BVDV comprehensive studies and species identification in high-yielding livestock populations in the Sverdlovsk Oblast by N. A. Bezborodova, V. V. Kozhukhovskaya, E. V. Pechura, N. A. Martynov, O G. Tomskikh, A. N. Vasilyeva

“…The “Comprehensive Programme for Biosecurity and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Situation Improvement in Agricultural Organizations”implemented in the Sverdlovsk Oblast in 2018 resulted in decreased number of agricultural establishments affected by bovine viral diarrhea. …”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors Influencing Tick-Borne Infections in Livestock Through Molecular Analyses by Lorena Cardillo, Claudio de Martinis, Giovanni Sgroi, Alessia Pucciarelli, Gerardo Picazio, Maurizio Viscardi, Luisa Marati, Maria Ottaiano, Roberta Pellicanò, Nicola D’Alessio, Vincenzo Veneziano, Giovanna Fusco

“…Farmed animals, during grazing or in establishments with the absence of biosecurity measures, can easily be exposed to wildlife showing high-risk of contagion of several infectious diseases, including VBDs. …”
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Identification, prevalence and pathogenicity of Colletotrichum species causing anthracnose of Capsicum annuum in Asia by Dilani D. de Silva, Johannes Z. Groenewald, Pedro W. Crous, Peter K. Ades, Andi Nasruddin, Orarat Mongkolporn, Paul W. J. Taylor

“…The existence of new, highly aggressive exotic species, such as C. javanense, poses a biosecurity risk to production in countries which do not have adequate quarantine regulations to restrict the entry of exotic pathogens.…”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of E. coli Isolated from Raw Cow Milk and Fresh Fruit Juice in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia by Haftay Abraha Tadesse, Netsenet Berhe Gidey, Kidane Workelule, Hagos Hailu, Seyfe Gidey, Abrha Bsrat, Habtamu Taddele

“…This supports the need for strict monitoring and the implementation of effective hygienic and biosecurity measures in the whole food chain of these products as well as a prudent use of antimicrobials.…”
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A quantitative environmental impact assessment of Australian ultra-processed beverages and impact reduction scenarios by Kim Anastasiou, Michalis Hadjikakou, Ozge Geyik, Gilly A. Hendrie, Phillip Baker, Richard Pinter, Mark Lawrence

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A Novel Bimodal Imaging Agent Targeting HER2 Molecule of Breast Cancer by Wei Lv, Yamei Shen, Hengli Yang, Rui Yang, Wenbin Cai, Jian Zhang, Lijun Yuan, Yunyou Duan, Li Zhang

“…The prepared IR783-NBs-Affibody presented a uniform nanoscale size around 482.7 ± 54.3 nm, good biosecurity, and stability over time. The encapsulation efficiency (EE) of IR-783 was 15.09% in the conjugates leading to a successful NIR fluorescence and ultrasound enhancement imaging ex vivo. …”
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The Characteristic of Biofilm Formation in ESBL-Producing K. pneumoniae Isolates by Xiaofang Gao, Haili Wang, Zhijuan Wu, Pan Sun, Wei Yu, Donghua Chen, Yuhua Mao, Lili Fang, Jia Qian, Li Li, Qian Peng, Yanping Han

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Phytophthora: an ancient, historic, biologically and structurally cohesive and evolutionarily successful generic concept in need of preservation by Clive Brasier, Bruno Scanu, David Cooke, Thomas Jung

“…Considering the biological and structural cohesion of Phytophthora, its historic and social impacts and its importance in scientific communication and biosecurity protocol, we recommend that the current broad generic concept is retained by the scientific community.…”
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Unveiling the epidemiology and community perspectives on bovine brucellosis in North Shewa, Central Highlands of Ethiopia by Aweke Engdawork, Abdela Bulbula, Awoke Melak, Haileleul Negussie

“…Thus, educating dairy farmers and implementing strict farm biosecurity measures are essential steps to minimize the impacts of the disease on the growing dairy industry and public health.…”
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Optimization of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay as a Point-of-Care Tool for the Detection of Wuchereria bancrofti in Human Blood in Tana River Delta, Kenya by Kinyatta Nancy, Wambua Lillian, Mutahi Wilkinson, Mugasa Claire, Kamau Luna, Wachira Dorcas, Githae Rosemary, Lusweti Japheth, Ichugu Christine, Waigi Emily, Kagai Jim

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The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with the Presence of Antibiotic Residues in Milk from Peri-Urban Dairy Cattle Farms in Kathmandu, Nepal by Erda E. Rame Hau, Minu Sharma, Bal K. Sharma Khanal, Peter D. Sly, Deirdre Mikkelsen, Nicholas Clark, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães

