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A preliminary study was carried out to obtain serological evidence of the presence of the porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome (PRRS) virus and the risk of infection in different areas and phases of production in five full cycle pig farms in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Sixty blood samples of each farm were obtained (10 for each phase of production: weaning, growing, finishing, pregnancy, lactation and mating-service). The detection of antibodies against the PRRS virus was carried out using a commercial kit. All farms were positives in all phases of production. The highest seroprevalences were found in the growing and finishing phases (36% y 56%, respectively). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Leishmaniasis is an endemic disease in the south of Mexico with great zoonotic potential. Recently, there have been cases reported in the south of USA with zymodemes frequently isolated in endemic zones in Europe. This work describes a case of canine visceral leishmaniasis in a dog that was brought from Spain to Mexico three years ago. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Avian influenza is an infection caused by type A influenza viruses. Wild birds all over the world carry the disease in their intestines without causing the disease. The ability to transmit the virus to barnyard fowls and cause them the "avian flu or avian influenza" occurs among members of the species. Generally, bird viruses' do not affect humans; however, in the last eight years outbreaks have been documented all over the world with different degrees of morbidity and mortality. This paper reviews the main characteristics of avian influenza, as well as its clinical signs in birds and humans and aspects such as: diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]