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Description

This book discusses the prominence and implication of the viral diseases that are a major threat to animals around the globe. A number of these diseases have also shown links with human populations, which has implications for public health. This book offers detailed and up-to-date information�on viral diseases in livestock and poultry that were and/or are still a problem. Including cutting-edge developments, it also highlights�several landmark contributions in the field of virology from India.� Additionally, the book features tables and figures showing important clinical data and recommendations, with references for further�information.�It also explores the economic impact of viral diseases for farmers and the livestock industry, providing several examples. Further, it presents the latest information on viral diseases in global context, with a focus on state-of-art, molecular tools for the development of diagnostics, prophylactics and therapeutics. Lastly, thebook also describes the challenges posed by the emerging and transboundary viral infections and our preparedness to counter them.�Typham this is the title: Recent Advances in Animal Virology