater fish species such as Tilapia and freshwater Asian sea bass. This nanovaccine is an effective solution that reduces the risk of death from diseases and the limitations of vaccine injections.
Tag: Animal Health
Veterinary: Urgent Action Needed on English Bulldog Breeding
English Bulldogs must be bred with more moderate physical features, as a new study reports that the breed is significantly less healthy than other dog breeds.
How to protect your dog from kennel cough
Stephan Carey, associate chairperson in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, answers questions about the warning signs of kennel cough and explaining how its outbreak is connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas Tech Decontamination Wipe Finds New Use Helping Animals
FiberTectTM was conceived for military applications but has since expanded into oil spills and, now, animal operations.

Researchers print, tune graphene sensors to monitor food freshness, safety
Researchers are using high-resolution printing technology and the unique properties of graphene to make low-cost biosensors to monitor food safety and livestock health.

Lioness’ surgery at Cornell is roaring success
A big cat got the lion’s share of attention – literally – when her keepers took her to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals.

Feeding wildlife can disrupt animal social structures
A team of researchers from the University of Georgia and San Diego State University has found that the practice of feeding wildlife could be more detrimental to animals than previously thought.
Study: Pig virus is easily transmitted among chickens and turkeys
The first animal study of a pig virus’s potential to jump to another species shows that the virus, once introduced to a select group of birds, is easily transmitted to healthy chickens and turkeys.

Cornell partners in $10M poultry science grant
Cornell University is co-leading a $9.95 million, five-year U.S. Department of Agriculture grant that aims to transform nutrition and water use in the poultry industry in order to improve its environmental impact and enhance human health.

Video Games Offer Clues to Help Curb Animal Disease Outbreaks
As Asia and Europe battle African swine fever outbreaks, University of Vermont research shows how farmers’ risk attitudes affect the spread of infectious animal diseases and offers a first-of-its kind model for testing disease control and prevention strategies. Strengthening biosecurity…