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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 >>>
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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