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Colorado confirms first vesicular stomatitis premises of 2026
USDA confirmed Colorado’s first VSV-affected premises in Montezuma County, expanding the 2025-26 outbreak beyond Arizona.
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U.S. lines up Brazilian screwworm treatment as border risk grows
USDA and EPA cleared import of Tanidil from Brazil, adding a stockpiled screwworm treatment option as cases near the border.
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Florida logs another equine EEE case as mosquito risk builds
A horse in Osceola County was euthanized after EEE, marking Florida’s third confirmed equine case of 2026.
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New CRISPR-based test aims to speed bass ranavirus surveillance
A new study describes rapid CRISPR-based methods for detecting largemouth bass ranavirus in low-viral-load samples.
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California Quarter Horse tests positive for West Nile virus
A San Luis Obispo County gelding tested positive for WNV, adding to California’s 2026 equine case count.
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Mosquito-borne disease prevention returns to focus in horses
Veterinarians are urging vaccination and mosquito control as West Nile and equine encephalitis risks rise with summer activity.
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Strangles confirmed at Sonoma County boarding facility
A confirmed strangles case in Sonoma County has exposed 30 horses and prompted a voluntary quarantine.
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Minnesota gelding’s WNV case underscores vaccine gap
An unvaccinated gelding in Todd County tested positive for West Nile virus, renewing focus on booster compliance and mosquito control.
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Study links PPRV cell fusion to RhoA-ROCK1 signaling
New research suggests PPRV uses the RhoA-ROCK1 pathway to drive syncytium formation and boost replication in vitro.
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Oregon reports confirmed, suspected pigeon fever cases in horses
Deschutes County has one confirmed and five suspected pigeon fever cases, with 44 horses exposed.
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Strangles confirmed at Winnebago County, Wisconsin boarding barn
A Wisconsin boarding facility with 30 to 50 horses is under voluntary quarantine after a strangles case was confirmed.
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Study finds limited arbovirus seroreactivity in urban marmosets
A Brazil study found low IgM seroreactivity to chikungunya and Zika in free-ranging black-tufted marmosets.
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New peptide-based ELISA aims to improve Getah virus surveillance in swine
A new swine ELISA targets Getah virus antibodies as researchers push for better surveillance tools.
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Louisiana case report adds detail to pine siskin salmonellosis event
A new case report details systemic salmonellosis in three Louisiana pine siskins during the 2020–2021 songbird die-off.
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Multistate study maps bovine rotavirus A genotypes in U.S. calves
A new multistate diagnostic study highlights bovine rotavirus A genotype diversity in calves with enteric disease.
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Study maps gut microbiota shifts in geese with Eimeria stigmosa
A new study suggests Eimeria stigmosa infection alters jejunal and cecal microbiota in Landes geese.
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Madrid study tracks SARS-CoV-2 exposure in pets in infected homes
A new study found SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in about 3 in 10 cats and dogs from COVID-19-positive households.
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Ontario gelding euthanized after West Nile virus infection
An unvaccinated gelding in Simcoe County, Ontario, was euthanized after contracting West Nile virus.
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Fourth Suffolk tularemia case puts Long Island vets on alert
A fourth human tularemia case in Suffolk County adds urgency to tick-season vigilance for veterinary teams.
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Multiple strangles cases identified in Alberta
EDCC reports strangles activity in Mountain View, Ponoka, and Rocky View counties in Alberta.
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Review spotlights STEC as an emerging aquaculture surveillance issue
A new review says STEC in aquaculture deserves closer attention from veterinary and food-safety teams.
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Long-term China study links ENSO shifts to rodent plague dynamics
A decades-long surveillance study in Yunnan links ENSO-related climate variability to rodent dynamics in a natural plague focus.
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Study links fatal yak enteritis outbreak to C. perfringens type A
A new paper describes a fatal hemorrhagic enteritis outbreak in adult yaks and implicates Clostridium perfringens type A.
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Australian wildlife health work turns concern into action
Ceva-linked veterinary efforts in Australia connect koala treatment access, vaccine progress, and broader wildlife disease surveillance.
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Oregon equine influenza case puts Crook County facility under quarantine
One Oregon horse tested positive for equine influenza, with three more suspected cases under quarantine in Crook County.
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Strangles confirmed in Clackamas County, Oregon
A quarantined horse in Clackamas County is the latest Oregon strangles case, with two additional horses exposed.
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Study links invasive aoudad to pneumonia risk in Texas bighorns
New research suggests invasive aoudad may be sustaining pneumonia pathogens in Texas desert bighorn sheep.
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New VP2 chemiluminescent assay targets FMDV serotypes O and A
A new recombinant VP2-based assay could streamline foot-and-mouth disease antibody testing for serotypes O and A.
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Southern Italy study reports first PHEV detection in wild boars
A surveillance study in Basilicata found PHEV in wild boars, adding a new consideration for swine disease monitoring.
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Egypt study flags first goat detections of A. capra and T. orientalis
Researchers reported the first molecular detection of Anaplasma capra and Theileria orientalis in goats in Egypt.
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WEEV blood donor finding adds to Argentina outbreak picture
A new study found one asymptomatic WEEV-positive blood donor during Argentina’s 2023–2024 outbreak.
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Cyclospora and pets: What veterinary teams should tell clients
Current evidence says dogs and cats are not known reservoirs of the human Cyclospora driving the 2026 outbreak.
