Rinderpest virus has been wiped out, scientists say

[muriel_volestrangler]

Source: BBC

Scientists working for the UN say that they have eradicated a virus which can be deadly to cattle.

If confirmed, rinderpest would become only the second viral disease - after smallpox - to have been eliminated by humans.
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When the disease arrived in Africa at the end of the nineteenth century between 80% and 90% of cattle and buffalo on the continent were killed.

The eradication of the virus has been described as the biggest achievement in veterinary history and one which will save the lives and livelihoods of millions of the poorest people in the world.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11542653

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. That is great news!

[mrs_p]

2. wonderful

one less virus to worry about!!

[xchrom]

3. Recommend

[Confusious]

4. I wonder how they did that

Natural herbs?

Homopathy?

Acupuncture?

Oh, yea

:sarcasm:

[ret5hd]

5. Prayer.

The correct answer is "prayer".

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

6. but of course, just like smallpox

it exists in labs in the US and other places, so it ain't gone... just not in the wild

[madrchsod]

7. have`t seen you in awhile.....

:hi:

[DeSwiss]

8. K&R - n/t

[TheManInTheMac]

9. What is wrong with you people???!!

An entire SPECIES has just been wiped off the face of the Earth and you're cheering?

:wtf:

(I'm kidding, of course.)

[intaglio]

10. Last confirmed case 2001!

I hope this is right