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News of interest to the Wisconsin veterinary community
USDA Provides Free RFID Official Identification for Cattle and Bison Replacement Animals
By Dr. Gretchen May, Veterinary Program Manager, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection In April 2019, the U.S....
Newly Discovered Virus Infects Bald Eagles Across America
By Eric Hamilton, University Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison Researchers have discovered a previously unknown virus infecting...
Wildlife in Need of Health Care: What Veterinarians Need to Know and COVID-19 Considerations
By Dr. Lindsey Long, Wildlife Veterinarian and Amanda Kamps, Wildlife Rehabilitation Program Manager, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources...
Do Pets Put Owners at Risk for Lyme Disease or Do They Improve Owners’ Tick Prevention Habits?
By Molly Wight, Master of Public Health candidate, and Bieneke Bron DVM, PhD, postdoctoral researcher, Midwest Center of Excellence...
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...
Wisconsin Assistant State Veterinarian Applicants Sought
Experienced veterinarians interested in working at the state level are encouraged to apply for the Animal Disease Control Director position at the...
AVMA Supports FDA Efforts to Prevent Potential Medical Supply Issues in Wake of Human Coronavirus Outbreak
By Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM, MANZCVS, DACAW, Chief Veterinary Officer, American Veterinary Medical Association The American Veterinary Medical...
VES Moves Forward with Research Campus for Animal-Centered Environments
VES broke ground on the Dr. Michael J. Wolf Research Campus for Animal-Centered Environments (ACEs) in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on January...
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Application Deadline Is April 2
Eligible veterinarians are encouraged to apply for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program...