Virus Sheep and goat pox virus The sheeppox virus (SPPV) and goatpox virus (GTPV) cause pox in sheep and goats. Read more
Basic page 3Rs at Pirbright We apply the 3Rs - Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement - in all animal research. Read more
Virus Swine influenza virus Swine influenza (SI) viruses primarily infect pigs but can transfer to humans and pose a major threat to livestock and global health. Read more
Virus Swine vesicular disease virus Swine vesicular disease virus (SVDV) only infects pigs. Read more
Virus Marek's disease virus Marek’s disease virus (MDV) is a highly infectious pathogen that infects poultry. Read more
Virus African horse sickness virus African horse sickness is a deadly virus spread by biting midges, affecting horses, donkeys, zebras, and other equine species. Read more
Virus African swine fever virus African swine fever (ASF) is a fatal, contagious disease impacting pigs globally, with severe economic, welfare, and conservation consequences. Read more
Virus Epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus Epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) infects deer, sheep, and cattle and is transmitted by biting midges. Read more