tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38175779627457252282024-02-07T03:29:10.872-08:00Vetjobsindia.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-38503300313731658102015-01-09T03:31:00.002-08:002015-01-09T03:31:49.794-08:00Bluetongue vaccine for cattle launched<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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India’s first vaccine for bluetongue disease that is increasingly afflicting sheep and goat population across the country was launched by the veterinary biological company Indian Immunologicals Ltd here today.</div>
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Bluetongue is a viral disease, which has about 24 viral strains prevalent across the world.</div>
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However, in India, only five strains are mostly prevalent, but its incidence in the cattle population is increasing.</div>
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“The incidence rate (of this disease) is estimated at 50 per cent of the sheep and goal population in India, with the mortality rate touching almost 30 per cent. India has about 200 million sheep and goat population,” said K V Balasubramaniam, Managing Director of IIL, an arm of the National Dairy Development Board.</div>
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The incidence of this disease is much higher compared to other susceptible species, including camels, with several outbreaks reported from the sheep belt in southern and western States. There is no preventive mechanism till date and routine drugs are used for treatment.</div>
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The symptoms include fever and blue tongue.</div>
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IIL developed this vaccine in collaboration with Indian Council of Agriculture Research and Tamil Nadu University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.</div>
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“We took about three years to develop this vaccine. Although we are the first to come out with this vaccine, we still have kept the price at an affordable ₹5 per dose,” he told mediapersons here.</div>
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India would require about 60 million doses to vaccinate the vulnerable sheep and goat population.</div>
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IIL has developed the capacity to produce this requirement at its Hyderabad facility, which produced the first batch of three million doses.</div>
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The vaccine is given to four-month-old cattle population, followed by a booster dose three months later and one dose every year from then.</div>
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The company set up its New Zealand arm last month to produce bovine serum used for making vaccines.</div>
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“The new subsidiary (in New Zealand) will start commercial production by mid-2015 with a capacity of 300 tonnes per annum. We require about 200 tonnes for our vaccine making capacity. We will export the rest,” Balasubramaniam said.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-88482517770466458922014-10-16T22:17:00.004-07:002014-10-16T22:20:25.319-07:00A career in veterinary sciences<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What does it take to be an veterinarian? Not just the love for puppies and kittens, finds out Patricia Mascarenhas</div>
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As an animal lover, you might want to spend all day hanging out with loving, licking, kindly animals. However, veterinarians are more than just dog and cat doctors. “We work with many different types of animals, these include birds, fish, rabbits, ferrets, rodents, and reptiles in addition to the traditional pets,” says Dr Sunetra Wadke Rane, Masters of Veterinary Sciences (MVSc), PetVet Veterinary Clinic.</div>
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Good health has become important not just for human beings but for pets and other animals as well. “People are open to the idea of having different kinds of pets leading to an increase in demand for veterinarians in India,” informs Wadke. Dr DA Kakar of the Bombay Veterinary College (BVC) agrees, “In 1886, when our college was established 35 students enrolled for the course, the number has now increased to 71.” Besides enrollment, the number of aspirants too is increasing. For example, this year 265 applicants were competing for the 71 seats. </div>
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It is not just the pet owners who have led to an increase in demand for veterinary doctors. There are many private players taking up Veterinary and Animal Husbandry as an entrepreneurship today, particularly in areas of modern farming, biotechnology, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, vaccines, diagnostics, feed and value added animal products. “We have people coming in from dairy, fishery and poultry industries, pharmaceutical companies, public hygiene, government and private sectors,” informs Wadke.</div>
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The path to become a veterinarian is not easy. Veterinarians must obtain doctoral degrees from accredited schools of veterinary medicine. “An undergraduate course (BVSc & AH) of five years duration is a must,” says Kakar. To attain this degree an aspirant has to be not less than 17 years of age; he/she has to clear 10+2 years of schooling with physics, chemistry and biology as basic subjects and merit in MH-CET exam. The Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU) provides an admission form. Apart from this, there are a number of postgraduate diploma courses. “Post the bachelors, you can also pursue Masters in Veterinary Sciences (MVSc) followed by PhD,” he informs. </div>
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“Our patients don't speak and you attend to canines, felines, exotic animals like rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, birds and the list goes on. Every species has a different anatomy and physiology and thus needs to be attended to differently,” explains Mugdha Kulkarni, MVSc (surgery and radiology), Prolife Speciality Vet Clinic. Aspirants must remember they are dealing with animals, some who are aggressive so one has to whole heartedly accept the bites, kicks and licks that your patients may shower on you. “That's what makes us different from a human medicos, a human patient would never enter a consult ready to bite the doctor,” laughs Kulkarni.</div>