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Why heartworm prevention messaging is becoming a team effort
Veterinary teams are being urged to strengthen whole-practice messaging around year-round heartworm prevention.
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Emerging dog parasite pushes veterinarians to rethink freshwater risk
Heterobilharzia americana is expanding beyond its historic range, and routine fecal tests may miss infected dogs.
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Michigan colt’s strangles case points to premises-level risk
A recovering colt in Marquette County is part of a second confirmed strangles case at the same Michigan premises.
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Taiwan study detects Anaplasma platys in dog-associated ticks
Researchers in southern Taiwan found Anaplasma platys DNA in brown dog ticks collected from dogs.
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Hungary study finds two myxoma virus strains in brown hares
Researchers in West Hungary detected both classic and recombinant myxoma virus strains in European brown hares.
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New milk ELISA aims to strengthen Brucella surveillance
Researchers report a bead-based ELISA for detecting Brucella directly in milk, with possible surveillance value.
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Asia review finds substantial MRSP burden in canine pyoderma
A new meta-analysis suggests MRSP may be as common as MSSP in pyodermic dogs across Asia.
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Manitoba horse tests positive for equine infectious anemia
A Manitoba horse tested positive for EIA during export screening, triggering movement controls and follow-up testing.
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Two Potomac horse fever cases confirmed at Wisconsin facility
Two horses at a Green County, Wisconsin, boarding facility have been confirmed with Potomac horse fever.
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Nebraska horse tests positive for strangles and influenza
A Lancaster County horse tested positive for strangles and equine influenza, raising biosecurity concerns for local equine facilities.
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Ohio State spotlights surveillance, biosecurity work in VPM update
Ohio State’s Summer 2026 VPM Voice highlights faculty and trainee work in biosecurity, tick surveillance, and outbreak preparedness.
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Romanian poultry study highlights Toxoplasma exposure gap
A Romanian serology study suggests backyard poultry remain a useful sentinel for Toxoplasma exposure.
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New cELISA study targets Mycoplasma bovis antibody detection
A new study describes an MbovP579-based cELISA for Mycoplasma bovis, as cattle diagnostics move toward more targeted surveillance.
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Study links tawny owls to multiple Sarcocystis species in Lithuania
A Lithuania study found tawny owls carried DNA from eight Sarcocystis taxa, expanding the wildlife transmission map.
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Bat bite lawsuit puts hotel rabies exposure protocols in focus
A pilot’s lawsuit over a bat bite at a Denver Sheraton highlights rabies risk, PEP costs, and the need for rapid bat-exposure response.
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Guangxi survey highlights rising porcine rotavirus diversity
A Guangxi study found rising porcine rotavirus detection and isolated a G9P[23] strain with reassortment signals.
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Study links RA-IBV coinfection to worse disease in layer chicks
New poultry research suggests RA and IBV coinfection can intensify disease and reproductive tract damage in layer chicks.
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Thailand study maps lumpy skin disease hotspots from 2021 outbreak
A new spatial analysis identifies where lumpy skin disease clustered during Thailand’s 2021 outbreak.
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Strangles confirmed at Idaho boarding facility
A Quarter Horse mare at an Ada County, Idaho, boarding facility tested positive for strangles and has recovered.
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Study links retail beef Salmonella patterns more closely to human cases
A new study suggests retail beef isolates may better mirror human Salmonella risk than earlier cattle-stage samples.
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Serbia reports first Borrelia records in voles and Apodemus mice
A new study adds vole and Apodemus hosts to Serbia’s Lyme disease surveillance picture.
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Study describes one-tube CRISPR test for chicken anemia virus
Researchers reported a rapid one-tube RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a assay for CIAV with performance close to qPCR in 80 suspected samples.
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Somalia study links livestock deaths to household food insecurity
A new analysis of 26,389 Somali households ties livestock mortality, especially in poultry and shoats, to higher food insecurity.
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North Dakota reports strangles case in Ward County horse
A confirmed strangles case in Ward County puts equine biosecurity and follow-up testing back in focus.
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Wisconsin mare confirmed positive for strangles in St. Croix County
A 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, has been confirmed positive for strangles.
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Study links CSBV immune evasion to copper imbalance in Apis cerana
New research suggests Chinese sacbrood virus disrupts copper homeostasis to weaken antiviral immunity in eastern honeybee larvae.
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Canine distemper study points to possible alternative CNS entry route
A new canine distemper study suggests astrocyte infection may bypass the virus’s two best-known receptors.
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Egypt study finds high equine lungworm prevalence
A Frontiers study found 41% lungworm prevalence in sampled Egyptian equids, with age, body condition, and deworming history linked to risk.
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Study points to localized CCHFV circulation in Central Kazakhstan
A new study found tick, serology, and virus-isolation evidence of CCHFV circulation in Central Kazakhstan.
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Study flags BVDV co-circulation in cattle and buffalo herds
New Bangladesh research suggests mixed cattle-buffalo herds may complicate BVDV surveillance and control.
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Texas A&M maps tick habitat to sharpen ASF preparedness
New habitat modeling could help target African swine fever surveillance where soft ticks and swine risk overlap.
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European study finds Klossiella equi in one-third of sampled equids
A new PCR-based study found Klossiella equi in 33% of sampled European equids and supports urine testing for surveillance.
