Foreign animal disease

MEDGENE'S RHDV2 VACCINE GRANTED CRITICAL LICENSE BY USDA'S CENTER FOR VETERINARY BIOLOGICS

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BROOKINGS, S.D., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medgene, an animal health company that produces highly-targeted platform vaccines, has been granted a Conditional Use License by the United States Department of Agriculture's Center for Veterinary Biologics (USDA-CVB) to further manufacture and distribute its vaccine targeted at Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2).

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  • BROOKINGS, S.D., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medgene, an animal health company that produces highly-targeted platform vaccines, has been granted a Conditional Use License by the United States Department of Agriculture's Center for Veterinary Biologics (USDA-CVB) to further manufacture and distribute its vaccine targeted at Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2).
  • Once contracted, RHDV2 is usually fatal and affects wild and domestic rabbit populations.
  • Medgene's Conditional Use License is especially important for designated State Veterinarians as they are the authority allowing distribution of the vaccine within their respective states.
  • Rabbit owners are encouraged to contact their local veterinarian for more information on RHDV2 and vaccination.

STATEMENT - Domestic dog tests positive for avian influenza in Canada

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The domestic dog was found to have been infected with avian influenza after chewing on a wild goose, and died after developing clinical signs.

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  • The domestic dog was found to have been infected with avian influenza after chewing on a wild goose, and died after developing clinical signs.
  • Based on the current evidence in Canada, the risk to the general public remains low and current scientific evidence suggests that the risk of a human contracting avian influenza from a domestic pet is minor.
  • Furthermore, no domestically acquired human cases of avian influenza have been reported in Canada.
  • We are tracking avian influenza activity in Canada and around the world, with domestic and international partners, including the World Health Organization.

Tetracore Announces USDA Purchase of ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test Kits

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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As the only USDA licensed PCR kits for these diseases, Tetracore's VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits will be critical in minimizing the potentially devastating impacts of a FAD outbreak.

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  • As the only USDA licensed PCR kits for these diseases, Tetracore's VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits will be critical in minimizing the potentially devastating impacts of a FAD outbreak.
  • To address the need for laboratory surge capacity in an outbreak scenario, the USDA has asked Tetracore to stock their USDA-licensed test kits for FMD and ASF.
  • The VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits have been updated using contemporary viral sequences, to ensure the test remains fit for purpose.
  • The VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits were developed and commercialized by Tetracore scientists and are sold exclusively by Tetracore.

Tetracore Announces USDA Purchase of ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test Kits

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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As the only USDA licensed PCR kits for these diseases, Tetracore's VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits will be critical in minimizing the potentially devastating impacts of a FAD outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • As the only USDA licensed PCR kits for these diseases, Tetracore's VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits will be critical in minimizing the potentially devastating impacts of a FAD outbreak.
  • To address the need for laboratory surge capacity in an outbreak scenario, the USDA has asked Tetracore to stock their USDA-licensed test kits for FMD and ASF.
  • The VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits have been updated using contemporary viral sequences, to ensure the test remains fit for purpose.
  • The VetAlert™ ASF and FMD Diagnostic Test kits were developed and commercialized by Tetracore scientists and are sold exclusively by Tetracore.

Government of Canada announces up to $45.3 million to enhance African swine fever prevention and preparedness

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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To help ensure high levels of vigilance in the face of the threat of African swine fever, the Government of Canada is investing up to $23.4 million to support the pork industry's prevention and mitigation efforts.

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  • To help ensure high levels of vigilance in the face of the threat of African swine fever, the Government of Canada is investing up to $23.4 million to support the pork industry's prevention and mitigation efforts.
  • In addition, up to $19.8 million will be invested in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) prevention and preparedness efforts.
  • Although Canada has never had a case of ASF, the disease continues to spread in several regions around the world.
  • "We must continue to work as a team - federal, provincial and territorial governments together with industry, to prevent African swine fever from entering the country.

First case of SARS-CoV-2 detected in Canadian wildlife

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Scientists in Canada and around the world are working hard to better understand the virus and its impacts on people, communities, and animals.

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  • Scientists in Canada and around the world are working hard to better understand the virus and its impacts on people, communities, and animals.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the Public Health Agency of Canada, Parks Canada, provincial and territorial governments, Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC), and academic partners have been proactively engaged in research to investigate whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has spilled into wildlife.
  • This finding emphasizes the importance of ongoing surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife to increase our understanding about SARS-CoV-2 on the human-animal interface.
  • Federal, provincial and territorial partners continue to monitor and assess the potential implications of the virus on Canadian wildlife.

Worldwide Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Industry to 2026 - Players Include Agrovet, Bayer and Biogenesis Bago Among Others

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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The global foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine market grew at a CAGR of around 6% during 2015-2020.

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  • The global foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine market grew at a CAGR of around 6% during 2015-2020.
  • The foot and mouth disease (FMD) occurs due to a transboundary, contagious virus that infects cloven-hoofed animals.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine market to continue its moderate growth during the next five years.
  • What is the structure of the global foot and mouth disease (FMD) market and who are the key players?

Global Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Market (2021 to 2026) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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The "Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine market grew at a CAGR of around 6% during 2015-2020.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine market to continue its moderate growth during the next five years.
  • The foot and mouth disease (FMD) occurs due to a transboundary, contagious virus that infects cloven-hoofed animals.

MatMaCorp’s DNA Testing Platform Could Help Protect the U.S. Pork Supply From African Swine Fever

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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African swine fever is highly contagious in domestic and wild pigs, and currently there is no approved vaccine.

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  • African swine fever is highly contagious in domestic and wild pigs, and currently there is no approved vaccine.
  • The MatMaCorp platform provides a cost-effective, simple test for rapid detection of the African swine fever virus, and it could be easily implemented on-site to monitor food imports and exports.
  • MatMaCorps device and test can detect the virus that causes African swine fever in raw pork products.
  • We are ready to make this test available immediately to protect our worlds food supply against African swine fever and other emerging transboundary animal diseases.

Government of Canada responding to the threat of African swine fever

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
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Illegally imported meat and meat products from countries affected by African swine fever (ASF) present one of the greatest risks for introducing this animal disease to Canada.

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  • Illegally imported meat and meat products from countries affected by African swine fever (ASF) present one of the greatest risks for introducing this animal disease to Canada.
  • Although Canada has never had a case of ASF, the disease continues to spread in parts of Asia and Europe.
  • While there has never been a case of African swine fever in Canada, the Canada Border Service Agency recognizes the risks posed by travellers and commercial imports, and has taken steps to keep our country safe.
  • African swine fever (ASF) is a serious viral disease that can cause fever, internal bleeding and high death rates in pigs.