Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology

A veterinarian discusses infodemics, how they can affect global health care, and what experts can do to help avoid the next one

Innovative treatment has saved more than 250 cats from disease previously thought to be untreatable

Texas A&M researchers report the potential for the species to contribute to disease recirculation among each other’s populations

Drs Adam Christman and Christopher Byers highlight recent FIP treatment advancements

Colorado’s health department published a guidance document for veterinary professionals testing felines for avian flu and indicators of an H5N1 infection

A wild mountain lion is the first documented case in North America

By keeping dogs healthy and owners educated, veterinarians can block the spread of canine zoonoses to people

As this zoonotic disease becomes a global concern, what does this mean for veterinary professionals?

Two of these felines were indoor-only pets

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also declared the virus prevalence a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security, the first for the agency.

Read about how the highly pathogenic avian influenza was transmitted to cows, cats, raccoons, and dolphins, plus what steps are being taken to contain the spread

A study on what causes malignant catarrhal fever in ruminants may offer hope for the development of a vaccine against this infectious peripheral T cell lymphoma disease

The compliance assistant platform helps veterinarians authenticate and manage veterinary health documents

Researchers found evidence that H5N1 can be transmitted from cows to other mammals, including cats and raccoons

The research showed the positive effects these facilities had on human health during the COVID-19 pandemic

The inactivated bovine anaplasmosis vaccine may help reduce antibiotic resistance to medicated feed

The individuals with H5N1, who worked in an egg layer facility in Colorado, have reported mild symptoms without hospitalizations.

How far have we come, and where are we going?

The first 2024 case of tularemia in Colorado was detected in a Wheat Ridge resident

USDA is providing additional emergency funding to curb the spread of H5N1 and launched a new program to help dairy producers monitor their herds’ health

NOBIVAC NXT Canine Flu H3N2 will help safeguard dogs against the highly contagious respiratory disease

Cathy King, DVM, PhD, MS, the founder and CEO of World Vets; and Joni Scheftel, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, retired state public health veterinarian with the Minnesota Department of Health, were presented with trophies during the 2024 AVMA Convention event.

Tannetje Crocker, DVM, discussed parvovirus prevention therapy in a dvm360 interview at the 2024 AVMA Convention.

At the 2024 AVMA Convention, beekeeper Kaitlyn Krebs, DVM, MBA, DABVP (Canine/Feline) addressed viruses and parasites that can affect the entire hive

Chronic wasting disease has been detected in over free ranging and captive cervid in over 3 provinces and 19 states