Friday, October 24, 2014

What if Ebola gets into NYC rodents or dogs?

Ebola May be Present in More Animals than Previously Thought 

"Ebola may be present in more animals than previously thought, according to researchers studying the virus. So far, it has been detected in chimpanzees, gorillas, fruit bats, monkeys, antelopes, porcupines, rodents, dogs, pigs and humans."


Monday, October 13, 2014

Ebola Risk For U.S. Hog Herd 'Extremely Low' -- Vet

 While there's a remote chance that Ebola could work its way into the U.S. hog herd, the likelihood is "extremely low," one senior veterinary clinician says. 

 Six years ago, a strain of Ebola virus (Ebola-Reston) was found in hogs suffering from highly pathogenic PRRSV and PCV2 in the Philippines.

http://www.agriculture.com/news/livestock/ebola-risk-f-us-hog-herd-extremely-low_3-ar45556