Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology

A genetic analysis found that the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza resulted from a wildlife-to-cattle transmission.

Jane Sykes, BVSc, PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, summarizes the practical parts of the 2023 ACVIM consensus update on leptospirosis and explains what it means for general practice. She covers the biggest shift in recommendations, how to talk to owners about vaccine safety, when to test, and how to handle suspected cases safely in the clinic.

Elanco's monoclonal antibody therapy, Trutect, received a conditional license from the federal agency in 2023.

Earlier this year, the state experienced two H5N1 outbreaks in commercial poultry that affected more than 3 million birds.

These practical, case-focused sessions at Fetch Long Beach promise to deliver immediate, clinic-ready skills.

The highly contagious virus has been linked to a recent rodeo event, with known cases diagnosed in horses from Texas and Oklahoma.

The FDA determined that Credelio Cat may be effective in treating New World screwworm infestations in cats and kittens.

Boehringer Ingelheim earned positive opinions for 2 immunization therapies in the pipeline.

The announcement comes as raw pet food products have tested positive for bird flu amid fall migratory season.

The program is used to combat New World screwworm, a global health threat.

Zoetis’ Vanguard Recombishield is a nonadjuvanted, recombinant injectable therapy.

Solovecin by Dechra is a generic antibiotic for the treatment of skin infections in dogs and cats.

Felixvet has announced the approval for a bioequivalent product to Simplicef (Zoetis).

More news from Australia includes the suspected spread of H5 avian influenza to Heard Island.

Community programs offering veterinary preventive care for free-roaming cat colonies can help mitigate public health risks, the CDC says.

The authorization is the first of its kind for dogs, as health officials track New World screwworm cases near the US-Mexico border.

Canada investigates a Salmonella outbreak linked to Puppy Love and Puppy World dog treats, urging safety measures for pet food handling.

One Wisconsin farm affected by H5N1 houses more than half a million birds, according to the state government agency.

Updates on a new vaccine to help protect koalas from chlamydia, and a virtual learning environment providing on-demand professional development for species-specific and mixed-practice veterinarians.

Researchers at the University of Maryland found that antiviral treatment and catching the illness early can improve survival rates of cats positive for H5N1.

Chronic wasting disease is a contagious, fatal, and progressive neurological disease that affects cervids like deer and elk.

Wild rabbits in northern Colorado have been seen with horn-like lesions due to a viral infection.

Health officials say the number of human Salmonella cases is likely much higher than reported.

The ‘worst bee die-off in US history’ was caused by a virus-infected, miticide-resistant parasitic mites.

Since the outbreak started in March 2024, dairy cattle in 17 states have been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1.