Springer Recent Advances in Animal Virology

Product 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, the book also describes the challenges posed by the emerging and transboundary viral infections and our preparedness to counter them.  Review “The primary audience is veterinary professionals, clinicians, public health experts, researchers, students/scholars, animal producers, faculty and students with an interest in virology, viral diseases, viral immunity and pathogenesis, epidemiology of viral diseases, viral zoonoses and management of viral diseases and epidemics, those in the pharmaceutical industry, and biomedicine experts. … this book is essential for veterinary researchers and practitioners.” (Leyi Wang, Doody’s Book Reviews, March 14, 2020) From the Back Cover 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, the book also describes the challenges posed by the emerging and transboundary viral infections and our preparedness to counter them. About the Author Dr Yashpal Singh Malik, is a “ICAR National Fellow” at the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India. His work focuses on viral disease epidemiology, virus-host interactions, microbial biodiversity, characterization, and diagnosis of pathogens. He has completed training in Molecular Virology at University of Minnesota, USA and the Division of Virology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is a recipient of several prestigious national, state and academy awards and honors, including the ICAR-Jawaharlal Nehru Award. Has authored 5 books, 25 book chapters, and published 185 scientific research and review articles. Dr. Malik was the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Immunology Immunopathology and also edited special issues of “VirusDisease”, “The Open Virology Journal”, and “Journal of Current Drug Metabolism”. Dr Raj Kumar Singh, is Director and Vice-Chancellor of the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar. He is a respected scientist, specializing in veterinary microbiology, biotechnology, molecular epidemiology, diagnostics, and vaccinology. Dr Singh has served as Head, Division of Virology, Station-Incharge at