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From the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): The Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) – why it needs to be established in person

The Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) – why it needs to be established in person September 21, 2023 As telemedicine appointments become more common in veterinary medicine, some states are moving toward allowing the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to be established virtually, without a previous in-person examination of the animal or visit to the premises where the animals are […]

From CBS News: Dozens of deer found dead in northern Pennsylvania after hemorrhagic disease outbreak

Dozens of deer found dead in northern Pennsylvania after hemorrhagic disease outbreak Madeline Bartos, September 25, 2023 NORTH SHENANGO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A hemorrhagic disease outbreak killed dozens of deer in Crawford County earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said. About 30 to 40 deer were found dead near State Game Lands 214 […]

From News Center Maine: Eastern equine encephalitis detected in non-commercial farm animal in Piscataquis County

Eastern equine encephalitis detected in non-commercial farm animal in Piscataquis County Meaghan Bellavance, September 22, 2023 MAINE, USA — A non-commercial farm animal in Piscataquis County has tested positive for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus, and three others are presumed to be positive, state animal health officials announced Friday. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and […]

Food Safety News Report: New York raw milk tests positive for campylobacter; public warning issued

New York raw milk tests positive for campylobacter; public warning issued September 19, 2023 New York’s Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball warns people against drinking raw milk from a Schuyler County dairy because it is contaminated. Testing has shown that raw milk from Sunset View Creamer LLC is contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni. The dairy is at […]

CBC News Report: Nationwide tracking sought for rare disease that is spread by canines, fatal if untreated

Nationwide tracking sought for rare disease that is spread by canines, fatal if untreated Madeleine Cummings, September 19, 2023 As cases creep upward of a rare disease that spreads to humans from wild canines and dogs, medical experts say it’s important to get a better understanding of its incidence across the country. Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is an infection caused […]

Newsweek Article: California Sea Lions Are Dying – Now Scientists Know Why

California Sea Lions Are Dying – Now Scientists Know Why By Jess Thomson, September 8, 2023 Several sea lions have been found dead and dying along the California coast, with scientists suspecting a bacterial disease is the culprit. Twelve dead sea lions were found in Bodega Bay, with 10 more in the city of Fort […]

University of Minnesota: New research sheds light on the decline of Minnesota’s moose population

New research sheds light on the decline of Minnesota’s moose population August 21, 2023 Minnesota saw a 58% decline of the moose population in the northeastern part of the state between 2006 and 2017. A primary driver of the decline is brainworm, a parasite that affects the animal’s nervous system ultimately leading to paralysis and […]

University of Minnesota: Mysterious New Stone Type In Cats

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine: Mysterious New Stone Type in Cats August 2023 Between January and April of 2023, the Minnesota Urolith Center received three atypical stone submissions. All three samples were retrieved from cats. All three cats were less than 1 year old. The cats were from North and South America. In each case, the […]

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): A research facility ahead of its time

A research facility ahead of its time August 15, 2023 Government officials and representatives of the livestock and animal health industries gathered together this past May in Manhattan, Kansas. They were there to celebrate the collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in opening the National Bio and […]

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Report: Researcher looking at PFAS exposure in dogs, cats

Researcher looking at PFAS exposure in dogs, cats by Coco Lederhouse, August 14, 2023 Evidence is mounting on the link between per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and adverse health outcomes in animals, including increased liver weight and size in dogs, reproductive delays in rodents, and possible respiratory disease in cats. PFAS can be found in animals around […]

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