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Ethiopia abattoir study points to heavy bovine fasciolosis burden
A northern Ethiopia abattoir study found high bovine fasciolosis prevalence and major quarterly losses from liver condemnation.
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Italian wild boar study adds to hepatitis E surveillance picture
New research from northwestern Italy highlights genetic diversity of hepatitis E virus in wild boars.
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Snail immune study adds detail to canine lungworm transmission
New research examines how giant African snail immune cells respond to Angiostrongylus vasorum.
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H5 bird flu reaches second Australian state
South Australia has joined Western Australia in confirming H5 bird flu in wild seabirds, with no poultry cases reported.
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Study compares qPCR and ELISA for Cytauxzoon felis in cats
New research suggests qPCR and ELISA offer different but useful views of Cytauxzoon felis exposure in cats from endemic U.S. regions.
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Texas A&M links cat fleas in South Texas to murine typhus risk
A Texas A&M study found cat fleas from Rio Grande Valley cats carried Rickettsia typhi and Bartonella species.
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Global review finds camel nasal bot fly burden remains high
A new meta-analysis estimates 67% pooled prevalence of Cephalopina titillator infestation in camels worldwide.
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Nebraska horse tests positive for EHV-1 after Iowa sale
A Douglas County horse tested positive for EHV-1 after being purchased at an Iowa sale and transported to Nebraska.
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Strangles case confirmed in Spokane County, Washington
A confirmed Spokane County strangles case includes one suspected carrier, raising biosecurity concerns for local equine practices.
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Study supports broader lab use of gyrA PCR for canine Campylobacter
A multi-lab study found gyrA PCR can improve detection of Campylobacter jejuni in canine fecal samples.
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Study finds biosecurity gaps among livestock workers in Armenia, Moldova
A new study found inconsistent PPE use and ongoing zoonotic risk behaviors among livestock producers and veterinarians.
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Santa Catarina cat case expands Brazil’s lagochilascariosis map
A new review reports Santa Catarina’s first known domestic cat case of Lagochilascaris minor in Brazil.
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New spike-based ELISA aims to sharpen PEDV surveillance
A new PEDV indirect ELISA showed strong agreement with neutralization testing and was applied to 1,629 field samples.
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Study finds multidrug-resistant E. coli in healthy dogs in Thailand
A 2026 study found healthy dogs in Thailand carried multidrug-resistant E. coli, adding to One Health concerns about silent AMR reservoirs.
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FT-IR strain typing could speed veterinary outbreak response
Rapid bacterial strain typing may help veterinary teams trace outbreaks and act sooner.
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Atypical multidrug-resistant APP serotype 1 reported in China
Researchers in China identified an unusual multidrug-resistant APP serotype 1 strain tied to a high-mortality swine respiratory outbreak.
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Study points to better sampling for hedgehog ringworm surveillance
A new study found interdental brushes outperformed other non-invasive methods for detecting zoonotic Trichophyton erinacei in pet hedgehogs.
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Seafood-derived Vibrio fluvialis found with dual resistance islands
A new study links seafood-derived Vibrio fluvialis to an NDM-1-bearing SGI1 variant and a second novel resistance island.
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Study tracks Eustrongylides risk in alpine freshwater fish
A new fish parasitology study maps seasonal Eustrongylides infection patterns in Triplophysa strauchii.
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Maryland stallion tests positive for strangles
A confirmed strangles case in Calvert County, Maryland, has exposed 20 horses and raised fresh biosecurity concerns.
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Study finds no evidence of IOLA in winter 2023 CIRD samples
A dual-target PCR study found no molecular evidence of IOLA in 777 canine respiratory samples tied to the 2023 atypical outbreak.
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Study ties pollen beetle ingestion to fatal enteric disease
A Veterinary Pathology study adds evidence that Astylus atromaculatus can cause rapid, fatal enteric disease after ingestion.
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Turkish study maps bovine kobuvirus diversity in diarrheic calves
A new study found bovine kobuvirus in nearly 26% of sampled calf feces in Türkiye, all from diarrheic calves under 30 days old.
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Soroti study details why rabies control still misses key gaps
A Uganda study finds that rabies prevention in Soroti is being undermined by service gaps, weak communication, and campaign-dependent dog vaccination.
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New Jersey horse quarantined after EHV-1 case in Burlington County
An 18-year-old Oldenburg gelding in New Jersey tested positive for EHV-1, with 18 exposed horses now under quarantine.
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Maryland boarding horse case puts salmonellosis on watch
A Montgomery County boarding horse tested positive for salmonellosis after colic surgery, prompting renewed biosecurity attention.
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Chile study points to cattle as echinococcosis sentinels
A Chilean study suggests cattle could help veterinarians track Echinococcus granulosus circulation in endemic regions.
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Iowa pseudorabies case ends 22-year streak in US commercial swine
USDA linked the first commercial pseudorabies case since 2004 to swine moved from a Texas herd into Iowa.
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Study flags novel PRRSV-2 recombinant linked to MLV-like strains
A new PRRSV-2 study adds evidence that vaccine-like recombination can complicate swine disease control.
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Meta-analysis maps Mycoplasma synoviae burden in China’s chickens
A new review synthesizes how widely Mycoplasma synoviae is circulating in chickens across mainland China.
