Animal Diseases

Zoonoses

The word zoonoses came from a Greek word ‘ZOO’ means animal and ‘NOSOS’ means disease. It was first introduced by Rudolf Virchow in 1880 to include collectively the diseases shared in nature by man and animals. >>>

Animal Diseases

Socio-economical impact of zoonotic disease

WHO defines zoonosis as disease or infection that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and human beings. It can be caused by any communicable disease agent like bacteria , virus and fungus. Control of the zoonotic disease makes coordination between veterinary and health service a prerequisite. >>>

Animal Diseases

Common Viral and Bacterial Diseases of Dog

There are several diseases which are found in most of the dogs and they are mainly caused by virus, bacteria or parasites. Many serious pet diseases can be prevented by vaccination. Many time dog diseases are detected late, when it become difficult to cure the diseases. >>>

Animal Diseases

ZOONOSIS and ONE HEALTH: Next frontier to overcome in dynamic era of reemerging infectious diseases

With latest outbreak of novel corona virus (COVID-19) world has come to standstill and started knowing the importance of the concept zoonosis. According to the world health organization zoonosis is categorically defined as the any disease or infection that naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans. Animals are critical reservoir of varied number of infectious agents in the natural habitats. >>>