Introduction to foot-and-mouth disease Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an infectious, highly contagious and acute disease of cloven-hoofed animals that include cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and around 70 species of wild animals [1]. FMD is currently endemic in Pakistan [2] and it is the most prevalent and economically the deadliest infectious disease of cattle and buffaloes … [Read more...] about Progressive Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Pakistan
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Pets and zoonosis: Golden rules to avoid zoonosis
Since the middle of the 20th century, pets are more frequently considered as “family members” within the household having an emotional attachment to the owner and the owner loves his pets unconditionally. Commonly, dogs and cats have been human companions for more than 10,000 years. Our environment is being shared by them and they have gained the status of “pets” in our … [Read more...] about Pets and zoonosis: Golden rules to avoid zoonosis