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New discovery about the risk of “mad cow” disease infection in humans

The abnormal protein (prion) that causes CJD, also known as “mad cow disease,” is not only found in the brain, as previously thought, but also on the skin of the patient. The results of a new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine have raised concerns about the infectiousness of the disease. To obtain this result, experts conducted research based on skin samples of 38 patients who died of mad cow disease. A new, highly accurate technique was also applied to measure the level of prions in the diseased skin samples. The extracted prions showed the ability to infect..

Top 5 Best Foods for Rabbits

Raising rabbits is no longer strange to pet lovers. Which foods good for rabbits are also things to consider in addition to mastering techniques, and how to care for them effectively? If you are raising rabbits or planning to take care of a lovely rabbit, you will definitely want to know the Top 5 best foods to help your rabbit grow healthy. 1. TIMOTHY GRASS Grass is a type of hay with high nutritional value, very popular in the diet of rabbits, especially pet rabbits. This type of grass is popular because of the special benefits it brings: Image of..

Sika Deer Farming: A New Direction for Family Economy

Sika deer farming is a sustainable economic model, helping farmers take advantage of available natural resources such as grass and leaves to bring high-value income. Sika deer – an easy-to-raise, disease-free animal that only needs to eat grass and leaves to grow healthily – is the key for people to turn these natural resources into a stable source of income. 1. RAISING SIKA DEER: LOW COST, UTILIZING AVAILABLE RESOURCES Sika deer are not picky eaters and can live well on available grasses and leafy vegetables such as elephant grass, jackfruit leaves, water spinach, etc. With just these simple things, breeders..

African swine fever is on the rise

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, African swine fever is likely to increase in the coming time. On November 19, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Quang Ngai province has just submitted a document to the Provincial People’s Committee to issue a document directing the focused implementation of drastic and synchronous solutions to prevent and control African swine fever. The report stated that, according to information from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, since the beginning of the year, the country has had over 1,452 outbreaks of African swine fever in 1,103 communes of..

Exudative Dermatitis In Piglets

Exudative dermatitis is a common disease in piglets under 8 weeks of age, caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus hyicus. Effective treatment steps, including how to clean the skin, inject antibiotics, and provide supplements can protect piglet’s health and productivity. Exudative dermatitis is a common disease in piglets. This disease causes a serious deterioration of health and can lead to death in piglets. Early detection and timely treatment will help to minimize the economic damage to animals. I. REASON Exudative dermatitis in piglets is a disease caused by Staphylococcus hyicus bacteria in piglets, piglets under 8 weeks old are susceptible to..

Chicken and egg prices go up, increasing profits for farmers

Similar to pig farming, poultry farmers are actively raising their flocks to prepare products for sale to meet the strong demand for consumption at the end of the year. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the total number of poultry in the country is estimated at 567,528 by the end of October; an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2023. Industrial chicken prices in the North increased continuously in October due to limited supply, commonly trading around 33,000 VND/kg, some farms sold whole male chickens weighing more than 4 kg/head at 38,500..

Top 4 Commonly Raised Catish Species In The North

Catfish is a group of freshwater fish with high economic value, especially in the North. Top 4 most popular catfish species include Clariidae, Hemibagrus, Ictalurus Punctatus, Loach. Catfish is one of the freshwater fish groups with high economic and nutritional value, playing an important role in the aquaculture industry in many countries around the world, especially in Southeast Asia. With the characteristics of being easy to raise, good adaptability to the environment, and fast growth rate, catfish species have become a popular choice of many farmers, especially in Vietnam. Top 4 catfish species that adapt well to natural conditions in..

Poultry farming needs AI technology

One of the solutions to improve the efficiency of poultry farming is artificial intelligence (AI) – a technology that is predicted to create a breakthrough development for the smart poultry farming industry. However, there are still concerns that this technology is not really as “magical” as advertised and many opinions say that AI is being misplaced in the poultry industry. But in the future, many workers will fall into unemployment when AI is widely used in livestock farms. Applying AI and smart technologies to livestock farming brings a myriad of benefits, the most obvious of which is making work faster..

Avian flu can be more dangerous if combined with seasonal flu virus

So far, 17 US states have reported human cases of H5N1 bird flu, but there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the infections remain mild. Experts warn that bird flu could become more dangerous if it combines with seasonal flu viruses. Bird flu appears to be on the rise in the US, but only in people who have been exposed to infected animals – namely cows and poultry. Since April 2024, the US has seen 36 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 17 states. Of those, 16 were in California, seven of which were diagnosed in the week..

HANOI FOCUSES ON DISEASE PREVENTION

From now until the end of the year, the demand for livestock and poultry meat will increase, while the weather will change abnormally, affecting the resistance of livestock. To ensure food supply for consumers, the agricultural sector proactively implements measures to prevent and control livestock and poultry diseases with the motto of prevention as the main focus. Veterinary staff of Chuong My district vaccinate poultry against disease. Photo: Ngoc Son Ms. Nguyen Thi Lien in Van Hoa commune (Ba Vi district) said that her family is raising 10 cows. In animal husbandry, the most important thing is disease prevention. With..