Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology

Originally found mostly in wild birds and poultry, H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1, was discovered in dairy cattle last month

The revised policy includes isolation protocols, clinical monitoring, and premovement testing

Government officials are urging pet owners to avoid feeding pets raw diets amid multiple cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in felines and raw pet food recalls

Veterinarians in the United States are asked to be on the lookout for signs of possible infections

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, provides listeners with more information on Leptospirosis, including whether or not vaccinations are dangerous for patients.

Greater awareness of this risk and proper hygiene are crucial, Penn State researchers emphasize

The agency is urging producers to keep birds inside when possible

The USDA is collecting raw milk samples as part of its National Milk Testing Strategy to address bird flu

A Top 5 episode of dvm360's The Vet Blast Podcast is revealed in our 2024 countdown.

dvm360 is counting down the Top 20 news stories and articles from 2024 with this series of spotlights

The CDC has reported a case in Louisiana where the patient is hospitalized and had a history of exposure to backyard poultry

The document offers tips for minimizing the risk of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in felines and highlights the virus' growing threat to these animals

dvm360 is counting down the Top 20 news stories and articles from 2024 with this series of spotlights

Alveo Technologies Inc. and the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI are collaborating on a pathogen test that can deliver quick and precise results

Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM, talks about his lecture “Leptospirosis: Current Recommendations and What is the Risk to Veterinary Professionals”

The Phibro Animal Health product is the first of its kind for controlling mortality in some aquatic species

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), associate professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, discusses some ways that humans can help combat diseases associated with these pathogens

Three hundred teams worked to vaccinate dogs in Cambodia as part of Worldwide Veterinary Service’s Mission Rabies project.

Veterinary and public health officials share the important roles of surveillance and prevention strategies, insights on the virus's transmission pathways, historical context, the One Health approach, and highlights effective precautionary measures to mitigate H5N1 risks.

A 10-month-old kitten survives FIP with 2 recently available medications

The rare stallion is being treated for clostridial myositis after presenting to the hospital with concerning vital signs

Bats are known carriers of a number of zoonotic diseases, but a recent study found no presence of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), talks about the avian respiratory system, including what makes birds susceptible to respiratory infections

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DiplABVP (Avian Practice) offers a preview of her upcoming lecture at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas

The announcement comes after a diagnosis of New World screwworm in a horse