Sudden spike in rabies cases a cause of concern for India
In India, dogs are responsible for about 97 per cent of human rabies, followed by cats (2 per cent), jackals, mongoose and others (1 per cent). The disease is endemic throughout the country. It infects the central nervous system, ultimately affecting the brain and resulting in death. The time lag between the bite to rabies and onset of symptoms of the disease, is usually about a few days to few months in humans, depending on the site and severity of exposure. Rabies is one of the oldest recognized Zoonotic diseases with almost hundred per cent fatality and has evolved as an important public health concern worldwide. According to some studies, around 174 lakh persons are bitten annually worldwide and more than 55,000 people die annually of the disease. The sudden rise in cases of dog bits in India has become a cause of concern for all. One incident of a pet dog biting a minor boy inside the lift of a society of in Ghaziabad was a shocker and compelled everyone to think about random dog bites and steps to prevent it. According to available data, India reported total 72,77,523 cases of animal bites in 2019, which dropped to 46,33,493 in 2020 and 17,01,133 a year later. The first seven months of 2022, however, recorded more than 14.5 lakh cases. The national guidelines for rabies say that it is an acute viral disease that causes fatal encephalomyelitis in virtual all the warm-blooded animals including humans. The virus is found in wild and some domestic animals and is transmitted to other animals and to humans through their saliva. Read more.
What spiking US veterinary prices reveal about inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most pets hate visiting the vet. Now it’s becoming a lot more unpleasant for their owners, too. America’s worst bout of inflation in four decades has swollen the cost of your dog or cat’s visit to the animal doctor. Prices for vet services have jumped 10% in the past year, government data shows — the biggest such spike on records dating back two decades. The surging cost of veterinary services illustrates how high inflation has spread well beyond physical goods, such as cars, that became scarce as the economy accelerated out of the pandemic recession, to numerous services of which pet care is one example. The trend has stoked fears that inflation is growing more entrenched and that the Federal Reserve will feel compelled to keep raising interest rates at an ever-higher risk of causing a recession. From dental care and apartment rents to auto repairs and hotel rates, prices for services keep going up. Such inflation is especially hard to quell, because it’s driven mainly by a tight labor market and consumer demand, which won’t likely cool unless the economy slows drastically or sinks into a recession. The cost of housing is the biggest driver of higher services prices. But even excluding rents, services prices rose 7.4% in August from a year ago. Source: AP News
The Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Market Sees A Rise In Use Of Nanotechnology To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance : The Business Research Company
The reports have been updated with the most recent Ukraine-Russia War impact on market growth for all 27+ industries. The reports also provide possible solutions and opportunities for surviving this crisis. LONDON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To tackle antibiotic resistance, nanotechnology is increasingly gaining traction in the veterinary pharmaceutical market as a substitute for veterinary antibiotics. Nanotechnology is the study of the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. In the veterinary pharmaceutical industry, nanotechnology is used to improve diagnosis, treatment, animal growth promotion, and production. Nanoparticles are mainly used as alternative antimicrobial agents to reduce the use of antibiotics and improve the detection of pathogenic bacteria. They are also used as drug delivery agents for new drugs and vaccine candidates to improve their characteristics and performance, and to reduce drug resistance in animal organisms. The global veterinary pharmaceuticals market grew from $21.98 billion in 2021 to $23.99 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The Russia–Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, effecting many markets across the globe. The global veterinary pharmaceuticals market growth is expected to reach $29.49 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 5.3%. Request a free sample of the Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Market Report North America Was The Largest Region In The Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Market North America was the largest region in the veterinary pharmaceuticals market and was worth $12.54 billion in 2021. According to veterinary pharmaceuticals industry analysis, the veterinary pharmaceuticals market in North America is supported by the presence of a large pet and cattle population, high animal healthcare expenditure, and by the high prevalence of animal diseases in countries such as the USA and Canada. For instance, in Canada, there were 8.2 million dogs, and 8.3 million cats in 2018. Zoetis Inc Held The Largest Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Market Share In 2021 Zoetis Inc was the largest competitor in the veterinary pharmaceuticals market in 2021, with a 19.26% share of the market. Zoetis is an animal healthcare company, involved in discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing animal health medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products. Read more.
Sudden spike in rabies cases a cause of concern for India
In India, dogs are responsible for about 97 per cent of human rabies, followed by cats (2 per cent), jackals, mongoose and others (1 per cent). The disease is endemic throughout the country. It infects the central nervous system, ultimately affecting the brain and resulting in death. The time lag between the bite to rabies and onset of symptoms of the disease, is usually about a few days to few months in humans, depending on the site and severity of exposure. Rabies is one of the oldest recognized Zoonotic diseases with almost hundred per cent fatality and has evolved as an important public health concern worldwide. According to some studies, around 174 lakh persons are bitten annually worldwide and more than 55,000 people die annually of the disease. The sudden rise in cases of dog bits in India has become a cause of concern for all. One incident of a pet dog biting a minor boy inside the lift of a society of in Ghaziabad was a shocker and compelled everyone to think about random dog bites and steps to prevent it. According to available data, India reported total 72,77,523 cases of animal bites in 2019, which dropped to 46,33,493 in 2020 and 17,01,133 a year later. The first seven months of 2022, however, recorded more than 14.5 lakh cases. The national guidelines for rabies say that it is an acute viral disease that causes fatal encephalomyelitis in virtual all the warm-blooded animals including humans. The virus is found in wild and some domestic animals and is transmitted to other animals and to humans through their saliva. Read more.