CDC issues warning of multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragonsJune 17, 2024While no fatalities have occurred, the CDC has received 15 reports of Salmonella illnesses linked to the reptilian pet, with four people being hospitalized
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Testing, reporting of dairy cattle required by the USDA amidst avian influenza threatApril 30, 2024The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a Federal Order mandating the measures starting April 29.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy farmsMarch 28, 2024This is reported to be the first instance of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) affecting dairy cattle, and it is only the second occurrence of HPAI being identified in a ruminant species.
Decontamination guidelines for dogs developed by Texas vet emergency response teamMarch 4, 2024The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has created protocols for decontaminating dogs after disasters.
Was the canine respiratory illness in 2023 really a 'mystery'?February 26, 2024Generally, an outbreak of infectious disease would have an initial location and then would spread based on movement of the ill animals or contact with the initial source animals.
Human plague case in Oregan likely linked to pet cat, officials reportFebruary 13, 2024According to the Deschutes County Health Services, the disease was likely contracted by the person from a pet cat that has been symptomatic.
Chronic wasting disease continues to spread in North AmericaFebruary 5, 2024The USGS National Wildlife Health Center reports the prion disease has been detected in free-ranging cervids in 32 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces
Saving a million puppies from parvo aim of new multi-year campaignJanuary 15, 2024Elanco has launched the “Defend Puppies. Defeat Parvo.” at VMX 2024, encouraging veterinary professionals to ramp up client education about the deadly disease
Tips on minimizing, recording, and handling surgical complicationsJanuary 10, 2024As the saying goes, “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.” Dealing with complications starts with preparing for them.
Kitten and puppy mix recalled for Salmonella, ListeriaJanuary 2, 2024Blue Ridge Beef issues voluntary recall of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix, and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix due to the contamination
