This isn't good, folks.
I'm not worried about H5N1 transmission to humans (yet) but the @USDA pathetic lack of transparency, how long it took for the genomes to be released, lack of testing asymptomatic cattle......
All detracts from "confidence"
“We have to look at the entire spectrum of biological threats, including natural, accidental, and deliberate” -Dr. Paul Friedrichs, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Global Health Security & Biodefense, National Security Council, The White House
“702 and FISA are the main intelligence tools we use to gather information about biological threats from foreign terrorist groups and nation states” - The Honorable Ken Wainstein Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, DHS
https://t.co/vzNpuSsf8m
@reveille came to the Vet School for a visit last Friday. Her very presence helped improve the health of our students -- another interaction among human animals, non-human animals, vegetation, and the environment to create a healthier world and here -- specifically -- university.
Here's the recording of the monkeypox panel discussion on September 19 -- the speakers as well as the audience questions were simply great. Have a look & reply below to tell us what you think & what your own concerns are.
https://t.co/jTF8KvX8mm
Ms. Reveille, I know you received the best care possible at Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The faculty, staff, and students at the Small Animal Hospital are the best!
Last night's Monkeypox Expert Panel Discussion was great. The recording will be available in a week or so; we will share the link. (right to left: Dr. Gerald Parker, Dr. Syrah Madad, Dr. Jennifer Shuford, Dr. Robert Carpenter, Dr. Robert Kadlec -- presenting here)
Almost here: The Monkeypox Expert Panel Discussion! Learn more about the event, the speakers and register at https://t.co/qt12m6jRxQ.
We hope to see you there, on Zoom or in person!
Finally, the EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION on MONKEYPOX is coming up soon -- Monday 19 September, 5:30 - 7:30 PM CT. You can attend in person (College Station, Texas) or via Zoom.
Read about the presenters & event, and register: https://t.co/qt12m6jjIi
Wed., Sept. 7 @ 5:15 PM
Texas A&M Vet School, VENI 106A
Bus #3 or Lot 24 (free after 5 PM w/ ANY VALID TAMU parking permit)
>>Texas A&M Student One Health Association INFO MEETING!<<
We need YOU for collaboration!
More info: https://t.co/5c5YUAGvuC
TODAY:
THE WHITE HOUSE HOSTS A WEBINAR ON PROGRESS TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMERICAN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time (12:30 - 2:00 PM US Central Time)
Register here: https://t.co/6ctW4Jg7JX
Chelsea continues making a rapid recovery from surgery. Thanks again for the extraordinary professional and compassionate care provide by veterinarians, students, and staff at the TAMU CVM Small Animal Hospital
My many thanks to the veterinary specialist, veterinary students, and staff for their professional and compassionate care they provide to their patients and clients every day, to include Chelsea! Chelsea is making a speedy recovery after surgery on Thursday.
Great article about the history of smallpox vaccination - what we know and what we don't.
The mystery virus that protects against monkeypox https://t.co/b7XkateHg3 via @BBC_Future
Monkeypox: Have We Learned Anything from COVID-19?
Monday, September 19, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Join us for a panel discussion hosted by the Scowcroft Institute
Annenberg Presidential Conference Center, Texas A&M University
Come in person or attend online (event link available later)!
What do I keep in my go-bag? My snacks, brush, vet records, and water, of course!
My Grayson and I are ready for anything so we keep my go-bag packed in case of emergency... and you should, too!