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Scientists find gene involved in livestock antimicrobial resistance

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered how a previously overlooked gene is involved in antimicrobial resistance — a growing global issue that threatens the health and welfare of both humans and animals. The gene encodes for an enzyme named EstT and is capable of “turning off” or inactivating macrolides, a class of antibiotic drugs […]

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Beef exports to China suspended after Brazil confirms BSE

By Tatiana Freitas and Hallie Gu Brazil, the world’s biggest beef exporter, is halting exports of the red meat to China starting Thursday after confirming a case of the animal illness known as mad cow disease.  The case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy was confirmed by Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday, and shipments to China were […]

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Big step towards vaccine

NSW took a big step towards an mRNA foot and mouth disease vaccine after a border disease trial began at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute. Click to check the original article.

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Canberra Royal 2023: steer results | The Land

Judge Bryce Whale, Glen William, Chloe Long, St. Johns College Dubbo, competition sponsor, Josh Newton, Gerys Online, Sydney, and associate judge Hamish Maclure, Keajura Park Limousin, Tarcutta, with supreme steer Sheraton Vision T8. Photo: Alexandra Bernard Click to check the original article.

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