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Nigeria mastitis study points to herd size, hygiene risks
A preprint from Plateau State links clinical mastitis risk to larger herds and poor milking hygiene.
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Chad study maps Hyalomma tick species in dromedary camels
A new study in Chad found four Hyalomma tick species on camels, adding to evidence of camel-linked zoonotic surveillance gaps.
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Genomic study maps Senecavirus A's global spread and evolution
A new genomic analysis traces how Senecavirus A diversified and spread across the Americas and East Asia.
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South Carolina study spotlights RMSF risk in lame dogs
A South Carolina referral-center study suggests RMSF may be overlooked in dogs with lameness or performance complaints.
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Study advances CWD detection in preserved lymph node samples
A new RT-QuIC protocol detected CWD prions in preserved lymph nodes with accuracy close to fresh-tissue testing.
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Wildlife pathology gets a bigger role in disease surveillance
A new wildlife health article argues pathology and diagnostics should sit at the center of surveillance, not the margins.
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Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak reported in kept Iberian wild goats
A new case report describes abortions, neonatal deaths, and septicemic salmonellosis in captive Iberian wild goats in Spain.
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Study finds regional differences in bacteria carried by synanthropic flies
A new study found that common non-biting flies from The Gambia and China carried distinct gut bacterial communities.
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Global review highlights widespread Leptospira exposure in horses
A new meta-analysis suggests Leptospira exposure in horses is common worldwide, with important implications for diagnostics and surveillance.
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Study finds Echinococcus multilocularis in Washington coyotes
A UW-led study found the zoonotic tapeworm in 37% of sampled Puget Sound coyotes, the first wild-host detection on the contiguous U.S. West Coast.
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Why competency-based CPD may reshape veterinary stewardship
A new perspective argues veterinary AMR training should focus less on knowledge alone and more on measurable stewardship skills.
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Slovak study maps tapeworm spillover at the wildlife-dog interface
Molecular testing in Slovakia identified Taenia species in lynx, wolves, jackals, and a domestic dog.
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Wisconsin yearling tests positive for equine influenza
A Dane County yearling with a dry cough tested positive for equine influenza and was reported as recovering under voluntary quarantine.
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CAPC forecast points to broader parasite risk in 2026
CAPC’s 2026 forecast shows Lyme, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and heartworm expanding into new areas.
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Vietnam dog study sets baseline for Toxocara control
A new Vietnam study found high Toxocara prevalence in dogs, with deworming gaps and free roaming shaping risk.
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Thailand study maps slaughterhouses to target livestock surveillance
A new Thailand study proposes using slaughterhouse density and livestock census data to rank districts for surveillance.
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Egypt sequencing study flags duck hepatitis vaccine mismatch risk
Genome sequencing from Egyptian duck farms suggests DHAV-3 strains are diverging from vaccine strains in use.
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Human-origin H3N2 turns up in Kazakhstan swine farms
A Kazakhstan surveillance report adds to evidence that human seasonal flu viruses are moving into swine herds.
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Colorado EIA case adds to Weld County Quarter Horse cluster
A Weld County Quarter Horse was euthanized after testing positive for EIA, as regulators continue follow-up testing at an affected facility.
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Review spotlights horses in the spread of antibiotic resistance
A new review says horses may be overlooked reservoirs of drug-resistant bacteria with implications for veterinary and human health.
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Marshfield study finds 51% of deer ticks carried Lyme bacteria
A Marshfield Clinic study found 51% of tested adult female deer ticks carried Lyme-causing bacteria in Wisconsin.
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Puerto Rico cat dispute sharpens focus on TNR and federal policy
Alley Cat Allies is fighting to protect Paseo del Morro cats after a May 2026 court ruling upheld the National Park Service removal plan.
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Yellowstone wolf pup survival hits record low amid distemper concerns
Yellowstone recorded its lowest wolf pup survival since reintroduction, with canine distemper the leading suspected cause.
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Kazakhstan study flags uneven Q fever burden in livestock
New data suggest Q fever may be underrecognized in Kazakhstan, especially in small ruminants and high-prevalence regions.
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Study flags cryptic Pearl River lineage in Cranoglanis catfish
New phylogeography data suggest current Cranoglanis species names may miss a cryptic Pearl River lineage.
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Kuwait study maps where HPAI outbreaks may strike next
A new Kuwait study uses outbreak, weather, and wild bird data to predict where HPAI risk is highest.
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Review highlights rodent reservoir risk in S. japonicum control
A new review says better diagnostics and rodent surveillance will be key to schistosomiasis elimination in China.
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Review spotlights locally acquired leishmaniosis in U.S. animals
A new review says autochthonous leishmaniosis in U.S. dogs, cats, horses, and wildlife warrants broader surveillance.
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Study details rabies control barriers in Uganda’s Soroti district
A new Uganda study finds cost, stock-outs, and weak coordination are hindering dog bite care and rabies vaccination.
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Study finds widespread H5N1 infection in black vultures
UGA researchers found H5N1 in more than 84% of dead black vultures tested across seven southeastern states.
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Study finds widespread coinfections in southeastern wild snakes
A new survey found fungal disease and lung parasites are common in wild southeastern snakes, with pygmy rattlesnakes especially affected.
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Botflies in dogs put seasonal parasite recognition in focus
A new PetMD explainer highlights prompt removal and early recognition of botfly larvae in dogs.
