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Rift Valley fever – a growing threat to humans and animals

Journal of Veterinary Research, 2021
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic, vector-borne infectious disease of ruminants and camels transmitted mainly by the Aedes and Culex mosquito species. Contact with the blood or organs of infected animals may infect humans.
Kwaśnik Małgorzata, Rożek Wojciech, Rola Jerzy   +2 more
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Healthier Herds, Heavier Workloads? The Gendered Time and Resource Implications of Herd Health Management in Kenyan Dairy Systems

Journal of International Development, Volume 38, Issue 6, Page 933-945, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Strategies for sustainable intensification of livestock are critical for food system transformation. In dairying systems, herd health management is among such strategies. Although adoption patterns and productivity gains have been analysed in previous studies, the social implications are still not well understood.
Kevin W. Maina, Martin C. Parlasca, Elizaphan J. O. Rao   +2 more
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Potential entry pathways for 25 vector‐borne disease agents

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract This Scientific Report identifies the potential entry pathways for 25 selected vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) into currently free EU Member States. The diseases comprise 12 listed under the Animal Health Law (AHL) and 13 non‐listed diseases, selected using predefined eligibility criteria.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Sofie Dhollander, Ieva Baltusyte, Fabio Bigoni, Alessandro Broglia, Jordi Figuerola, Hans‐Hermann Thulke, Miguel Angel Chueca Miranda   +7 more
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Genetic diversity of collaborative cross mice enables identification of novel rift valley fever virus encephalitis model.

PLoS Pathogens, 2022
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an arboviral disease of humans and livestock responsible for severe economic and human health impacts. In humans, RVF spans a variety of clinical manifestations, ranging from an acute flu-like illness to severe forms of disease,
Haley N Cartwright, Dominique J Barbeau, Joshua D Doyle, Ed Klein, Mark T Heise, Martin T Ferris, Anita K McElroy   +6 more
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Knowledge mapping of risk mitigation measures against vector‐borne diseases

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract A comprehensive synthesis of current evidence on surveillance, prevention and control measures for 25 selected vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) affecting animals in the EU is presented here. The assessment integrates evidence from systematic literature reviews, modelling studies, field investigations and expert judgement.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Ieva Baltusyte, Fabio Bigoni, Alessandro Broglia, Sofie Dhollander, Stefania Tampach, Jordi Figuerola, Hans Hermann Thulke, Miguel Ángel Chueca Miranda   +8 more
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Somalia: Rift Valley Fever [PDF]

, 2018
This walks readers through the basic demographics of Somalia, a country located in the horn of Africa. After learning about the government in Somalia and the problems that the people of the country face, this focuses on the problem of Rift Valley Fever ...
Meeks, Alyson
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Current Status of Rift Valley Fever Vaccine Development

Vaccines, 2017
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne zoonotic disease that presents a substantial threat to human and public health. It is caused by Rift Valley fever phlebovirus (RVFV), which belongs to the genus Phlebovirus and the family Phenuiviridae within ...
Bonto Faburay, Angelle Desiree LaBeaud, D. Scott McVey, William C. Wilson, Juergen A. Richt   +4 more
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Identification and mapping of potential and highly likely vectors for selected vector‐borne diseases in the EU and neighbouring countries

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract This report addresses Term of Reference 1.2 by providing a comprehensive knowledge‐mapping of arthropod vector species competent to transmit selected vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) including VBDs listed under Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Regulation (EU) 2020/687, as well as additional non‐listed pathogens with potential epidemiological relevance.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Sofie Dhollander, Ieva Baltusyte, Fabio Bigoni, Alessandro Broglia, Jordi Figuerola, Hans‐Hermann Thulke, Miguel Angel Chueca Miranda   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of brucellosis, Rift Valley fever and Q fever among settled and mobile agro-pastoralist communities and their livestock in Chad. [PDF]

, 2023
Brucellosis, Rift Valley fever (RVF) and Q fever are zoonoses prevalent in many developing countries, causing a high burden on human and animal health.
Dürr, Salome, Özcelik, Ranya, Abakar, Mahamat Fayiz, Abdelrazak Zakaria, Fatima, Kimala, Pidou, Issa, Ramadane, Counotte, Michel Jacques   +6 more
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Rift Valley fever during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Africa: A double burden for Africa's healthcare system

Health Science Reports, 2022
A new rising incidence of Rift Valley fever (RVF) among livestock and humans in the African continent during the COVID‐19 pandemic has become of increasing concern.
Olivier Uwishema, Elie Chalhoub, Tania Torbati, Success Chekwube David, Carlo Khoury, Lucas Loiola Ponte Albuquerque Ribeiro, Yves Nasrallah, Bezawit Kassahun Bekele, Helen Onyeaka   +8 more
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