Animals can be exposed to diseases due to various factors and agents. Diseases can be spread from animal to animal, to and from humans, and from the environment. Diseases that can spread between animals and humans are called zoonotic diseases. Regardless of the source of the disease, there are many ways the disease can … Read more
As we move into summer and the weather gets warmer, we tend to see an increase in vector-borne diseases (VBD). Vectors are insects, rodents, birds, or other animals that can carry disease pathogens. The most common vectors are insects that suck blood, such as mosquitoes and ticks. VBDs occur in both animals and humans. Every … Read more
Diseases can be spread in a variety of ways – through humans, the environment, and other animals. Knowing how diseases spread can help you take actions to protect your animals. Routes of disease spread are listed and discussed below. Aerosol transmission Aerosol spread happens when droplets are spread through the air by coughing or sneezing. … Read more