Single-topic compilations of the information shaping our profession
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June 2008
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Disaster response
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| A method for decontamination of animals involved in floodwater disasters |
Highlights:
• Superficial contaminants key in water disasters
• 3 sequential stations used for decontamination
• Protocol can be applied to small or large animals
 Efficacy hard to gauge; observation important
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| Stjepan Soric, Michael P. Belanger, Carin Wittnich |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2008;232:364-370. February 1, 2008. |
| Equine rescue and response activities in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita |
Highlights:
• 500 horses rescued; 500 volunteers participated
• Problems caused by unauthorized rescuers
• Permanent identification invaluable in reuniting
Train volunteers in Incident Command System
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| Rebecca S. McConnico, Dennis D. French, Bonnie Clark, Ky E. Mortensen, Martha Littlefield, Rustin M. Moore |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;231:384-392. August 1, 2007. |
| Epidemiologic features of pet evacuation failure in a rapid-onset disaster |
Highlights:
• 40% dogs, 75% cats not evacuated with owners
• Risk factors included lower standard of care
• Many owners believed pets not at risk
Cat carriers key to cat and human evacuations
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| Sebastian E. Heath, Susan K. Voeks, Larry T. Glickman |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2001;218:1898-1904. June 15, 2001. |
| Risk factors for pet evacuation failure after a slow-onset disaster |
Highlights:
• Half of households failed to evacuate all pets
• Dogs living outdoors at greater risk
• Lack of cat carriers also linked to failure
Advance warning encourages owner self-reliance
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| Sebastian E. Heath, Alan M. Beck, Philip H. Kass, Larry T. Glickman |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2001;218:1905-1910. June 15, 2001. |
| Seroprevalence of Dirofilaria immitis, feline leukemia virus, and feline immunodeficiency virus infection among dogs and cats exported from the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricane disaster area |
Highlights:
• Lack of veterinary care, abandonment linked
• Plausible that rescued pets have more disease
• Found prevelance same as in general population
Relocating to low prevalence areas a concern
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| Julie K. Levy, Charlotte H. Edinboro, Carmen-Susan Glotfelty, Patricia A. Dingman, Aundria L. West, Kathy D. Kirkland-Cady |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;231:218-225. July 15, 2007. |
| Disaster relief management of companion animals affected by the floods of Hurricane Floyd |
Highlights:
• 450 animals affected, 750 volunteers involved
• Field hospital operational within 72 hours
• Medical supplies, food, transportation donated
Rapid sourcing of supplies, personnel was key
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| Lola C. Hudson, Helen M. Berschneider, Kelli K. Ferris, Sally L. Vivrette |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2001;218:354-359. February 1, 2001. |
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The veterinarian's role in preparedness and response
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| The veterinary profession's duty of care in response to disasters and food animal emergencies |
Highlights:
• Veterinary role in national disasters unclear
• Incident Command System is national standard
• National policy needed for veterinary involvement
Consider ICS training as CE for all veterinarians
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| Kenneth E. Nusbaum, Bernard E. Rollin, James S. Wohl |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;231:200-202. July 15, 2007. |
| Psychologic first aid and veterinarians in rural communities undergoing livestock depopulation |
Highlights:
• Depopulation likely in severe disease outbreak
• Many stressors identified in 2001 FMD epidemic
• Psychologic first aid includes reflective listening
Rural veterinarians can lead during outbreaks
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| Kenneth E. Nusbaum, James G. W. Wenzel, George S. Everly Jr |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;231:692-694. September 1, 2007. |
| Veterinary accreditation and some new imperatives for national preparedness |
Highlights:
• Accredited veterinarians aid federal government
• Presidential Directives outline veterinary roles
• Stay informed of reportable diseases, diagnostics
Get to know the Incident Command System
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| James G. W. Wenzel, James C. Wright |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;230:1309-1312. May 1, 2007. |
| Public health roles for small animal practitioners |
Highlights:
• Shortage of veterinarians in public health growing
• SA practioners could be regulatory surge capacity
• Small animals may serve as sentinels for disease
Much untapped potential in SA practitioners
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| James S. Wohl, Kenneth E. Nusbaum |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;230:494-500. February 15, 2007. |
| The role of the equine practitioner in disasters |
Highlights:
• Educating clients in preparedness is top role
• Forming local disaster response plans also key
• Veterinarian services in rescue may be unique
Preparedness saves more lives than response
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| John E. Madigan, Jacqui Whittemore |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2000;216:1238-1239. April 15, 2000. |
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Biosecurity and bioterrorism preparedness
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| Biological terrorism against animals and humans: a brief review and primer for action |
Highlights:
• Veterinarians are key in disease surveillance
• Agricultural bioterrorism a serious threat
• Production in livestock should be monitored
CE on foreign animal diseases needed
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| Donald L. Noah, Harvey R. Crowder |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2002;221:40-43. July 1, 2002. |
| The ABCs of bioterrorism for veterinarians, focusing on Category A agents |
Highlights:
• Category A agents are most critical to public health
• Clinical signs, zoonotic potential discussed
• Veterinarians may be first to detect an outbreak
Be aware of the most likely bioterrorism agents
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| Radford G. Davis |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;224:1084-1095. April 1, 2004. |
| The ABCs of bioterrorism for veterinarians, focusing on Category B and C agents |
Highlights:
• B, C agents less likely to cause widespread harm
• Potential for massive economic disruption, deaths
• Learn to recognize intentional release of an agent
Prompt disease identification, reporting are key
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| Radford G. Davis |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;224:1096-1104. April 1, 2004. |
| Awareness-level information for veterinarians on weapons of mass destruction and preservation of evidence |
Highlights:
• Important to know agents of mass destruction
• Agents: Chemical, biological, nuclear, explosive