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In this profession, the salary depends not only on experience and location but also the type of patients one treats. “If you choose to work at the grass root level worker or as budding private practitioner, your pay could be about Rs 15, 000 per month. However, with patience and perseverance and after years of being into practice and building the trust of your clientele, your practice can be rewarding,” informs Kulkarni. </div>
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Although you will be caring for animals, you will be working closely with their owners. Maintaining a professional and caring manner is an essential part of the job. There maybe many challenges for a veterinarian, but for those who are dedicated to care for animals, it is well worth the effort. </div>
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Date : November 29-December 3 - 2010<br />
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The 2010 International Colloquium on Working Equids will be a unique gathering where keynote speakers from the worlds of international development, social science, human health and education will interact with animal scientists, veterinarians, project managers and field workers from the world of working horses, donkeys and mules. The interdisciplinary approach is set to deliver a ground-breaking and thought-provoking conference that will use the theme of ‘Learning from Others’ to explore new approaches to benefit working animals and their owners in the developing world. There are 100 million working horses, donkeys and mules in the world. Ninety-five per cent of all donkeys and 60 per cent of horses are found in developing nations. The majority are owned by individuals who use them as their sole means of income. Working animals are integral to rural transport systems and food production, distribution and security.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-74487671299940569822010-08-13T03:58:00.000-07:002013-03-28T03:10:09.505-07:00Govt plans new law to prevent cruelty against animals.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span id="advenueINTEXT" name="advenueINTEXT">NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday said it was planning to bring a new legislation with stiffer penalties and punishments to prevent cruelty against animals. The proposed bill is expected to replace the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960. <br />
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Replying to a query in Lok Sabha, environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh said Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and Animal Welfare Board of India Act, 1962, were meant to promote animal welfare and for the purpose of protecting animals from being subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering. <br />
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Responding to a question by BJP member Maneka Gandhi, the minister said, "We want to come with a comprehensive animal welfare Act with steep penalties. Because, as of today, it (penalty) is laughable." Maneka said the fine was as low as Rs 50. <br />
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On a related issue, Ramesh said his ministry would be issuing advisories to state governments to emulate those governments that had banned animal sacrifice. He, however, said the government would desist from asking for a ban as the issue was a "sensitive one". <br />
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"As far as banning animal sacrifice is concerned, this is a sensitive issue and I want to proceed with some caution," Ramesh said. "There are some states that have banned animal sacrifice and we shall certainly send advisories to all states to emulate those who have banned it," he added. <br />
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The minister also condemned games like bull fighting in some states. Jallikattu, or taming of the bull, which is popular in Tamil Nadu, was nothing but animal cruelty, the minister said while regretting the decision by the state assembly to recognise it. "Even Spain has banned bull fights, I don't understand why can't Tamil Nadu do so," Ramesh said.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-72156645935337774392010-08-11T02:41:00.000-07:002013-03-28T03:10:20.831-07:0030th WORLD VETERINARY CONGRESS 2011<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Come on an awe-inspiring Congress Safari to South Africa in 2011.<br />
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WORLD VETERINARY CONGRESS 2011 IN CAPE TOWN, 10-14 October, promises to be the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the South African rainbow nation.<br />
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This prestigious event will welcome veterinarians, para-veterinarians, other health-care professionals and their families from Africa and around the world to South Africa’s premier tourist destination city.<br />
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The theme "CARING FOR ANIMALS: HEALTHY COMMUNITIES" lends itself to fulfilling a global need and sets the scene for a varied, stimulating, multi-session scientific and professional programme, to cater for the diverse needs of a multi-disciplined veterinary profession. With more than a century of organised veterinary science, South Africa has an important role to play in the dissemination of knowledge across the continent and the globe.<br />
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The focus will be on food production, safety and security as well as disease control in communities served by the veterinary profession. The continuing professional development needs of veterinary clinicians will also be comprehensively catered for. This will be the most extensive veterinary scientific showcase ever offered in Africa.<br />
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World Veterinary Congress 2011 will be held at the world-class Cape Town International Convention Centre, nestled at the foot of Table Mountain.<br />
