2. Wild cloven hooves animals (deer, pigs etc) should never enter a wet market as they pose a huge risk of creating a foot and mouth outbreak especially in Asia and Africa
I could go on but @CSIRO @nswdpi @NationalFarmers have helped develop rules and practices here that protect animals and people. Others should learn from our expertise.
3. Novel species can introduce viruses to new hosts they have never had access to. A classic example is Hendravirus in Australia which is fatal to horses and then, (due to their high viral loads) humans. It claimed the life of a veterinary colleague of mine in Rockhampton.
Ok twitter - the facts on wet markets from a vet. Keeping different species together in close proximity is dangerous.
1. Pigs and chicken should never be kept next to each other - they can swap influenza A and transmit new variants to people.
Our team at Cardiff Vet Hospital are very proud to announce that we are finalists in the @lakemac Business Excellence Awards in the best small business and contribution to the city categories. Well done team! #lmbea
@IAmTheHunterBbr @ascornwell1 @rdhinds Many struggling U11s can develop into fine player later on. All kids mature at different ages and player retention is therefore paramount.
BIRTH NOTICE:
Jilly Dangas is delighted to announce the birth of her beautiful bouncing baby boys - Maudy and Steve.
Congratulations to the expanded Dangas and Way families from your Vet, Andrew Cornwell
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Happy Wednesday from the team at Cardiff Vet Hospital.
We still have limited appointments available this week for general check-ups and immunisations.
Please call us on 4954 7055 to secure an appointment time.
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