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Rowland presentation at 9:40 a.m., "Emerging Diseases in Swine," will be on how the rapid emergence, widespread distribution and evolution of infectious diseases affects the modern swine operation, as well as the challenges posed by the zoonotic potential of new and re-emerging viruses.
At 11:05 a.m., Ganta will present "Zoonotic Infections by Tick-Transmitted Rickettsiales of the Genera Ehrlichia and Anaplasma: Challenges and Opportunities." Ganta's specialty is in tick-borne rickettsial pathogens, which have been recognized as the persistent concern for the health of several companion animals and livestock. During the last two decades, several zoonotic pathogens causing infections in people have also been reported. Ganta will discuss the future direction of zoonotic diseases caused by tick-transmitted rickettsiales.
The symposium's keynote address will be delivered by Alfonso Torres, associate dean for public policy at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, who will present "Globalization of Biosecurity Concerns: Are We Prepared?"
K-State's experts at the symposium also will be joined by other veterinarians from the University of Missouri and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa.
"Missouri has already endorsed Manhattan as the preferred home for the
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and, along with the unparalleled
concentration of medical schools, research institutes, and animal health
and nutrition companies located within the Kansas City Animal Health
Corridor, we can boast of a level of expertise and research capability on
these topics that is simply outstanding," Richardson said. "This program
will undoubtedly be viewed as one of great imp
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