Avian Influenza Virus

The United States of America (US) is facing unprecedented events of detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in dairy cows. Importantly, the virus circulating in the US has demonstrated its transmissibility to  humans.

Antibiotic Resistance in Livestock

According to the World Health Organization, antibiotic resistance is the greatest public health threat that humanity faces. Particularly, the misuse of antibiotics in livestock represents a major source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This issue is an urgent threat affecting humans, animals, and environmental health.