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December 25th, 2025

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Microorganisms

Long-Term Surveillance of Chlamydia psittaci and West Nile Virus in Wild Birds from Central Spain (2013–2022)

Investigation published in Microorganisms


Wild birds are relevant reservoirs and sentinels for zoonotic pathogens such as Chlamydia psittaci and West Nile virus (WNV), both of which can affect animal and public health. Wildlife rehabilitation centers (WRCs) offer unique opportunities for passive surveillance of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, particularly in urban and peri-urban settings. From 2013 to 2022, a total of 1024 bird samples were collected upon admission to WRCs in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs, as well as tissue samples, were tested using real-time PCR targeting the ompA ge… Read more




December 22nd, 2025

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Veterinary sciences

Severe Generalized Tetanus in a Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Under Human Care: A Case Report from the Republic of Congo

Veterinary sciences publish this investigation article


Tetanus is a life-threatening disease that causes painful muscle stiffness and sudden spasms. We present the case of a young chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) that was rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and arrived at a sanctuary with deep, dirty wounds and signs of tetanus. This included difficulty opening his mouth, a rigid posture, and spasms triggered by noise or touch, all while he remained fully conscious. The veterinary team acted immediately, cleaning and removing dead tissue from the wounds, administering an antitoxin to neutralize the toxin, starting a vaccination programme to protec… Read more




December 20th, 2025

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ara ciència

The epicenter of the swine fever outbreak was already classified as a maximum risk area

Interview in ara ciència of Diari ARA


A map from the Ministry of Agriculture of "priority action" zones to prevent the arrival of the virus indicated three hotspots in Bellaterra, Madrid and Malaga… Read more




December 19th, 2025

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Veterinary sciences

Characterization of Leishmania infantum Isolates from Wild Leporids in the Community of Madrid (Spain)

Investigation published in Veterinary sciences


Despite the public health implications of limited awareness regarding the biodiversity of Leishmania spp. and the persistence of human leishmaniasis outbreaks in endemic regions of Europe, there is still no consensus on a standardized molecular typing method for the surveillance of this parasite in humans, domestic animals, and wildlife reservoirs. Consequently, the development of a simple, rapid, effective, and cost-efficient typing approach remains an unmet need. The method proposed in this study, evaluated on a larger number of samples than in previous reports, may fulfill these criteria an… Read more



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December 16th, 2025

Servicio de Informática y Comunicación


Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year 2026

The Animal Pathology and Veterinary Forensic Unit stars the annual christmas card of the Visavet centre of the Complutense University of Madrid


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December 15th, 2025

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Frontiers in veterinary science

Evaluation of the reproducibility and performance characteristics of the Phagomagnetic separation-qPCR assay for rapidly detecting viable Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in bovine milk and feces

Investigation article published in Frontiers in veterinary science


Inter-laboratory trials were carried out to evaluate the reproducibility and estimate test performance characteristics of the Phagomagnetic separation (PhMS)-qPCR assay, a novel phage-based assay recently developed as a rapid alternative to culture for detecting viable Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) in bovine milk and feces. Unique reagents and a detailed instruction manual required for the PhMS-qPCR assay were provided to five European veterinary diagnostic laboratories by Rapid-Myco Technologies Limited. Milk and feces test panels were prepared at NEIKER and distributed to… Read more




December 13rd, 2025

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José Ángel Barasona: If the ASF has escaped from a laboratory, it is more likely to have been intentional than accidental

Interview in ara sociedad of Diari ARA


José Ángel Barasona is a Ramón y Cajal researcher at the Veterinary Health Surveillance Center (VISAVET) of the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). He has been researching African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar for 10 years and is now working with wild boar infected with ASF… Read more




December 12nd, 2025

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VerificaRTVE

La gripe aviar y tu perro: un contagio improbable, según los expertos

Interview in VerificaRTVE of Radio Televisión Española




December 11st, 2025

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Biosecurity and Prevention of Occupational Risks in the Microbiology Laboratories Course

Supuestos prácticos de bioseguridad. Experimentación animal con brucelosis ovina

Online communication in Curso de Bioseguridad y Prevención de Riesgos Laborales en los Laboratorios de Microbiología




December 11st, 2025

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Máster en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales

Riesgos biológicos - Visita al VISAVET

Conference in Máster en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales




December 9th, 2025

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Transboundary and Emerging Diseases

Viral Distribution of Wild Boar Exposed to Low (Vaccine Candidate) and High Virulence African Swine Fever Virus Isolates: Immunohistochemical Characterization

Investigation published in Transboundary and Emerging Diseases


Although several biosecurity and control measures are currently in place to mitigate the African swine fever (ASF) epidemic, vaccination is being explored as a potential long-term strategy. However, standardized guidelines for evaluating the safety and efficacy of ASF vaccines are not yet fully established. Understanding infection dynamics in wild boar is crucial, as they play a key role in the spread and persistence of the virus. This work aims to provide comprehensive information on viral distribution through immunohistochemical analysis (p72) with histopathologic assessment in wild boar. Th… Read more



