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...
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...
By Dr. Julie McGwin, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection This has been an active year for mosquitoes in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, mosquitoes are the vector for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a viral illness that can affect...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Dr. Julie Ann McGwin, Equine Program Veterinarian, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection In August 2019, Wisconsin confirmed a case of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in a Taylor County mare. The mare was asymptomatic and identified...
By Jodi Legge, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Foundation Executive Director To date, donations to the Kindred Companions Memorial Fund total more than $5,300 for the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Foundation(WVMF)! Through Kindred Companions, veterinary clinics and...
By Jodi Legge, Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium Executive Director The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) was created in 2001 to manage and maintain a national animal identification system to facilitate speedy “trace back” and...
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