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USDA requires HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle before movement, reporting for all livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is starting to require negative tests for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian…
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In Memory – April 11, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 11, 2024
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States begin to restrict cattle imports from those with influenza cases
In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza Type A…
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Number of states with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows
More dairy cattle in Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI). The U.S. Department of…
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In Memory – March 14, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, March 14, 2024
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In Memory – February 15, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, February 15, 2024
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USDA continues monitoring for African swine fever as it persists globally
African swine fever (ASF) has not entered the U.S. thanks to continuing efforts to prevent this deadly swine disease from reaching the country’s…
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In Memory – February 1, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, February 1, 2024
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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet
The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more…
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Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US
Summary: As of early December, cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) have been seen by veterinarians in multiple states.…
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In Memory – November 23, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, November 23, 2023
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Overcrowding a factor in San Diego shelter outbreak of Strep zoo
Four dogs at the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) have been euthanized after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (also known as…
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CDC’s One Health framework progresses as One Health Day nears
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling for public input on a national plan for coordinating a One Health response to national…
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In Memory – October 12, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the "In Memory" section of the Journal of the AVMA, October 12, 2023
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In Memory – September 14, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, September 14, 2023
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In Memory – August 3, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the "In Memory" section of the Journal of the AVMA, Aug 3, 2023.
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In Memory – June 22, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 22, 2023.
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In Memory – June 8, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 8, 2023
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Beef cow with atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy found in South Carolina
A beef cow at a slaughter plant in South Carolina tested positive for an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), according to a May…
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USDA tracking bird flu spillover events in mammals
Mountain lions, bottlenose dolphins, and striped skunks are among a long list of wild animals infected during the largest outbreak of highly…
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EPA, FDA weigh oversight overhaul for animal parasite products
Two federal agencies are considering transferring oversight of some 600 products from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Food and Drug…
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Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation
Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…
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In Memory – March 16, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, March 16, 2023
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NAVTA, Virox launch certificate program in infection prevention
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, in partnership with Virox Technologies, has launched The Infection Prevention Leader…
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In Memory – March 2, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, March 2, 2023