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December 9th, 2025

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consumoclaro

Dos veterinarios analizan si perros y gatos se pueden contagiar de la gripe aviar o peste porcina con la comida: “Los controles son muy estrictos”

Interview in consumoclaro of eldiario.es


Preguntamos a dos expertos sobre los posibles riesgos de contagio por la circulación de la gripe aviar, así como de la peste porcina, para nuestros animales… Read more




December 9th, 2025

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radioE. Émission en Français

La peste porcine africaine: le foyer est sous controle

Interview in radioE. Émission en Français of Radio Nacional de España


Nous parlons avec Mónica Sánchez, chercheuse au VISAVET, le Centre de Surveillance Sanitaire Veterinaire de l`Université Complutense de Madrid, pour mieux comprendre ce virus qui ménace le secteur porcine. Un comité de six experts étudie l`origine de ce virus qui a réapparu après 30 ans éteint et qui reste sous controle dans la zone perimetrée.… Read more




December 7th, 2025

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radio5. España rural

El medio rural pendiente de la peste porcina

Interview in radio5. España rural of Radio Nacional de España


El mundo rural está pendiente desde hace días de la peste porcina en Cataluña. En este programa hablamos con investigadores, expertos y ganaderos sobre la situación actual y sobre lo que puede llegar en las próximas semanas transcripción automática En España hay un exceso de población de jabalíes. ¿A qué se debe? ¿A qué se debe este exceso de población? José Barasona, investigador del programa Ramón y Cajal, y trabaja en el Centro de Vigilancia Sanitaria Veterinaria, experto en jabalíes y peste porcina ¿A qué se debe este exceso de población de jabalíes en España? … Read more




December 4th, 2025

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VerificaRTVE

Peste porcina y gripe aviar: la carne importada en España sí pasa controles

Interview in VerificaRTVE of Radio Televisión Española




December 4th, 2025

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ABC Sociedad

La AP-7, la vía de máximo riesgo para la expansión de la peste porcina africana

Interview in ABC Sociedad of Diario ABC


La autopista conectada con Europa y la alta densidad de jabalíes hacían prever el brote. No es la única infección que porta el animal. Tuberculosis, brucelosis, fiebre hemorrágica de Crimea-Congo o hepatitis E... la superpoblación de suidos eleva los riesgos sanitarios en toda España… Read more




December 3rd, 2025

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From skin to brain: Herpesvirus in cetaceans as an emerging systemic pathogen and ocean health sentinel

Oral communication in 1st International Online Conference on Veterinary Sciences: Veterinary Virology in the New Era: Comprehensive Research from Identification to Prevention




December 3rd, 2025

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Reportage - Monde

Les prochains jours seront cruciaux: l’Espagne face à la peste porcine africaine

Interview in Reportage - Monde of Reporterre


Alors que les cas de peste porcine africaine se multiplient en Catalogne, l’armée a été envoyée sur place pour tenter de contenir la propagation et protéger un secteur clé de l’économie espagnole… Read more




December 2nd, 2025

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Telediario2

La proliferación de jabalíes en las ciudades

Interview in Telediario2 of Radio Televisión Española




December 2nd, 2025

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Grado Bioquímica y doble grado Química Bioquímica

Visita al Centro VISAVET. Asignatura: Microbiología, parasitología y Virología clínicas

Oral communication in Grado Bioquímica y doble grado Química Bioquímica




December 2nd, 2025

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ABC Sociedad

Claves de la peste porcina africana: Es el virus que más daño podía hacer a España por el sector porcino

Interview in ABC Sociedad of Diario ABC


Afecta a los cerdos domésticos y a los jabalíes. Sin embargo, es una enfermedad con un fuerte impacto económico. «Es el virus que más daño nos podía hacer a España por el sector porcino. España es el tercer productor mundial, ¿cuándo España es tercera en algo?», resume José Ángel Barasona, investigador posdoctoral del programa Ramón y Cajal en el Centro de Vigilancia Sanitaria Veterinaria (Visavet). «Teníamos muy cerca la peste porcina africana y llevábamos muchos años avisando de que hay que estar alerta, que puede llegar el lobo. Pues el lobo llegó el viernes pasado a tr… Read more



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- Claves sobre la reapertura de la peste porcina africana en España: impacto y riesgos - entrenucleosdigital.com




December 1st, 2025

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The Veterinary Journal

Retrospective analysis of the clinical approach practiced in dog bite cases caused by Vipera latastei, Vipera seoanei and Vipera aspis

Investigation article published in The Veterinary Journal


Snakebites pose a significant public health risk to both humans and animals in many countries. In Spain, the presence of three viper species, Vipera latastei, Vipera seoanei, and Vipera aspis, complicates clinical management in veterinary settings. There is currently no standardized veterinary protocol for treating viper bites in many countries. This retrospective study analyzed the clinical approaches employed by Spanish veterinary centers in treating canine viper bites within the distribution range of these species. Data from 62 clinical cases across 58 veterinary centers were reviewed, incl… Read more




December 1st, 2025

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Telediario1

Virus de la peste porcina africana

Interview in Telediario1 of Radio Televisión Española



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