Monthly Archives: September 2019

Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in DRC: A public health emergency

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Margaret Khaitsa

On August 1, 2018, The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a cluster of cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in North Kivu province. On August 1, 2019, one year since the outbreak was declared, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Health

Keeping track of Animal Disease Traceability – coming soon to a herd near you!

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Dr. Carla L. Huston

Earlier this year the USDA unveiled its plan to implement animal disease traceability (ADT) in US cattle herds. A traceability system is needed to help fight disease outbreaks and keep global trade markets accessible to US livestock producers. Animals requiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Health, Global Health

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