Virus: Chinese fur farms, a new threat?
Dozens of viruses, some of which can be transmitted to humans, have been detected in fur farms in China. THE ...
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Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever: the virus detected on ticks in Corsica
The Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus is present in Corsican farms. Researchers have found it on ticks. THE ESSENTIAL The Crimean-Congo ...
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Insect proteins, a way to feed the planet?
Techniques exist to isolate nutrients present in food. In the case of insects, this would preserve only the proteins they ...
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Why cows and sheep never transmit dangerous viruses to humans
According to a new study, it was during the Neolithic period that the immune system of humans adapted to survive ...
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Chicken “spaghetti”: what consequences for health?
More and more chicken meat sold in supermarkets shows white lines while some fillets fall apart completely. Is it dangerous ...
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Resistance to antibiotics: it has tripled in 20 years in animals intended for food
A new study sheds light on the consequences of the consumption of animal proteins and antibiotics by livestock: the latter ...
Read moreEspresso machines are breeding grounds for bacteria
Espresso machines are breeding grounds for bacteria
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Bovine tuberculosis: the disease has arrived in Normandy
Seven new cases of bovine tuberculosis have been detected in Normandy since January, reports Ouest France this week. A vast ...
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Animal abuse: the L214 association maintains its complaint against a chicken farm
No violation was noted by the health services which inspected the Gauché farm. L214 maintains his complaint for mistreatment.Plucked, sick ...
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African swine fever at the gates of France: what are the risks for humans?
Two cases of African swine fever contamination on wild boars in Belgium prompted the French authorities to react and put ...
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Antibiotic: veterinary use continues to decline
Veterinarians and breeders reduced their use of antibiotics by 37% between 2012 and 2016. They use fewer drugs that are ...
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Avian influenza: 129 outbreaks identified in France
Despite the massive culling of ducks, the avian influenza H5N8 virus was detected in 17 new outbreaks in farms and ...
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Avian flu: 7,000 ducks slaughtered in the Tarn
Avian flu is making a comeback in the departments of the South-West. The Tarn has declared an outbreak within a ...
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Air conditioning systems are breeding grounds for bacteria
© ThinkStockWhen the thermometer panics, the air conditioner provides appreciable comfort and limits fatigue. It is beneficial in terms of ...
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Avian flu: animal circulation resumes in the South West
The palmipeds will be able to move out of the area affected by bird flu. The government has lifted the ...
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Avian influenza: farmers will be compensated
The crawl space is coming to an end and the Minister of Agriculture has already announced compensation for palmiped breeders. ...
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Veterinary antibiotics: Europe wants to limit their use
Faced with the proliferation of resistant bacteria, the European Parliament has proposed a bill aimed at restricting the use of ...
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Avian influenza: a new farm affected in Dordogne
Another outbreak of avian flu was detected in Dordogne, Cénac-et-Saint-Julien. In total, 4,500 chickens and 1,000 ducks are threatened by ...
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Are cars a breeding ground for bacteria?
© ThinkstockAre your toilets cleaner than the interior of your car? Yes, according to the results of a study commissioned ...
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Norwegian salmon is said to be safe for pregnant women
A new study from the Norwegian Health Agency shows that the consumption of farmed fatty fish is not bad for ...
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Antibiotics in animals: authorities sound the alarm
To fight against antibiotic resistance, ANSES calls for more than moderate use of antibiotics in farms, and in particular for ...
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Food poisoning: packaged salads are a breeding ground for bacteria
November 28, 2016. Salmonella, these bacteria that spread in food, are responsible for serious food poisoning. If all foods are ...
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Deaf because of the cry of the pigs
A farm worker who worked for twenty years in pigsties is now hearing impaired. He accuses the cry of the ...
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