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Update from United States Department of Agriculture: H5N1 Influenza A Virus Genetic Sequences Published on publicly available site

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Publishes H5N1 Influenza A Virus Genetic Sequences on publicly available site USDA Staff, April 21, 2024 Today, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories made available 239 genetic sequences from the U.S. H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b influenza virus recently found in samples associated with the […]

Article from Farm and Dairy: Highly pathogenic avian influenza now in 28 dairy herds in 8 states

Highly pathogenic avian influenza now in 28 dairy herds in 8 states By Rachel Wagoner, April 16, 2024 SALEM, Ohio — Highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been detected in dairy cows in eight states, prompting some states to restrict cattle movements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed on April 9 that dairy herds in North […]

World Organization for Animal Health Report: High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza in Cattle

High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza in Cattle By World Organization for Animal Health Staff, April 5, 2024 The ongoing spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) in different regions of the world, alongside the recent detections of cases in cattle, is raising concerns within the international community. While HPAI primarily affects poultry and wild birds, avian […]

University of Minnesota: New Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report shows more antibiotics being sold for food animals

New FDA report shows more antibiotics being sold for food animals By Chris Dall, December 8, 2023 New data released yesterday by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show that sales of medically important antibiotics for use in food-producing animals rose by 4% last year. The latest summary report from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine […]

Report from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC): Canmore feral rabbit cull called off after disease decimates population

Canmore feral rabbit cull called off after disease decimates population By Helen Pike, December 9, 2023 It could be the end of Canmore’s feral rabbit saga. After more than a decade of active battle against the bunnies, the mountain town isn’t paying contractors to cull the once domestic animals in 2024 — because they’re gone. The […]

Louisiana News Report: Know the difference between kennel cough and mysterious dog illness; how grooming spas are upping cleaning protocols

Know the difference between kennel cough and mysterious dog illness; how grooming spas are upping cleaning protocols By Cali Hubbard, December 11, 2023 BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – An infectious respiratory disease among dogs has been reported in at least 16 states, not including Louisiana. As more people look to board their dogs ahead of the holidays, […]

A Food Safety News Report: Preventing foodborne illnesses can help keep super bugs at bay

Preventing foodborne illnesses can help keep super bugs at bay By Cookson Beecher on November 20, 2023 Encouraging news about progress in the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is highlighted in a landmark report recently released by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This comes at an especially good time with Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week running from Nov. 18-24. […]

From the Associated Press: Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states by Devi Shastri, November 17, 2023 Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging people to take basic precautions to keep their pets healthy as veterinarians try to pin down what’s making the animals sick. […]

Sun Journal Article: Local therapy dogs worked overtime to respond to crisis

Local therapy dogs worked overtime to respond to crisis by Andrew Rice, November 19, 2023 LEWISTON — After responding to as many locations as possible following the Oct. 25 mass shooting, Oliver, the 1½-year-old golden retriever, essentially slept for two straight days. Oliver’s handler, Katrina White, said Oliver is hardly ever tired, but that “after […]

NBC News Report: Warmer winters mean ticks crawling and biting all year

Warmer winters mean ticks crawling and biting all year by Linda Carroll, November 18, 2023 While most bugs die in the winter, ticks are relatively impervious to the freezing temperatures — and as the climate warms, they are becoming increasingly active in winter months, experts warn. The pestiferous little bloodsuckers just hunker down on cold days and wait […]

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