Outbreaks
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.
Disease & outbreaks
Outbreak tracking, epidemiology, emerging diseases, zoonotic concerns, surveillance data.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Brazil foal study highlights limits of one-off enteric test results
A Brazil study found enteric pathogens in diarrheic and non-diarrheic foals, reinforcing the need to interpret fecal tests in clinical context.
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Brazil foal study sharpens the picture on diarrhea pathogens
A Brazil study suggests enteric pathogens may be common in foals with and without diarrhea, complicating test interpretation.
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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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China review finds ongoing human and canine leptospirosis burden
A new meta-analysis suggests leptospirosis remains a meaningful One Health challenge across China.
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Companion animals move into sharper focus in H5N1 response
Cats are emerging as a key H5N1 risk group, pushing vets to rethink triage, PPE, testing, and raw diet counseling.
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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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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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H5N1 cases in a Washington cat and Dutch cows sharpen vigilance
A dead cat in Washington and seropositive Dutch dairy cows highlight H5N1 surveillance gaps across species.
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H5N1 puts new pressure on companion animal practice
Cats are emerging as a key H5N1 concern, with raw milk and raw pet food now central to veterinary risk discussions.
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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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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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Mexico regains relative stability after CJNG retaliation
Mexico is stabilizing after post-CJNG violence, but veterinary logistics and surveillance could still feel aftershocks.
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Mpumalanga lab data point to brucellosis surveillance hotspots
A South African study found bovine brucellosis RBT positivity shifted by year, season, and district from 2021 to 2024.
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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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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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Review links borders and land use to wildlife disease risk
A new review says political borders and land-use change are reshaping wildlife movement, genetics, and disease risk in the Carpathian Basin.
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Review maps Potomac horse fever pathogen’s global footprint
A new review suggests Potomac horse fever ecology and risk may be broader than many clinicians assume.
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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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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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Two California horses test positive for equine infectious anemia
Two Quarter Horses in Stanislaus County tested positive for EIA, prompting quarantine and retesting of 25 exposed horses.
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UK tick-borne disease risk is widening for pets and people
UK surveillance and veterinary guidance show a broader, more complex tick-borne disease threat, including Lyme disease and canine babesiosis.
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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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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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Virginia confirms equine strangles case in Loudoun County
A Morgan mare in Loudoun County tested positive for strangles after a recent horse movement exposed eight horses.
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Why the UK tick-borne disease threat is changing for dogs
Lyme disease remains the main UK tick threat, but babesiosis and shifting surveillance data are changing the veterinary picture.
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Wisconsin rescue mare’s strangles case highlights intake risk
A Wisconsin mare from a rescue tested positive for strangles, underscoring quarantine and intake biosecurity gaps.
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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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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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Brazil study probes pathogen patterns in foals with and without diarrhea
A Brazilian study compares enteric pathogen detection in diarrheic and healthy foals, highlighting the limits of PCR-only interpretation.
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Companion animals and H5N1: What vets and pet parents should know
Federal agencies are warning that raw food, raw milk, and farm exposures can put cats and dogs at risk for H5N1.
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H5N1 guidance sharpens for cats, dogs, and veterinary teams
New guidance puts cats, raw diets, and clinic biosafety at the center of the H5N1 conversation.
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Leptospirosis remains a One Health surveillance gap in China
A new review finds persistent human and canine leptospirosis risk in China despite long-term declines in reported human incidence.
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Mexico steadies after CJNG violence, but risks remain
Security conditions in Mexico are improving after CJNG reprisals, though supply and travel risks remain.
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UK tick risks shift as Lyme and babesiosis concerns evolve
UK surveillance and prior outbreak data suggest tick-borne disease risks are becoming more dynamic for pets, vets, and public health.
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Why the UK tick threat is becoming harder to predict
New surveillance suggests UK tick risks are shifting, with implications for Lyme disease and canine babesiosis.
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H5N1 keeps cats, raw pet food, and exposure history in focus
As H5N1 spreads across species, veterinarians are being urged to watch cats, raw diets, and household exposure risks.
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H5N1 risk in companion animals is becoming a clinic issue
Federal guidance is sharpening around H5N1 risks in cats, raw diets, and veterinary infection control.
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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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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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Michigan strangles case highlights ongoing equine biosecurity gaps
A Michigan gelding’s strangles case, and a murky Wisconsin report, underscore the need for tighter intake quarantine and monitoring.
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New reviews widen the map for Potomac horse fever risk
Two new reviews suggest Neorickettsia risticii risk may be broader than traditional Potomac horse fever maps imply.
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Ontario Quarter Horse tests positive for strangles
A Wellington County case has put an Ontario training facility under voluntary quarantine.
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Tick threats are shifting for UK pets, vets, and public health
New UK data show tick risk is broadening, with Lyme disease pressure and babesiosis still on the veterinary radar.
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Wisconsin mare with rescue history tests positive for strangles
A quarantined Jefferson County mare highlights ongoing strangles risk tied to horse movement and rescue intake.
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Wisconsin strangles case exposes 40 horses at Jefferson County barn
A Wisconsin mare tested positive for strangles, with 40 horses exposed at a Jefferson County boarding facility.
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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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Florida horse euthanized after contracting strangles
A Columbia County strangles case ended in euthanasia, highlighting ongoing biosecurity risks for Florida equine facilities.