Weekly Disease Surveillance Scan (Nov 12-18)

Below, please find our weekly disease surveillance scan links, broken down by Network. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter if you want to see the best animal health links on the net every day. Read our guides on how to use Twitter and Facebook for continuing education. If you missed last week’s top links, check them out here.

General

Utah man dies from rabies; first in state in 74 years

An Unknown ‘Disease X’ Could Become an Epidemic. Can We Find It Before It’s Too Late?

Companion Animals

In 2016, an influenza A(H7N2) virus outbreak occurred in cats in New York City’s municipal animal shelters. One human infection was initially detected

Equine

Transmission of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus from an Organ Donor to Three Transplant Recipients

Poultry

Health authority warns residents after bird flu death in nearby Chinese region

Swine

Swine fever in Northeastern Bulgaria

Porcine astrovirus type 3 emerging cause of neurologic disease in swine

Wildlife

EHD Outbreak in Illinois Claims More than 400 Deer

Decline in bats could have adverse ecological impact, SCSU professor says