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The social and accompanying-persons programme will include day trips in and around the breathtaking Cape Peninsula, flanked by the frigid Atlantic Ocean on the west and warm Indian Ocean on the east, as well as to world-renowned vineyards. Pre- and post-Congress tours guarantee a taste of the scenic splendour, cultural diversity and unrivalled wildlife heritage that South Africa can offer its visitors. All this, together with 320 days of sunshine per year will have you planning your next African adventure!<br />
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On behalf of the South African Veterinary Association, hosts of the 30th World Veterinary Congress and the Congress Organising Committee, I extend an invitation to come and experience the warmth and renowned hospitality of Nelson Mandela’s rainbow nation.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-33765175326538270982010-07-29T20:24:00.000-07:002013-03-28T03:11:51.584-07:00Vaccine for cat cancer near....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A Massey University scientist is working on the world's first vaccine for the most common – and fatal – type of feline skin cancer. <br />
Dr John Munday, an expert in Veterinary Pathology, hopes to create a vaccine for the papillomavirus associated with the most widespread type of feline skin cancer. <br />
He said there is "strong proof" to show the vaccine could work like treatments that help prevent cervical cancer in humans. <br />
This is because the virus affects the body of a cat in a similar manner. <br />
"Using the knowledge that we have about people, it looks like it is definitely possible to prevent some skin cancer in cats. To be able to prevent this would definitely be a significant development." <br />
Dr Munday was the first person to discover this type of papillomavirus. <br />
About half of all cats carry the virus and are infected without any negative consequences. <br />
However, for the small number of infected cats that develop cancer, it can be fatal. <br />
There are currently no effective methods to prevent or cure infection caused by the virus. The vaccine may be used on a global scale once research is completed in the next few years. <br />
Last year, Dr Munday was also the first to discover the origins of another virus – the feline sarcoid-associated papillomavirus – and to confirm its existence in New Zealand. <br />
This virus causes a second type of rare skin cancer in cats. <br />
Research revealed that it is present in cows but for them it is non-harmful. <br />
Felines that are near cows can catch the disease through a wound in their skin.<br />
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<b>Chennai: </b> Veterinarians in Chennai have claimed a breakthrough in autologous stem cell-based therapy for animals by treating a nine-month-old dog which had a spinal cord injury.<br />
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This was the first time in the country that autologous (patient derived) stem cell therapy has been used for management of a dog's spinal cord injury, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)orthopedic and neuro surgeon S Iyappan said on Tuesday.<br />
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"The present case highlights an encouraging response to autologous stem cell-based therapy combined with decompressive hemilaminectomy for management of a clinical case of grade 4 spinal cord injury of a dog for the first time in India," Iyappan, who was part of the team that conducted the surgery on the Boxer, claimed.<br />
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The dog was brought to the Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital, TANUVAS, with a spinal cord injury in a road accident and subsequent paraplegia (paralysis of lower half of the body).<br />
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It was treated with its own adult stem cells harvested from bone marrow. Forty million bone marrow mononuclear stem cells (BMMNSCs) were separated and 20 million stem cells embedded in thermo responsive gelatin polymer hydrogel at the<br />
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The dog recently underwent decompressive left hemilaminectomy under general anesthesia after which a durotomy (opening covering of the spinal cord) was performed, Iyappan said.<br />
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"The BMMNSCs embedded gel was engrafted over the durotomy site and the surgical procedure was completed as per routine protocol," he said, adding a periodic neurological evaluation was performed from the first post-operative week. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-84880243180493214912010-07-23T22:40:00.000-07:002013-03-28T03:12:03.022-07:00N&N Agriculture Farm eggs suspended, antibiotic residues<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Singapore's food safety watchdog has suspended the sale of eggs produced by a local farm N&N Agriculture Farm. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) said it found residues of an antibiotic called doxycycline in the eggs.</div>
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The move comes after a routine surveillance tests on local poultry farms.<br />
All eggs produced on the farm will be destroyed under AVA's supervision. The suspension will remain in place and only be lifted when AVA is satisfied that the farm has fully complied with AVA's requirements.<br />
Supermarkets and other retailers have started to take the eggs off the shelf.<br />
AVA said those who may have consumed N & N eggs recently need not be alarmed. It said the levels of doxycycline in the eggs that tested positive were low and will not have any adverse health effect unless consumed over a prolonged period. But, consumers who have bought N&N eggs are advised not to consume them.<br />