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Chile coot case flags cyanobacterial bloom risk in protected wetland
A red-gartered coot death in Laguna Petrel points to probable microcystin toxicosis and wider cyanobacterial bloom risk.
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Study maps feline sporotrichosis hotspots during Brazil flood period
A new Brazil study suggests feline sporotrichosis stayed clustered in urban microfoci even during major flood disruption.
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UF-led $3.5 million grant expands arbovirus surveillance
A new NIH-backed UF project aims to detect and track arboviruses earlier using mosquito-based surveillance.
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Wisconsin yearling’s equine influenza case raises barn biosecurity stakes
A Wisconsin yearling tested positive for equine influenza, putting vaccination and barn-level biosecurity back in focus.
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Rabid beaver attack in New Jersey highlights unusual exposure risk
A New Jersey beaver that attacked a child and other park guests tested positive for rabies, prompting treatment and public health follow-up.
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Bangladesh study finds farmer knowledge gaps on lumpy skin disease
A northern Bangladesh study found many cattle farmers still lack key knowledge and practices for lumpy skin disease control.
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Water temperature may reshape Fasciola gigantica transmission risk
New research suggests water temperature changes survival and reproduction in Radix natalensis, a key Fasciola gigantica host.
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New ranavirus lineage tied to severe disease in Great Barrier Reef wrasses
Researchers identified a novel ranavirus in captive ornamental wrasses from the Great Barrier Reef, marking a first for Australian reef fishes.
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Aswan study highlights zoonotic cryptosporidiosis risk
A One Health study in Aswan found high Cryptosporidium prevalence in young ruminants and exposed people.
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Study flags shared BVDV circulation in cattle and buffalo herds
A Bangladesh study found genetically related BVDV strains circulating in cattle and water buffalo within mixed herds.
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Study maps Newcastle disease patterns in Northern Nigeria
A mixed-methods study adds new detail on Newcastle disease burden and transmission in Northern Nigeria.
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Study links Yunnan soil profiles with historical rodent plague foci
A new Frontiers study suggests soil chemistry and texture may track with historical plague villages in Yunnan, though causality remains unproven.
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Hantavirus anxiety is testing the next phase of client trust
A Veterinary Viewfinder episode ties hantavirus fears to vaccine hesitancy and the growing challenge of client trust.
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Study links resistant Salmonella in houbara bustard to UAE broilers
A new genomic study suggests spillover of multidrug-resistant Salmonella from UAE broiler poultry into captive houbara bustards.
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Correction updates affiliation in CAPRV2023 qPCR surveillance paper
A Frontiers correction updates author affiliation details in a 2025 CAPRV2023 qPCR study, without changing the paper’s findings.
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California case report links A. nymphii to severe disease in pigeon
A California necropsy case suggests Ascaridia nymphii can cause impaction and liver migration in a domestic pigeon.
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Study links Hypoderma diana to Manchurian wapiti deaths
A new report in Animals documents Hypoderma diana hypodermosis in Manchurian wapiti in Inner Mongolia.
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Seasonal woodcock data from Apulia point to a December peak
A new study used Beccapp data to track Eurasian woodcock abundance and age structure across three seasons in Apulia.
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Thailand study links public awareness and pig strains in S. suis hotspot
New research pairs community risk awareness with pig isolate typing in one of Thailand’s highest-incidence S. suis regions.
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Florida confirms strangles case at private Putnam County facility
One horse tested positive for strangles in Putnam County, Florida, and the quarantined facility has five exposed horses.
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Ghana sheep pneumonia study highlights pathogen mix and drug resistance
A Ghana abattoir study found Mannheimia haemolytica dominated pneumonic sheep lungs, with resistance to several commonly used antibiotics.
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H9N2 findings in swine renew focus on influenza surveillance
Research on H9N2 viruses in pigs in China highlights reassortment risk and the need for closer swine surveillance.
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Slovakia study links wildlife and dogs in tapeworm cycle
Molecular testing in Slovakia confirmed Taenia species in lynx, wolves, jackals, and domestic dogs.
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Study finds personal biosecurity gaps in Armenia and Moldova
Survey data found inconsistent PPE use and risky zoonotic exposure behaviors among livestock producers and veterinarians.
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Study examines curated footage as a biodiversity monitoring tool
A new Animals paper suggests curated footage could help fill gaps in biodiversity monitoring for conservation.
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Nebraska horse tests positive for respiratory EHV-1
A transported Quarter Horse in Douglas County, Nebraska, has tested positive for the respiratory form of EHV-1.
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Genomics study traces heartworm’s ancient spread across continents
A global sequencing study suggests canine heartworm spread through ancient canids, not just modern dog movement.
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Washington coyotes found carrying Echinococcus multilocularis
A UW study found the zoonotic tapeworm in 37% of sampled Puget Sound coyotes, raising new concerns for dogs and public health.
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Study tracks group A rotavirus in sika deer fawns in Jilin
New research adds to evidence that rotavirus is part of the diarrheal disease picture in farmed sika deer.
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Rabid dog in eastern New Mexico puts Curry County on alert
An unvaccinated dog in Curry County tested positive for rabies, exposing six people and renewing focus on vaccine compliance.
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Study tracks age-linked C. difficile colonization in piglets
A Tenerife study found C. difficile colonization peaked in 2-day-old piglets and disappeared by weaning.
