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The article focuses on the study aims to investigate two outbreaks of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) with breed-dependent clinical signs in two stud farms in Eastern Croatia, inferred by Bayesian inference (BI) analysis. It says that the outbreaks occurred following the import of 12 horses from the U.S. that cause the abortion to mares, prenatal death, and myeloencephalopathy with fatal case. The study found that the identical virus caused both outbreaks, despite different clinical signs.

The article presents a short communication on an outbreak of type Clostridium botulism in laying hens. The outbreak affected a group of 7500 Lohmann layer hens housed in a slatted barn. It lasted for 12 weeks. Twelve birds were tested for botulinum toxin. The article cites the ingestion of preformed toxin from carcases of wildlife as the source of toxin in this outbreak.

The article discusses the management of mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in gilts. It proposes a targeted timeline for acclimisation of infected young female swine entering a farm by considering two epidemiological features of the disease, such as long persistence and infectious period and low transmission rate. It also considers the effectiveness of vaccination protocols and treatments.

Describes an outbreak of fatal bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) infection in a herd of pedigree Dutch Holstein pregnant heifers in central Greece. Factors that caused the worsening of the infection; Clinical signs and symptoms of the viral infection; Nature of the disease's transmission.

The article presents a study which discusses the results of serosurveillance of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) infection of wild deer in East Anglia, England. Results from an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) indicated that the large herd deer species, the red deer and fallow deer, were prone to culicoides upon seeking a blood meal on more smaller solitary species. Researchers concluded that the possibility that the wild British deer can be infected by SBV and could be a host for the virus

A letter is presented about the prevalence of Giardia in domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) in Great Britain from 2002 to 2010. It highlights the findings of various studies on the presence of Giardia in ferrets, conducted from 2002 to 2010. The author notes the need to conduct further research in order to identify the genotypes involved in the prevalence of Giardia in ferrets.

Looks into the revised contingency plan on exotic animal disease outbreaks published by DEFRA in Great Britain. Difference between the revised contingency plan and the previous plans made by DEFRA; Performance of the review and consultation exercise in accordance with the requirements of the Animal Health Act; Provision of an outline of the objectives for disease control and procedures for the management of an outbreak of classical swine fever.