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News of interest to the Wisconsin veterinary community
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...
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Update
By the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal Health With the growing threat of Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
SVM Researchers Lead Efforts to Understand, Thwart New Coronavirus
By Kelly April Tyrrell, University Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison Editor’s note: This article was written for the April 2020 issue...
DATCP Urges Poultry Producers to Review Biosecurity Practices
The following release was provided by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Division of Animal Health....
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...