flu

Shorter pig exhibits at fairs could cut down flu outbreaks

· August 18, 2017

The pig-to-person spread of the flu at fairs continues to be a concern — just this week a child in North Dakota and a child in Ohio contracted influenza from pig exhibits at the fair. However, a new study shows protective measures, including cutting the length of time pigs and people congregate, makes good sense […]

One Health: A medical, veterinary, and plant-doctor trinity

· May 25, 2017

Box office receipts don’t lie — the “outbreak” genre sells gobs of tickets. In “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” a virulent strain of the fictional simian flu decimated the human population. With society in shambles, anti-ape sentiment is poised to fuel a final battle royale against the knuckle draggers. In “Daybreakers,” a plague […]

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