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Vietnam dog roundworm study sets baseline before intervention
A new rural Vietnam study measures canine Toxocara burden before parasite control efforts begin.
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Imported neurologic infections remain a surveillance concern
A review from Japan highlights how travel-linked dengue still matters, even as vaccination has sharply reduced Japanese encephalitis.
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Kansas shelter parvo outbreak leaves one puppy dead
A parvo outbreak at Cowley County Humane Society has turned critical, renewing focus on shelter biosecurity and intake vaccination.
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Manitoba horse’s EIA case puts routine testing back in focus
A Manitoba horse tested positive for EIA after export screening, triggering movement controls and follow-up testing.
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New review sharpens focus on canine influenza at the interface
A new Virology review says canine influenza merits closer One Health surveillance, even as human infection risk remains low.
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Second strangles case confirmed at Marquette County horse premises
A Michigan weanling colt tested positive for strangles, marking the second confirmed case at a quarantined Marquette County premises.
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Study maps Hyalomma ticks and pathogens in camels in Chad
A new study found four Hyalomma tick species on camels in Chad and detected pathogens with veterinary and zoonotic relevance.
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Texas A&M warns of distemper risk during summer pet adoptions
TVMDL is urging extra awareness of canine distemper as summer shelter crowding raises risk for newly adopted dogs.
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Wisconsin mare tests positive for strangles in Jefferson County
A Jefferson County mare linked to prior exposure at a rescue tested positive for strangles and is now under quarantine.
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Why heartworm prevention messaging is getting more attention
Veterinary teams are being urged to tighten how they explain year-round heartworm prevention and risk.
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Florida strangles case confirmed at private Putnam County facility
Florida officials confirmed one strangles case and five exposed horses at a private Putnam County facility.
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New review puts horses in the antimicrobial resistance spotlight
A new review argues horses are an overlooked source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in One Health planning.
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Study maps livestock heat stress risk across Thessaly
A new study uses ERA5-Land and THI to map livestock heat stress across Thessaly, Greece, from 2020 to 2025.
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Senecavirus A study traces how a swine look-alike spread globally
A new genomic analysis maps Senecavirus A evolution and spread, with implications for surveillance and differential diagnosis.
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U.S. adds emergency screwworm treatments as cases near border
EPA cleared imported Tanidil and FDA authorized Negasunt as the U.S. prepares for possible New World screwworm cases.
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Wildlife pathology gets renewed focus in One Health surveillance
A new Animals special issue highlights wildlife diagnostics as an early warning tool for animal and public health.
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Why tick risk is becoming harder to predict in practice
Tick exposure is becoming more year-round and less geographically predictable, reshaping prevention and diagnostics.
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Brucella milk test study points to faster herd surveillance
A new study describes an immunomagnetic bead-based ELISA to detect Brucella in milk from dairy animals.
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Germany poultry study maps enteric viruses, adds sicinivirus genome
A southern Germany study found multiple enteric viruses in poultry flocks and reported the first complete avian sicinivirus genome.
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Oregon reports pigeon fever case in imported horse
A Benton County horse imported from California tested positive for pigeon fever, with one additional horse exposed.
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Influenza D study raises new spillover questions for veterinarians
Ohio State researchers found influenza D replicated efficiently in human airway cells, underscoring zoonotic surveillance concerns.
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Southern California hybrid bees show early Varroa resistance
A UC Riverside study found SoCal hybrid honeybees carried far fewer Varroa mites than commercial colonies.
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Third strangles case confirmed at Michigan barn
A Genesee County barn has recorded its third confirmed strangles case, extending an outbreak first reported in late 2025.
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Dutch study estimates silent strangles carrier prevalence at 2%
A new Dutch survey found a 2.0% estimated prevalence of silent S. equi carriers in apparently healthy adult horses.
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Italy formalizes open geospatial system for marine stranding data
A new paper details GeoCetus, Italy’s open platform for tracking stranded cetaceans and marine turtles.
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Shanxi study adds baseline Neospora data for sheep and goats
A new Shanxi study gives veterinarians first baseline data on Neospora caninum exposure in local sheep and goats.
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GeoCetus maps decades of marine strandings data in Italy
A new paper details GeoCetus, an open platform tracking cetacean and sea turtle strandings across Italy.
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Experimental H5N1 vaccine shows promise in dairy calves and mice
University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers reported early H5N1 vaccine data showing strong immune responses in calves and protection in mice.
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Ontario Quarter Horse tests positive for strangles
A strangles case at a Wellington training facility adds to Ontario’s recurring equine biosecurity concerns.
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Mosquito season raises the stakes for equine vaccination
Texas A&M is urging horse pet parents and veterinarians to prioritize vaccination and mosquito control as seasonal arbovirus risk rises.
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Wisconsin mare’s strangles case exposes 40 horses in Jefferson County
A Jefferson County mare tested positive for strangles, with 40 horses exposed at a Wisconsin boarding facility.
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First PCR-confirmed feline hemoplasmosis case reported in Bosnia
A new case report highlights the first published PCR-confirmed feline hemoplasmosis case in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Study tracks movement and pathogen exposure in California donkeys
A new study links free-roaming donkey habitat use in California with AHV-5 and SEZ exposure patterns.
