By the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal Health Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to pose a threat to the poultry industry globally. Outbreaks have been found in wild and domestic poultry...
Free Peer-to-Peer Learning With Veterinary Mastermind
Applications are now being accepted for 2022 Veterinary Mastermind sessions slated to be held in June, August and November. Take advantage of this free personal and professional growth opportunity. The Veterinary Mastermind program is designed to reinvigorate...
Free RFID Tags Available for Cattle and Bison Replacements
By Dr. Gretchen May, Veterinary Program Manager, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection A limited supply of free radio frequency identification (RFID) tags is available from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Wisconsin...
Veterinarians Exempt From New Gabapentin Reporting Requirements
There are no changes for veterinarians regarding Gabapentin reporting at this time. The Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board has adopted a rule that designates Gabapentin as a monitored prescription drug due to its substantial potential for abuse. The new rule states...
FREE Peer-to-Peer Learning With Veterinary Mastermind
Participants in the Veterinary Mastermind groups are fully embracing the opportunity to learn from their peers and grow both personally and professionally. With the November 2021 session already full, we are looking for participants for our 2022 groups. The Veterinary...
A One-Health Approach to Antimicrobial Usage
By DeAnna Theiss, DVM, MPH Born and raised in Wisconsin, Dr. Theiss completed her bachelor of science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. After moving to Colorado and working as a veterinary nurse for over 10 years, she returned to Wisconsin to...
WLIC Offers New Expedited RFID Tag Options
By Allison Hahn, Communications and Administrative Manager, Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) now offers same-day pick up and one-to-two-day expedited shipping options on select tags, offering...
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...
WVDL Discontinues Swine Rope Testing
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (WVDL) has discontinued swine oral fluid testing for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and swine enteric coronavirus disease (SECD) polymerase chain reactions (PCRs) due to the low number...
Important DATCP Changes Affecting Veterinarians
By the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal Health The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) wants to remind veterinarians of recent rule changes. These include submitting...
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