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N&N Agriculture Farm produces about 9% of Singapore's total egg supply. AVA said there will not be any impact on the supply of eggs. Eggs from other local farms and accredited farms in Malaysia can easily make up for any shortfall.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-89041076552485981642010-07-22T04:24:00.000-07:002013-03-28T03:12:15.301-07:00Veterinary Parasitology & its career<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Why is parasitology such a diverse and dynamic field that offers such a wide variety of career opportunities? The answer is surprisingly simple and has a lot to do with the nature of parasites. Parasites are those organisms that use other species of plants and animals as hosts. These hosts provide the environment in which the parasite lives. In the history of life on earth, this parasitic lifestyle has been incredibly successful; the number of species of parasites exceeds the number of free-living species. And the adoption of a parasitic way of life has occurred independently in many diverse groups of organisms.<br />
It is no wonder, then, that parasitology is a diverse field. Parasitologists study parasites wherever they occur, whether they are viruses, bacteria, protists, worms, insects, or a whether they belong to a myriad of other taxonomic groups. And parasitology is a dynamic field because the relationships between parasites and their hosts are dynamic, constantly changing. Parasitism comprises an ecological relationship between two individuals of different species where the parasite's environment is another living organism. Unlike the environment of free-living plants and animals, the environment of the parasite can fight back! Parasites and hosts are locked into a continuous struggle for survival, and understanding the mechanisms that each side in this battle uses to gain advantages challenges parasitologists to understand biological phenomena at the cutting edge of a wide variety of scientific disciplines.<br />
<img align="right" alt="" border="0" height="120" hspace="10" src="http://asp.unl.edu/images/asp1_images/claire.jpg" vspace="5" width="180" />A diversity of career options exist within the field of parasitology because parasites affect the world in so many different ways. Rewarding careers await parasitologists with interests in medicine and public health. Veterinary parasitologists play vital roles in controlling diseases of domestic animals. Agriculture and aquaculture are dependent upon parasitologists to assist in providing plant and animal food for an increasing human population. Parasitologists contribute significantly to our basic understanding of the manner in which our biological world functions. Ecologists, molecular biologists, immunologists, evolutionary biologists, systematists study parasites and provide a source of information regarding fundamental biological principles. This basic research forms the foundation upon which applications of benefit to man are derived. Parasitologist contribute greatly to the education of the scientific community. The intricate webs of relationships involving parasites and hosts aid students in understanding the interrelatedness of diverse scientific endeavors.<br />
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Human health is not only affected directly by parasites that can infect man, but is also affected indirectly by parasites that cause diseases in animals that are food for humans. <br />
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Of the millions of people who die each year from malnutrition, over half are children under the age of five. The inadequate supply of food on earth and its uneven distribution among developing and developed countries results in starvation and human misery. Predictions of continued increase in human reproductive rates will inevitably result in increasing overpopulation and an exacerbation of food shortages.<br />
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Veterinary parasitologist care for domesticated animals used for food and for work, as well as caring for our companion animals. Veterinarians play an indirect role in human health when they control parasites in non-human animals that are transmissible to man. Animals used by humans for sport and recreation also require the services of veterinary parasitologists. Pharmaceutical companies are important sources of employment of parasitologists and the development of chemotheraputic drugs to eliminate parasites of animals is of major economic significance. The discovery of antiparasitic drugs for domesticated animals has not only benefited the agricultural industry, but in some cases, has aided humans when these same chemotheraputic agents have been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of medically important parasites.<br />
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<u>The Future of Parasitology </u></h3>
Parasites are here to stay. It is unfortunate that despite our best efforts, parasitologists will not likely in the foreseeable future completely rid the world of those species of parasites that cause human disease. But as the tools in our arsenal to control parasites become more powerful, parasitologists employed to fight these diseases will have the satisfaction of making important contributions to the improvement of animal health and human health as well. For those who enter the field of parasitology to answer basic questions in .., genetics, molecular biology, and other disciplines within the life sciences, parasitology research will continue to offer challenges. Armed with new research tools, parasitologists have unprecedented opportunities to work at the forefront of scientific endeavor, and have great potential for making exciting new discoveries. Many institutes offers invitation to those young scholars contemplating careers in parasitology because of their desire to improve both animal & human condition, as well as to those individuals who seek careers in parasitology because of an abiding scientific curiosity. One such example is the American Society of Parasitologists. Our Society offers its assistance to you in establishing a career in parasitology that will provide great rewards and satisfaction. <br />
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Regards,<br />
Meena K<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-15632568632980819942010-07-05T23:30:00.000-07:002013-03-28T03:12:26.778-07:00Alarmed on extinction, Breed Vulture!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Indian vultures may soon extinct if their population continues to decline at the current rate. According to the Bombay Natural History Society, 99 per cent population of the bird has declined at the rate of around 50 per cent every year despite the Indian Government taking necessary steps.<br />