• Postdisaster environment poses additional risks
Be prepared to serve as responder; stay informed
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| James G. W. Wenzel |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;230:1816-1820. June 15, 2007. |
| Awareness-level information for veterinarians on control zones, personal protective equipment, and decontamination |
Highlights:
• Important to understand emergency response
• 3 control zones for all incidents: Hot, warm, cold
• Decontamination plan should address species
Get to know Incident Command System
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| James G. W. Wenzel |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;231:48-51. July 1, 2007. |
| Veterinary expertise in biosecurity and biological risk assessment |
Highlights:
• Biosecurity practiced every day by veterinarians
• Many do not recognize biosecurity skills as such
• Disaster reponse requires advance preparation
Limiting spread of disease before it is seen is key
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| James G. W. Wenzel, Kenneth E. Nusbaum |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;230:1476-1480. May 15, 2007. |
| Description of an epidemic simulation model for use in evaluating strategies to control an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease |
Highlights:
• FMD model is a tool for biosecurity planning
• Authors evaluated potential eradication strategies
• Control models included slaughter, vaccination
Simulation useful when information is incomplete
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| Thomas W. Bates, Mark C. Thurmond, Tim E. Carpenter |
| Am J Vet Res 2003;64:195-204. February 2003. |
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Search-and-rescue dogs
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| Search-and-rescue dogs: an overview for veterinarians |
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• Search drive, temperament, trainability are key
• Dogs turned in to shelters may be ideal for SAR
• Concern: Treatments that affect sense of smell
Be able to screen dogs for work-limiting problems
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| Katherine E. Jones, Karen Dashfield, Amanda B. Downend, Cynthia M. Otto |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;225:854-860. September 15, 2004. |
| General toxicologic hazards and risks for search-and-rescue dogs responding to urban disasters |
Highlights:
• Assume urban disaster sites highly contaminated
• Toxins may be solids, liquids, particulates, gases
• SAR dogs at high risk from respiratory toxicants
Recognizing route of exposure is key to treatment
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| Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, Lisa A. Murphy, Tina A. Wismer, Jay C. Albretsen |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2003;222:292-295. February 1, 2003. |
| Toxicologic agents of concern for search-and-rescue dogs responding to urban disasters |
Highlights:
• Specific common toxins are discussed
• Hydrocarbons, PCBs, metals head the list
• Routes of exposure, outcomes detailed
Knowledge of sequelae will aid long-term care
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| Lisa A. Murphy, Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, Jay C. Albretsen, Tina A. Wismer |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2003;222:296-304. February 1, 2003. |
| Management and prevention of toxicoses in search-and-rescue dogs responding to urban disasters |
Highlights:
• Prompt, appropriate treatment vital
• Priority is "treat the patient, not the poison"
• Dermal absorption important in urban SAR dogs
Don't wait to confirm toxin before starting treatment
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| Tina A. Wismer, Lisa A. Murphy, Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, Jay C. Albretsen |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2003;222:305-310. February 1, 2003. |
| Medical and behavioral surveillance of dogs deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon from October 2001 to June 2002 |
Highlights:
• Compared health of deployed dogs to controls
• Serum results suggested antigen, toxin exposure
• Blood values of both groups within normal limits
No adverse affects within 1 year of deployment
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| Cynthia M. Otto, Amanda B. Downend, James A. Serpell, Lisa S. Ziemer, H. Mark Saunders |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;225:861-867. September 15, 2004. |
| Deployment morbidity among search-and-rescue dogs used after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks |
Highlights:
• 65 of 96 dogs studied had deployment morbidity
• GI upset, fatigue, dehydration among complaints
• 6-fold higher morbidity in WTC dogs vs Pentagon
Injury, illness affected most dogs, but all minor
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| Kimberly A. Slensky, Kenneth J. Drobatz, Amanda B. Downend, Cynthia M. Otto |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;225:868-873. September 15, 2004. |
| Assessment of acute injuries, exposure to environmental toxins, and five-year health surveillance of New York Police Department working dogs following the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center terrorist attack |
Highlights:
• 17 of 27 dogs had health disorders in 1st week
• No evidence of Bacillum anthracis exposure
• Mild biochemical abnormalities were found
Only mild health problems during 5-year follow-up
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| Philip R. Fox, Birgit Puschner, Joseph G. Ebel |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2008;233:48-59. July 1, 2008. |
| The modern working dog—a call for interdisciplinary collaboration |
Highlights:
• Guide dog schools are models for collaboration
• 10 professions in National Academies of Practice
• Professions unite to maintain guide dog teams
Collaboration promising for human-animal bond
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| Patricia N. Olson |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2002;221:352-355. August 1, 2002. |
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Preparedness and response policy
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| Organizational aspects of disaster preparedness and response |
Highlights:
• Knowledge of Incident Command System is vital
• ICS is cornerstone of organized disaster response
• National Response Plan: Use local plans first
Plan in advance for successful role in ICS
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| James G. W. Wenzel |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;230:1634-1637. June 1, 2007. |
| Veterinary legal issues: 2006 in review |
Highlights:
• Veterinary law has been expanding for years
• Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina spurred changes
• State laws now address animal care in disasters
PETS Act: Evacuation plans must include pets
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| Elizabeth L. Settles, Sarah L. Babcock |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;230:350-352. February 1, 2007. |
| Report of the 2006 National Animal Disaster Summit |
Highlights:
• 2005 hurricane responders met at AVMA summit
• Roadblocks to response efforts were identified
• Recommendations developed for improvement
Top problem was lack of coordination, control
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| Bonnie V. Beaver, Robert Gros, E. Murl Bailey, Cindy S. Lovern |
| J Am Vet Med Assoc 2006;229:943-948. September 15, 2006. |
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