Apr 14, 2020 | Animal Owners, News
The following release was provided by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Division of Animal Health. DATCP Reminds Poultry Producers to Review Biosecurity The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)...
Apr 3, 2020 | Animal Owners, Livestock, News
By Dr. Gretchen May, Veterinary Program Manager, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection In April 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a transition to 840 radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for official...
Apr 1, 2020 | News, Research
By Eric Hamilton, University Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison Researchers have discovered a previously unknown virus infecting nearly a third of America’s bald eagle population. Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the U.S....
Apr 1, 2020 | News, Wildlife
By Dr. Lindsey Long, Wildlife Veterinarian and Amanda Kamps, Wildlife Rehabilitation Program Manager, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Practicing veterinarians are frequently approached by citizens looking for assistance with sick, injured and/or...
Apr 1, 2020 | Animal Owners, Companion Animal, News, Research
By Molly Wight, Master of Public Health candidate, and Bieneke Bron DVM, PhD, postdoctoral researcher, Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases, University of Wisconsin-Madison Spring has sprung, and with it, tick season has arrived....
Mar 13, 2020 | Animal Owners, Companion Animal, Equine News, Livestock, News
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...
