Does Egg Drop Syndrome exist in Mauritius? Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS) is a viral disease of poultry , affecting poultry and characterised by a sudden drop in egg production, abnormal eggs (thin and soft shelled, discoloured) while the birds look otherwise healthy. EDS is believed to occur worldwide although it has never been conclusively demonstrated in certain countries which include Mauritius. Poultry breeders in Mauritius very often complain about drop in egg production in t

Should Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) be a Concern for Mauritius? Overview of FMD Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral infection affecting all cloven-hoofed animals. It is characterized by frothing at the mouth, lameness, and a decline in milk production. While incidence rates are high, mortality rates are generally low. First identified in the 16th century, FMD was declared “highly dangerous and devastating” in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansi

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Let me right at the outset state that it is not my intention to create any scare among pet owners and veterinarians but I consider the...

Today I wish to pay tribute to a giant in the world of medical and veterinary microbiology, Professor Jacques Fouad Acar, who has just...

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