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In a recent publication, it was observed that at present there are only 11,000 vultures remaining in India. If it continues to decline at this rate, then only around 6,000 vultures will be left and finally they may become extinct. One of the main source for this decline is a veterinary drug called Diclofenac, which is given to treat sick cattle, proved to be highly toxic. As vulture scavenges on carcasses of dead cattle, the traces of the drug is consumed by the vulture. Even in minute quantity it is fatal to the vulture. India banned the manufacture of veterinary diclofenac in 2006.<br />
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The Indian government should support vulture breeding programmes through which the extinction can be prevented. Some of the groups like the British Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the Bombay Natural History Society are seeking funds for six captive breeding centers in India, Pakistan and Nepal. Also, a vulture care centre is opened in Haryana in February 2003 needs strong support. It can house up to 35 vultures and plans to start breeding vultures soon.<span id="goog_21078484"></span><span id="goog_21078485"></span><br />
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Unless, the government act now it will become impossible to find enough vultures to establish stocks for captive breeding. Implementation of such breeding programmes can greatly reduce the decline percentage of the vulture and thus save the threatened birds to the nation.<br />
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Meena</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-21972553310709613892010-06-23T22:06:00.000-07:002013-03-28T03:12:39.096-07:00Need for Veterinarians in Public Health<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Public health is inextricably linked by the interactions of people, animals, and with the surrounding, is particularly more in regions where animals are utilized in transportation, fuel, proteins, cloth etc. However, this can lead to a serious risk and spreads contagious diseases to public health. Veterinarians have a crucial role in controlling and addressing the interface of these areas and infectious diseases, which have implications on human health as well as that of livestock.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In this 21st century, about 75% of the new diseases that have affected humans over the past 10 years have been caused by pathogens originating from an animal or from products of animal origin. Many of these diseases include zoonotic diseases, food- or waterborne illnesses, and bioterrorism. The outbreaks of SARS, Avian Influenza, Swine flu, Rabies teaching us to integrate animal and public health surveillance. Thus a strong interaction between human and veterinary medicine is necessary for implementing effective public health programs that address the factors influencing the health security such as the international movement of people, animals, and animal products; globalization of food supply chain; antimicrobial resistance of pathogens; climate and environmental changes including those affecting wildlife; interaction between produce production areas and domestic livestock and wildlife; and national and global security.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Veterinary Services is particularly important in areas with inaptly low health service coverage, as is often the case in rural settings of low income countries. One example of collaboration between public health and veterinary services is in providing child vaccination, one of the most cost effective health interventions, in developing countries. In southern Sudan, the Expanded Programme on Immunization shared cold chain equipment with the veterinary service, and the International Red Cross has implemented vaccination campaigns using veterinarians' vehicles. Similar collaborations have been implemented during humanitarian crises such as droughts or civil wars. However, these are unfortunately not highlighted or well documented.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thus, Veterinary public health is an essential part of public health and includes various types of cooperation between the disciplines that link the health triad, people-animals-environment, and all of its interactions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Regards,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Meena.K</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10636792834328176005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817577962745725228.post-90087870873901823702010-03-24T21:56:00.000-07:002013-03-28T03:11:31.670-07:00Stem Cells: An Emerging Boon to Veterinarians<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are lots of researches going on using Stem Cells which have the great potential to relieve human diseases. But most of the stem cell research uses animals, in order to develop a fuller understanding of how stem cells work and how to manipulate them in order to develop potential treatments. Animals are used to test the potential new drugs before they are tried out on humans, which is unethical as it causes animal suffering for the benefits of humans.<br />
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It's a major surprise to know that the experiments involving animals have provided a breakthrough in medical science. But this breakthrough which applied to animals may not necessarily always apply to humans.<br />
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In the recent report, advance stem cell research could halt abusing of animals. Also, it could save a lot of time and effort of taking the wrong drugs through, because they affect the animal cells but don't have an effect on human cells. This approach of using stem cell has also been utilized by veterinarians to treat animals, as most of the drugs used by veterinarians are discovered for humans.<br />
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Developing such an alternative to animal testing is not the same as ending animal testing. Stem cell research is an approach to replace certain tests someday, but will not replace all vivisection.<br />
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