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Washington strangles case highlights intake biosecurity gaps
A confirmed strangles case in Grant County, Washington, exposed four horses after a recent equid purchase.
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African swine fever keeps pressuring Nepal’s pig sector
A new analysis suggests Nepal’s ASF outbreak is broader and more damaging than official figures show.
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Chiggers on dogs return as a seasonal itch issue
Whole Dog Journal highlights chiggers as a common seasonal cause of intense itching in dogs after brush and grass exposure.
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Georgia boarding facility reports 1 confirmed, 15 suspected strangles cases
A Lumpkin County boarding facility is under quarantine after one confirmed and 15 suspected strangles cases.
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Indiana reports EHM case in Elkhart County horse
A 2-year-old draft stallion in Indiana tested positive for EHM, and two more horses are suspected.
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Warm-bodied sharks and tunas face rising heat stress in warming seas
A new Science study finds warm-bodied sharks and tunas burn far more energy, raising overheating risk as oceans warm.
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Why environmental surveillance is gaining ground in poultry AMR
A JAVMA review says U.S. poultry AMR surveillance misses key environmental reservoirs on farms.
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Rinderpest’s eradication still shapes disease control 15 years later
Tufts says rinderpest’s eradication offers practical lessons for today’s livestock disease campaigns.
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Maryland EHV-1 case ends in euthanasia at Anne Arundel barn
A Maryland horse with EHV-1 was euthanized, with 29 others exposed at an Anne Arundel County boarding facility.
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Wisconsin strangles case highlights rescue movement risks
A Jefferson County mare tested positive for strangles, adding to recent Wisconsin and Michigan alerts.
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Study flags low rabies titres in many imported dogs
Nearly half of imported dogs in an Ontario study had low rabies titres, raising questions about vaccine records and import safeguards.
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Thailand study tracks 10 years of animal poisoning cases
A Thai poison center review found pesticides led animal poisoning cases, with dogs most affected and neurologic or respiratory signs tied to death.
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Study maps gene changes in ALV and pullorum co-infection
A new poultry study suggests ALV and pullorum co-infection may trigger distinct multi-organ disease pathways.
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Global review finds PRRSV remains widespread in pigs and wild boars
A new meta-analysis underscores PRRSV's global reach and the continuing surveillance burden for swine veterinarians.
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UT launches Center for Pet Family Well-Being
The University of Tennessee is expanding its pet health equity work into a new center focused on access to care and pet-inclusive family well-being.
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New review spotlights horses in Europe’s West Nile surveillance
A new review argues equine sentinel surveillance can strengthen West Nile early warning across Europe.
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Review warns borders and land use reshape wildlife disease risk
A new review says fragmented governance and land use are changing wildlife movement, genetics, and disease risk across the Carpathian Basin.
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Brazil study examines enteric pathogens in foals with and without diarrhea
A new Brazil study adds context to how veterinarians interpret fecal pathogen panels in foals with diarrhea.
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Swiss study links farm type to antimicrobial use in cattle and pigs
Swiss reporting data found higher antimicrobial use in dairy cattle on mixed farms, but lower use in finisher pigs.
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Rabies treatment debate turns against the Milwaukee Protocol
A new review argues the Milwaukee Protocol should be abandoned, putting the focus back on rabies prevention.
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Virginia confirms strangles case in Loudoun County horse
A Loudoun County Morgan mare tested positive for strangles after a new horse arrived from Georgia, with eight horses exposed.
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U.S. bird flu enters spring’s highest-risk window
As wild birds migrate, veterinarians face another high-stakes H5N1 season across poultry and livestock.
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Wisconsin mare tests positive for strangles after rescue transfer
A Jefferson County mare tested positive for strangles, highlighting intake and quarantine risks for newly arrived horses.
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Wisconsin mare’s strangles case highlights rescue intake risks
A Jefferson County mare tested positive for strangles, renewing focus on quarantine and intake biosecurity for newly arrived horses.
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Mpumalanga study points to smarter brucellosis surveillance
A South African study suggests routine Rose Bengal data can reveal when and where bovine brucellosis is more likely to be detected.
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Yale study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is declining in animals
New Yale findings suggest current SARS-CoV-2 variants may be less likely to infect and spread among animals.
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WormsAndGermsMap returns as a real-time disease tracking tool
Worms & Germs has revived its companion animal disease map, aiming to improve early visibility into infectious disease trends.
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California confirms 2 EIA cases in Stanislaus County horses
Two Quarter Horses in Stanislaus County tested positive for EIA, prompting quarantine and testing of 25 exposed horses.
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Florida horse euthanized after contracting strangles
A Columbia County strangles case ended in euthanasia, highlighting ongoing biosecurity risks for Florida equine facilities.
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UW researchers study tick hosts to sharpen disease control
A UW Vet Med project is tracing the hosts behind blacklegged ticks to improve Lyme disease prevention.
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UW Vet Med study zeroes in on tick ecology and Lyme risk
UW researchers are studying blacklegged tick ecology to improve control strategies as Lyme risk expands.
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Ontario training-facility Quarter Horse tests positive for strangles
A strangles case at an Ontario training facility adds to ongoing 2025 surveillance activity in the province.
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China review links canine and human leptospirosis risk
A new meta-analysis says leptospirosis in China remains a shared human-canine surveillance challenge.
