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Report from Department of Agriculture and Markets: New York State Confirms Isolated Detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in DEC’s Region 6

New York State Confirms Isolated Detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in DEC’s Region 6 The New York State Departments of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the State Department of Health (DOH), today announced a confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a facility in DEC’s Region 6 area. The state […]

The Times Union: Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more counties

Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more counties By Phillip Pantuso, August 21, 2024 ALBANY — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of […]

From St. Lois Public Radio: Diseases from ticks can be devastating to cattle, but a new vaccine could offer protections

Diseases from ticks can be devastating to cattle, but a new vaccine could offer protections By Hector Alejandro Arzate, September 3, 2024 Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a vaccine to protect cattle against a deadly tick-borne disease. Bovine anaplasmosis impacts red blood cells in cattle and causes the animal’s immune system to […]

From the Cornell Chronicle: Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers

Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers By James Dean, September 11, 2024 Among more than 30 species of birds and mammals known to scavenge deer carcasses in New York state, bald eagles are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning from hunters’ ammunition and best bioindicator for ongoing monitoring of the hazard, […]

Bovine Veterinarian Report: Why Calf Enrichment Benefits Animals, Industry Messaging

Why Calf Enrichment Benefits Animals, Industry Messaging By Maureen Hanson, September 24, 2024 Maximizing calf well-being doesn’t stop with making sure they are healthy and productive, according to Dr. Jennifer Van Os, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Animal Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On a recent episode of The Dairy Signal podcast from the Professional […]

From Connecticut Insider: First human case of emerging tick-borne disease in Northeast reported in Connecticut, officials say

First human case of emerging tick-borne disease in Northeast reported in Connecticut, officials say By Liz Hardaway, September 30, 2024 The first human case of an emerging tick-borne disease in the Northeast has been reported in Connecticut, officials said. The disease, Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis, is similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever with relatively milder symptoms in the United States, […]

Ars Technica Article: Exotic Eye Worm Rapidly Invades US by Spreading from Testes of Fruit Flies

Exotic eye worm rapidly invades US by spreading from testes of fruit flies By Beth Mole, August 14, 2024 In a battle of bear versus exotic eye worm, the eye worm wins—and that’s bad news for all of us. Researchers on Wednesday reported the first known infection of an exotic eye worm in a black […]

American Veterinary Medical Association: Microbiome Diversity Predicts Risk of Disease in Young Racehorses

Microbiome diversity predicts risk of disease in young racehorses August 14, 2024 The more types of gut microbes a foal has at just 4 weeks old is directly related to its future health and its success on the racecourse, according to a study from researchers in the United Kingdom. “Early-life gut bacterial community structure predicts […]

Victoria Advocate Article: Preparation is Key in Protecting Pets, Livestock

Preparation is key in protecting pets, livestock By Christopher Green, June 29, 2024 Taking proactive steps before a hurricane can greatly increase the chances of safety for pets and livestock, helping residents avoid injury to their animals, Dr. Paul Daniel, veterinarian at Victoria Veterinary Clinic, said. “If we’re talking about pets, dogs, cats, small reptiles […]

National Public Radio: Once called Nantucket fever, this nasty tick-borne illness is on the rise

Once called Nantucket fever, this nasty tick-borne illness is on the rise Allison Aubrey, June 10, 2024 Micheline LeBlanc knew something was up in the summer of 2022. She felt achy and fatigued. “Headaches were a big problem. Night sweats were dramatic,” LeBlanc says. When she developed throbbing pain in her legs and shortness of […]

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