A virus spillover in the animal trade, a research mishap at a biolab, or the intentional use of a bioweapon—any one of these could have dire consequences for the world. The COVID pandemic killed some ...

Summer is a good time to review how to prevent disease from coming onto your farm, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Chloe Collins. Live animals, vehicles, equipment, animal ...

When headlines about bird flu spike, small farms often scramble to lock down their flocks, yet the most effective protection ...

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When it comes to biosecurity, U.S. dairy farmers are more reactive than proactive and some neglect the basics, making operations vulnerable to evolving disease threats, according to new research ...

With the avian influenza spreading throughout the region, now is the time for biosecurity to ramp up on poultry operations and for consumers to continue to support the poultry industry, an expert says ...

Backyard chickens have shifted from novelty to normal, but the disease pressure around them has shifted too. With highly ...

Artificial intelligence is helping accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, but the technology also makes it easier than ever to create biosecurity threats and weapons, cybersecurity experts say.

A rodent biosecurity program that includes periodic evaluation of procedures used in an institution's vivarium can be used to ensure that best practices are in place to prevent a microbial pathogen ...

Covid-19, which is often compared to the flu pandemic of 1918, has been called a once-in-a-generation event. But the outbreak of MERS and SARS in recent years shows just how frequent emerging diseases ...

The new inflight biosecurity video delivers a clear and urgent message to all international air passengers regarding their ...