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Review tracks the global footprint of Potomac horse fever agent
A new review suggests Neorickettsia risticii is more widely distributed, and more complex, than older maps implied.
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Urban giant African snails in Sarawak show helminth burden
A Sarawak study found 44% of urban giant African land snails carried helminths, underscoring One Health risks in human-animal environments.
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Kansas boarding barn reports equine influenza case in Quarter Horse
A Quarter Horse mare in Ellis County, Kansas, tested positive for equine influenza after developing respiratory signs.
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Kansas horse flu case puts boarding-barn biosecurity in focus
A Quarter Horse in Ellis County, Kansas, tested positive for equine influenza and is recovering.
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Review raises foodborne questions around Rhodococcus equi
A new review says livestock-associated Rhodococcus equi strains may matter more for human health than previously recognized.
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Maryland horse euthanized after EHV-1 case in Anne Arundel County
A Maryland horse was euthanized after testing positive for EHV-1, with 29 exposed horses under watch.
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Maryland EHV-1 case ends in euthanasia at boarding facility
A Maryland horse was euthanized after testing positive for EHV-1, with 29 horses reported exposed in Anne Arundel County.
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Bovine TB papers spotlight surveillance gaps in Mexico and Latin America
Two new papers argue bovine tuberculosis remains underrecognized in Latin America, with diagnostics shaping how risk is measured.
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Zoetis Foundation expands AVMF scholarships to $2.25 million
Zoetis Foundation and AVMF are expanding scholarships for veterinary and veterinary technician students starting in 2026.
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Equine influenza case confirmed in Montana
A quarantined horse in Gallatin County, Montana, tested positive for equine influenza.
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UK equine flu study ties autumn risk to horse movements
UK surveillance data link equine influenza outbreaks to autumn horse movements, especially recent arrivals from Ireland.
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Environmental sampling may outperform bird swabs in live poultry markets
A Duke-NUS-led study found air and cage sampling detected more poultry viruses than bird swabs in Cambodian live markets.
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Study finds H5N1 widespread in dead black vultures
UGA researchers found H5N1 in more than 84% of dead black vultures tested across seven Southeastern states.
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Study links toxocariasis exposure and eye findings in people, dogs
A southern Brazil study found 32.7% human Toxocara seropositivity and suggests canine eye findings may reflect shared exposure risk.
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Relative stability returns in Mexico after CJNG violence
Mexico has lifted some emergency restrictions after CJNG retaliation, but transport and field operations still face localized risk.
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Study supports proviral-load-based BLV control in Wagyu herds
A 7-year Japanese study found separation and selective culling reduced BLV prevalence in breeding Wagyu cattle.
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Botulism in dogs stays rare, but raw exposure adds new concern
New case literature highlights canine botulism as a rare but serious intoxication tied to carrion and possibly raw meat exposure.
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Delaware reports presumptive H5 HPAI in Kent County broiler flock
A Kent County commercial broiler flock is under quarantine after a presumptive H5 HPAI detection in Delaware.
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Study links pets to spread of invasive flatworm in France
A new study suggests dogs and cats can carry an invasive land flatworm on their fur, creating a new pathway for spread.
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Novel kirkovirus linked to equine colitis cases in early study
NC State researchers found a new kirkovirus more often in horses with colitis, but causation remains unproven.
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Natasha George highlights shelter medicine’s expanding role
A University of Arizona student profile underscores growing momentum behind shelter medicine, One Health, and access-to-care training.
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Nipah spillover risk puts veterinarians back in the prevention chain
A limited Nipah outbreak in India is renewing focus on how veterinarians can help prevent spillover before livestock or people amplify it.
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H5N1 updates put cats and cattle back in focus
A Washington cat death and Dutch dairy serology add fresh signals on H5N1 spillover across species.
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Study links some dog foods to higher climate impact than pet parents’ diets
A UK study found wet, raw, and meat-rich dog foods can carry far higher emissions than dry diets.
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Cornell podcast highlights behavior’s role in outbreak dynamics
Cornell’s Ana Bento says outbreak models work better when they account for behavioral change, not just pathogen biology.
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Cornell spotlights behavior as a key factor in outbreak spread
A new Cornell podcast argues outbreak models work better when they account for how behavior changes transmission.
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Behavior belongs in outbreak models, Cornell expert says
A new Cornell veterinary podcast argues that behavior can change how outbreaks spread, and how well interventions work.
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Spain’s ASF outbreak tests biosafety, wildlife control, and trust
Spain’s 2025 ASF outbreak near Barcelona raised lab-origin questions before genomic analysis pointed elsewhere.
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Parvo cases pressure clinics as vaccine gaps widen
Parvo clusters are straining clinics and shelters as under-vaccination and access gaps leave more puppies exposed.
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H5N1 keeps companion animals on the veterinary radar
Cats face the clearest H5N1 risk, especially through raw food, raw milk, and farm-related exposure.
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VETgirl podcast spotlights Echinococcus risk and One Health prevention
A new VETgirl episode highlights praziquantel, client education, and the veterinary role in reducing zoonotic Echinococcus risk.
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Fear Free podcast spotlights practical feline infectious disease risks
A Fear Free Pets episode revisits feline infectious disease prevention, testing, and clinic-ready protocols.
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Pig production still hinges on disease control and early management
A Vet Times review highlights how farrowing, colostrum, hygiene, and weaning decisions shape pig health and productivity.