“…Additionally, a structured questionnaire and direct farmer interviews were used to collect data on farm biosecurity and farming practices, animal health and hygiene, antibiotic usage (AMU), and attitudes and practices towards antibiotic stewardship. …”
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Lung-specific CRBN knockout attenuates influenza a virus-induced acute lung injury in mice: a potential therapeutic approach by Lifang Zhang, Qingchao Zhang, Jiahui Chang, Yunyi Zhou, Wei Wang, Xiliang Wang, Chengyu Jiang, Yanli Zhang

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Serological Evidence of Infectious Laryngotracheitis Infection and Associated Risk Factors in Chickens in Northwestern Ethiopia by Mastewal Birhan, Ashenafi Syoum, Saddam Mohammed Ibrahim, Tewodros Fentahun, Addisu Mohammed, Nega Berhane, Molalegne Bitew, Esayas Gelaye, Malede Birhan Atanaw, Belayneh Getachew, Bereket Dessalegn, Anmaw Shite Abat, Kassahun Berrie, Kassaye Adamu, Takele Abayneh

“…Therefore, implementation of biosecurity measures is highly recommended to control and prevent the spread of ILTV. …”
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Socio-economic assessment of dog population management systems: a scoping review by Rabina Ghimire, Parimala Mohanty, Elly Hiby, Andrew Larkins, Andrew Larkins, Salome Dürr, Sonja Hartnack

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Canine distemper outbreak and laryngeal paralysis in captive tigers (Panthera tigris) by Sarin Suwanpakdee, Anuwat Wiratsudakul, Nattarun Chaisilp, Luxsana Prasittichai, Anurux Skulpong, Patarapol Maneeorn, Benjaporn Bhusri, Chalisa Mongkolpan, Ruangrat Buddhirongawatr, Jarupa Taowan, Peerawat Wongluechai, Nlin Arya, Parin Suwannaprapha, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Witthawat Wiriyarat, Nareerat Sangkachai

“…The virus could spread quickly by contact with bodily excretion among tigers and fomite contamination once it affects a specific population. Implementation of biosecurity measures and vaccination is essential to mitigate the risk of disease spread and infection rates in tiger populations.…”
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Cluster randomised controlled trial to examine medical mask use as source control for people with respiratory illness by Abrar Ahmad Chughtai, Chandini Raina MacIntyre, Yi Zhang, Quanyi Wang, Bayzidur Rahman, Haiyan Zhang, Holly Seale, Daitao Zhang, Yanhui Chu

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Study on the multidrug resistance and transmission factors of Staphylococcus aureus at the ‘animal–environment–human’ interface in the broiler feeding cycle by Fangyuan Hu, Fangyuan Hu, Yaopeng Liu, Yaopeng Liu, Lin Wang, Juan Wang, Na Liu, Yan Li, Xiaoxiao Duan, Junwei Wang, Mingzhe Lu, Junhui Liu, Zhina Qu, Keguang Han

“…It highlighted the importance of the “One Health” approach and biosecurity measures and provided recommendations for the prevention of the spread of pathogens and resistance.…”
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Validation of Immersion Precooling and Drip Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures on Weight, Temperature, Microbiological Quality, and Safety of Chicken Carcasses by Angela B.P.S. Fernandes, Clair F.S. Pereira, Hiago M. Pereira, Marco A.C. Batista, Luiz F.S. Dionisio, Amauri A. Alfieri, Bruna Alexandrino, José C. Ribeiro-Júnior

“…Despite the notable SSOP effect on the quantification of microbiological indicators during immersion cooling, the high occurrence of different pathogens underlies the need to review procedures and techniques not only in slaughterhouses but also throughout the production chain, acting in an integrated manner to provide biosecurity and reduce risks to the consumption of chicken meat.…”
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Evaluation of the killing effects of UV254 light on common airborne porcine viruses by YingWu Qiu, YingWu Qiu, QunHui Li, WenKai Zhao, Hao Chang, Hao Chang, JunHua Wang, Qi Gao, Qi Gao, Qingfeng Zhou, GuiHong Zhang, GuiHong Zhang, Lang Gong, Lang Gong, LianXiang Wang

“…This study provides data required for biosecurity prevention and control in swine farms.…”
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Mycobacteria Exploit Host GPR84 to Dampen Pro-Inflammatory Responses and Promote Infection in Macrophages by Reziya Wumaier, Ke Zhang, Jing Zhou, Zilu Wen, Zihan Chen, Geyang Luo, Hao Wang, Juliang Qin, Bing Du, Hua Ren, Yanzheng Song, Qian Gao, Bo Yan

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