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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 […]

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From Farm Progress: Focus on big 3 health concerns for swine

Focus on big 3 health concerns for swine By Elizabeth Hodges, August 28, 2023 “Talk to three different veterinarians and you will get 10 different opinions,” says Dr. Tom Petznick, a Nebraska-based swine veterinarian. At the 2023 Nebraska Pork Expo, an audience of pork producers was all ears to hear this veterinarian’s knowledge on swine […]

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From American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) News: Conducting clinical studies in the primary care environment

Conducting clinical studies in the primary care environment By Coco Lederhouse, August 28, 2023 Veterinary clinical trials aren’t just for veterinary teaching hospitals and research facilities. Increasingly, these studies have branched out in the primary care setting as another path for partners in the veterinary industry. Conducting clinical studies is often a rewarding process for […]

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Report: Furst-McNess Company Recalls Goat Starter Because of Possible Monovet® 90 (Monensin) Health Risk

Furst-McNess Company Recalls Goat Starter Because of Possible Monovet® 90 (Monensin) Health Risk August 25, 2023 August 25, 2023 – Furst-McNess Company of Rockford, IL is recalling 18% Goat Starter feed due to an elevated level of Monovet® 90 (monensin). Monensin is an FDA-approved drug for use in certain animal feeds. However, if the feed contains excessive […]

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May 2019 California Newcastle Disease Update

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently confirmed two additional cases of vND in Riverside Country, California. Additional samples from previous suspected cases have also been recently confirmed as vND. As of May 18, 2019 a total of 440 premises in California have been confirmed infected with vND. The USDA has also confirmed […]

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Crows in a Tree. Bangor, Maine

January 2019 Update on low pathogenic avian influenza

1-2-2019: Update on low pathogenic avian influenza (per Eric Gingrich): Low-pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI) does not pose a risk to public health or food safety.  However, due to negative impacts on poultry health, when LPAI positive flocks are detected they are reported to state and national authorities.  In addition to increased monitoring of the positive […]

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Fresh Eggs $2.50 Sign at small chicken farm

December 2018 California Newcastle Disease Update

12-2018 California Newcastle Disease update: Since May 2018, USDA has confirmed 380 cases of virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) in backyard birds in southern California.  Almost all are in small flock (“backyard”) show chickens, but a few are in small flocks of turkeys, and “mixed bird” flocks.  To keep this disease from spreading, and to keep […]

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November 2018 California Newcastle Disease Update

During the week of November 23 – 29, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed seven additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease (vND) in backyard exhibition chickens in Los Angeles and Riverside counties, California.  Affected flocks are quickly euthanized. These actions will help us prevent additional disease […]

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