cdesjardins, Author at Cooperative Extension Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

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Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin Farmers Adjusting Well to Food and Drug Administration Change

Veterinarian: Wisconsin farmers adjusting well to FDA change on livestock prescriptions Jonah Beleckis, June 6, 2024 Reflecting back on the year since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started requiring prescriptions for certain livestock antibiotics, one cattle veterinarian says Wisconsin farmers are adjusting smoothly to the change. Dr. Jon Garber, co-owner of Valley Veterinary Clinic near Green Bay, said […]

From Live Science: Canadian ‘super pigs’ are likely to invade northern US, study warns

Canadian ‘super pigs’ are likely to invade northern US, study warns Sascha Pare, May 28, 2024 There is “high potential” for hogs that have gone feral in Canada to cross into South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Minnesota, where the pigs could inflict billions of dollars in damage. The feral pigs are a mixed population of domestic […]

The Guardian: Family infected with parasitic worms in US after eating bear meat

Family infected with parasitic worms in US after eating bear meat, Center for Disease Control says Maya Yang, May 26, 2024 Six people who ate a meal in South Dakota in 2022 with black bear meat diagnosed with trichinellosis, a parasitic zoonotic disease. In a new report released this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

From Good Housekeeping: 14 Warning Signs Your Pet May Be Sick

14 Warning Signs Your Pet May Be Sick (and What to Do) Jennifer Billock, May 15, 2024 As all pet owners know, our four-legged furries are more than friends — they’re family members. So when they seem sick, it can be easy to decide to drop everything and run to the vet. The good news […]

From AP News: Traveling with dogs to the US?

Traveling with dogs to the US? The new rules you’ll need to follow Mike Stobbe, May 8, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new rules […]

Sun Journal Article: Mark LaFlamme on the Veterinarian Shortage and its Casualties

Mark LaFlamme: On the veterinarian shortage and its casualties Mark LaFlamme, April 24, 2024 Losing a pet is an emotional trauma no matter what the circumstances. But lose one when maybe a simple shot, pill or surgery could have saved the animal and now you can add elements of guilt and failure to that pile […]

Feed Strategy Report: Livestock disease treatment among antibiotic resistance concerns

Livestock disease treatment among antibiotic resistance concerns Haley Laufenberg, April 17, 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates an annual 4.95 million deaths related to antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Justin Tan, head of technical services at Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health ‘s Asia Pacific office, calls antibiotic resistance “one of mankind’s greatest health challenges,” noting that proper animal protein production […]

From the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Zoonotic Diseases and Pets Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Zoonotic Diseases and Pets FAQ The American Veterinary Medical Association released some information regarding zoonotic diseases and the risk they can pose to pets and their owners. To learn more, visit the AVMA website >>>

Food and Drug Administration Report: ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls

ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls Select Pen Pals® Chicken Feed, MoorMan’s ShowTec Swine Feed, AMPT Cattle Feed and Seniorglo Horse Feed Products Specific lots may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride and may harm chickens, swine, beef cattle and equine. For more information on this recall, visit the Food and Drug Administration […]

Article from Lancaster Farming: United States Department of Agriculture Mandates Influenza Testing for Interstate Shipment of Dairy Cattle

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Mandates Influenza Testing for Interstate Shipment of Dairy Cattle Lancaster Farming Staff, April 24, 2024 USDA will require dairy cattle to receive a negative test for influenza A before interstate shipment. The move was announced Wednesday and will go into effect April 29. The testing rule applies to lactating […]

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