It is now clear that bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as 'mad cow disease', is not merely a UK phenomenon, nor is it merely an economic nuisance. In fact, it may be an impending ...

Ending the spread of CWD appears unlikely because the prions, which cluster in the brain and nervous system, can be ...

The Luzerne County detections are 40 miles from the nearest wild CWD detection. They will ultimately result in disease ...

Bovine tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases known to man, the DNR said. It is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium ...

CJD is rare but fatal. The UK NHS lists possible symptoms including loss of intellect and memory, changes in personality, ...

Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer variant of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with ...

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is reporting that two deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a new area of the state. The two deer, both adult males, were found in Luzerne ...

A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the ...

The reintroduction of processed animal protein (PAP) into some livestock feed is on the cards, with Defra now considering ...

“Bovine TB is a persistent and challenging disease to address. "Hunters, producers, academics, industry stakeholders, animal-health professionals, and state and federal agencies all have a vital ...