5 Essential Steps to Protect Pigs from the African Swine Fever Virus
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a haemorrhagic viral disease that affects pets and wild pigs. ASF disease is highly contagious and estimated to result in a 100% mortality rate in
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Feline Calcivirus: Facts, Symptoms & Prevention
Feline calcivirus is a highly contagious viral pathogen that causes upper respiratory infections in cats. It belongs to the family Caliciviridae, which is a family of small, non-enveloped RNA viruses. The
Adenovirus: Facts, Symptoms & Prevention
Adenovirus are a group of viruses which belong to the family Adenoviridae. This family includes 5 genera – Mastadenovirus, Aviadenovirus, Atadenovirus, Siadenovirus, and Ichtadenovirus. Genus Mastadenovirus includes the viruses of
Top Facts about Norovirus
Norovirus was first identified in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1968. It is a highly contagious virus and identified as the primary cause of acute gastroenteritis globally. The most common signs and
EN 14476 Test Method Explained
The last two years have made it difficult to find a person who has not used disinfectants. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an exponential increase in interest and demand
Omicron, A new variant in the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus Pandemic: [MM1] [GU2] In December 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel coronavirus, started an outbreak of pneumonia, which rapidly spread worldwide. According to several studies published in reputed scientific
The ISO 21702 Test Method Explained
The ISO 21702 evaluates the antiviral activity of treated plastic and non-porous products such as water-repellent textiles, paints, metal surfaces, ceramics, etc. Some of the viruses used to test the
