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News|Articles|February 14, 2025
Wrap up: Cattle and bison imports from Mexico to resume under new screwworm inspection protocol, and other news
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- The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS)
confirmed that dairy cattle in Nevada have been confirmed to have the H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b genotype D1. 1, making it the first case of this genotype found in dairy cattle. - Zoetis
announced the launch of AI Masses, the latest addition to its Vetscan Imagyst platform. This addition will use artificial intelligence to perform quick clinical screenings of common lymph node and subcutaneous lesion at the point of care. - On this week’s
episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Kemba L. Marshall, MPH, DVM, DABVP (Avian), shared more about her book Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine with our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, including what inspired her to become an author. dvm360 and Marshall have also partnered together for a giveaway of her book, so head over todvm360’s Instagram account to enter for a chance to win today. - The bipartisan bill,
Combating Illicit Xylazine Act , has been reintroduced in Congress. The bill, endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, will categorize xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance and provide protection to animal care professionals that prescribe and administer it. - Bison and cattle imports from Mexico are set to resume soon, according to USDA APHIS, after pausing shipments in November 2024 due to
New World screwworm being detected in cattle in Mexico. APHIS and Mexico will be implementing extensive protocols for pre-clearance inspections and treatment. - And more!
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