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Overview What is SARS-CoV-2? SARS-CoV-2, the agent that causes COVID-19 in humans, is a betacoronavirus – a genus that includes several coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, bat SARS-like CoV, and others) isolated from humans, bats, camels, civets,…
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Overview What is avian influenza? Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds. Avian influenza viruses have also been isolated, although less frequently, from mammalian species, including humans.…
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Explore a timeline of our key milestones since 1924 As we celebrate 100 years of unwavering commitment to animal health and Veterinary Services around the world, we look back at our rich history. 1924: The…
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Overview Global health risks and tomorrow’s challenges The COVID-19 pandemic, a human public health crisis resulting from a virus of potential animal origin, underlined the validity of the One Health concept in understanding and confronting…
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Animal health and security: a shared history The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how infectious disease outbreaks have the potential to cause major disruptions to society, as well as highlighting vulnerabilities in preparedness for biological emergencies. …
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PVS Sustainable Laboratories Cohort Analysis
Many laboratories are not able to provide results in a timely, accurate, safe, secure, and consistent manner. As the world is faced with emerging disease outbreaks, there is an urgent need for building detection capabilities…
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Laboratory Equipment Management and Sustainability
A major resource for laboratories, equipment – like thermocyclers, biosafety cabinets, freezers, and microscopes - shapes the kind of services that can be provided in support of national animal health programmes. Equipment plays an important…
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Laboratory Equipment Management and Sustainability Discover PVS Sustainable Laboratories Cohort Analysis Discover Some veterinary laboratories worldwide struggle to meet critical requirements and sustain achievements over time. A lack of sustainability represents a threat to national,…
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Agro-crime and agro-terrorism Discover Collaborating Centre Network for Veterinary Emergencies Discover COVID-19 Discover Interagency cooperation for emergency management Discover Sustainable Laboratories Discover Forms of emergency and disaster Biological directly affecting terrestrial and aquatic animal production…
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Sustainable Laboratories Support
The critical need for sustainable veterinary laboratories Veterinary Services need to have access to high-quality diagnoses to make informed decisions that impact animal, human and environmental health, as well as livelihoods. To this end, they…