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Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread in Pennsylvania poultry operations
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (1706+ words) Pennsylvania boosts HPAI surveillance and biosecurity as avian influenza hits chicken and turkey flocks; USDA testing ramps up to curb spread. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in Pennsylvania, prompting state and federal officials to…...
Research offers insight into why current vaccines may fail against avian pathogenic E coli | dvm360
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (368+ words) "Our research shows that a one-size-fits-all approach to controlling avian pathogenic E. coli infections is not effective," said Jai Mehat, BSc, PGCert, PhD, FHEA, co-author of the study. Colibacillosis is one of the most common and costly bacterial diseases in the…...
New bird flu outbreaks reported in poultry across 3 midwestern states | dvm360
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (378+ words) One Wisconsin farm affected by H5N1 houses more than half a million birds, according to the state government agency. In birds, H5N1 can cause the following2: Minnesota, meanwhile, reported 2 outbreaks of the virus on September 28 at commercial breeder poultry operations in Becker and…...
Educating the public on H5N1 risks through One Health
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) Deborah Thomson, DVM, discusses how One Health education connects environmental health, animal welfare, and human safety, especially regarding bird flu transmission. Related: Avian influenza, One Health, and a new resource for educating communities Thomson is the founder and executive director…...
FDA approves first oral solution for the treatment and control of northern fowl mites in poultry
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (272+ words) The parasiticide also treats dermanyssus gallinae, also known as red mites. On July 17, 2025, the FDA approved fluralaner oral solution (Exzolt; MSD Animal Health) for the treatment and control of Ornithonyssus sylviarum, also known as northern fowl mites, in laying hens…...
A veterinarian’s role in bird flu client education
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (299+ words) It's our responsibility to educate about the risks of bird flu transmission, as well as the preventative measures and the symptoms that people need to look out for," said Deborah Thomson, DVM. For more information and resources on H5N1, see: Recommendations for…...
USDA approves canine influenza vaccination
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (319+ words) TruCan Ultra CIV H3N2/H3N8 will broadly protect canine patients from canine influenza. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced earlier this week that the USDA approved its TruCan Ultra CIV H3N2/H3N8 (TruCan Ultra CIV) vaccine, which is designed to provide broad respiratory disease protection from…...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza and biosecurity
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (760+ words) Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, explains why early detection and enhanced biosecurity are essential for mitigating the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM: Yeah, I mean, the impact can be so dramatic, as we've seen…...
New formulation for kennel cough vaccine is available
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (499+ words) A 0.5 mL dose of an intranasal Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine (Vanguard B; Zoetis) is now available on the veterinary market for prevention of kennel cought in dogs. The new formulation was ... Zoetis has launched its" 0.5 mL dose for intranasal Vanguard B…...
First H7N9 outbreak detected in US since 2017
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (576+ words) The outbreak resulted in the depopulation of 47,654 birds A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak has recently been reported in a broiler farm in Mississippi. The outbreak involves the H7N9 strain of the virus, a subtype that had not been detected…...