March in Wisconsin is notorious for coming in like a lion, but this time around it was all about horses and small animals—and the remarkable veterinarians from across the state who take care of them. We kicked off the third month of the young year with our...
Equine News
Livestock Premises Registration Deadline Is July 31
Wisconsin livestock owners have until July 31 to submit their premises registration or renewal. State law requires all livestock* owners to register where their animals are kept, regardless of the number of animals they keep. Registration renewal is required every...
FDA Final Guidance for Industry #256 on Compounding From Bulk Drug Substances in Effect
On April 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released its final guidance on animal drug compounding from bulk drug substances. The FDA has indicated it will focus on education and apply discretion regarding enforcement until October 1, 2022. Animal drug...
Steps To Take When EEE or Rabies Is Suspected in Horses
Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, contributed to this article Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and rabies are zoonotic diseases, so when infection occurs, it places both human health and animal health at risk. Following are some...
Spring Is the Time To Administer EEE and WNV Vaccines
By Julie McGwin, DVM, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal HealthSpring means warmer weather, which in turn brings mosquitoes. With mosquitoes come diseases that can affect both humans and animals.Eastern Equine...
Animal Health Certificate Reminders
By Gretchen May, DVM, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal Health A certificate of veterinary inspection, also known as a CVI or health certificate, is required for the interstate movement of most animals. A...
Use the Proper Form to Submit EIA Samples
In October 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released VSG 15201.1, which provides direction to laboratories approved to test samples for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Complete information related to the sampling veterinarian and the tested equine...
COVID-19 Information Sheets Available
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has information sheets available about COVID-19 for veterinarians and pet owners. These resources provide answers to some of the frequently asked questions about COVID-19. To access the FAQ sheet for veterinarians and...
Educating Your Equine Clients About Feed Quality: A Review of Cantharidin Toxicosis
By Lorelei Clarke, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Assistant Clinical Professor of Anatomic Pathology and Ryan Breuer, DVM, Clinical Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Case & Outreach Coordinator, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory During times when horse owners...
Standing CT for Horses Fills Longstanding Need in Veterinary Medicine
By Meghan Lepisto, Publications and Media Relations Manager, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have created a diagnostic imaging tool that fills a longstanding, unmet need in the diagnosis...