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First detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus O/ME-SA/ Ind2001e sublineage in Jordan

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious vesicular disease that is caused by the FMD virus (FMDV). This disease affects both wild and domestic cloven-hoofed animals, the latter of which includes cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. FMD is endemic to Jordan and has a…

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Protecting poultry from avian influenza

The flu season is upon us, but how much do you know about avian influenza? Do you know how to protect the birds you keep against infection? Find out the key facts about flu, why the disease is so hard to prevent, and what scientists at The Pirbright Institute are doing to…

Lumpy skin disease

Lumpy skin disease (LSD): eLearning

Bluetongue infected dendritic cell

Bluetongue: eLearning

Learn about bluetongue virus, how it spreads and how to diagnose.

Foot-and-mouth disease

Foot-and-mouth disease: eLearning

Learn how to diagnose, manage, and control foot-and-mouth disease virus.

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Pirbright collaboration proves Rift Valley fever vaccine safe in pregnant animals

Collaborative research involving scientists from The Pirbright Institute has shown that a new vaccine, ChAdOx1 RVF, is effective at protecting pregnant sheep and goats from Rift Valley fever (RVF), a debilitating disease that can also be transmitted to humans. This work will…

goat looking over a fence

Pirbright collaboration proves Rift Valley fever vaccine safe in pregnant animals

Collaborative research involving scientists from The Pirbright Institute has shown that a new vaccine, ChAdOx1 RVF, is effective at protecting pregnant sheep and goats from Rift Valley fever (RVF), a debilitating disease that can also be transmitted to humans. This work will…

DEFEND annual meeting group photo 26-27 September 2019

DEFEND meeting on African swine fever and lumpy skin disease “huge success”

The DEFEND consortium held its second annual meeting in Brussels on 26 - 27 September 2019 to consolidate and progress the research of its members on African swine fever (ASF) and lumpy skin disease (LSD). The consortium, led by Dr Pip Beard from The Pirbright Institute, is…

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Pirbright scientists uncover goat immune genes involved in natural resistance

Genetic research conducted by scientists at The Pirbright Institute has revealed that goat and sheep genes for specific immune cell receptors are extremely diverse and different compared to other livestock relatives. The findings will help scientists to understand how…