Avian flu: TN State Veterinarian orders movement restriction for dairy cattle
In a shocking development, the Tennessee State Veterinarian has taken decisive action following the alarming spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds across multiple states. With confirmed cases in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, and Idaho, the severity of the disease has prompted urgent measures to safeguard Tennessee's livestock industry.
Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: Mars Veterinary Health Leads the Way in Green Anaesthesia
In a groundbreaking move toward sustainability, Mars Veterinary Health, in collaboration with Linnaeus UK veterinary group and Waltham Petcare Science Institute, is set to pilot an innovative anaesthetic gas capture technology to curb carbon emissions. This pioneering initiative marks a significant step forward in the veterinary industry's efforts to combat climate change and promote environmental stewardship.
"Revolutionizing Equine Veterinary Practice: AAEVT Unveils Guidelines for Certified Vet Tech Utilization!
The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants (AAEVT) has made a groundbreaking stride in equine healthcare with the release of its Guidelines for the Utilization of Equine Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CrVTs). This comprehensive resource promises to revolutionize the role of veterinary technicians within equine practices, offering invaluable insights and tools for optimizing their contribution to the veterinary team.
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herd in New Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in New Mexico, as well as 5 additional dairy herds in Texas. APHIS shared on Fri., March 29 that its National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, was working to confirm presumptive positive test results from New Mexico, Texas and Idaho herds; this announcement is a follow up to that information.
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herd in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Idaho. APHIS shared on Friday, March 29 that its National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, was working to confirm presumptive positive test results from an Idaho herd; this announcement is a follow up to that information.
Jonathan Levine Named Dean of UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine: A New Era Dawns
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine is poised for a transformative journey as Jonathan Levine, a distinguished professor of veterinary neurology from Texas A&M University, assumes the mantle of leadership.