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Avian Influenza

Vesicular Stomatitis

The H5N1 flu is just one of many avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. The H5N1 avian flu has been reported in birds (mostly in poultry) in parts of Asia and Europe. The H5N1 avian flu has also infected and sickened over 100 people in Asia. MORE>>


Vesicular Stomatitis

Vesicular Stomatitis

The Arizona Department of Agriculture confirmed three cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in horses, one in Wittmann, Arizona and the other two near Camp Verde, Arizona the first week of May. MORE>>

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus

West Nile affects horses much more often than any other domestic animals. Many horses infected with West Nile do not develop any illness, but of horses that become ill about one-third MORE>>


Madcow Disease

Madcow

On May 20, 2003 the Canadian government notified U.S. officials that the brain of an eight-year-old cow in a remote area of Alberta had tested positive for bovine spongiform MORE>>


Medfly

MedflyOn Sept. 16, 2004, five adult Mediterranean fruit flies, Ceratitis capitata (Weidemann), commonly called Medflies, were detected in a residential neighborhood within the southern limits of MORE>>


Exotic Newcastle Disease

Exotic Newcastle DiseaseEND is a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting all species of birds. END is probably one of the most infectious diseases of poultry in the world. END is so deadly that many birds die MORE>>

Red Imported Fire Ant

Red Imported Fire AntThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has determined that red imported fire ants are an established pest in 13 states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South MORE>>


Giant Salvinia

Giant SalviniaGrowth factors paired with features promoting mobility make giant salvinia an aggressive, competitive species that can impact aquatic environments, local economies and human MORE>>

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