The total number of cases identified in domestic cats has risen to 85 since 2022.More cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic cats were identified following the cases in Oregon and California related to raw cat food and unpasteurized milk. In January,...
Dogs can get worms through licking or eating dirt, leaves, fecal material, and other things that are contaminated with parasite eggs.Worms, or intestinal parasites, can be a problem for dogs, especially those in poor condition. Luckily, available treatments are safe...
The influenza A(H5N1) virus currently circulating in the Americas belongs to an HPAI genotype resulting from recombination in wild birds in Europe and low pathogenic strains in wild and domestic birds during its global dissemination. In 2021, the virus spread through...
Scientists identified 77 suspected zoonotic cases, where bacteria likely transferred from dogs to humans, involving 164 strains across 17 U.S. states.Like Mary Mallon, or Typhoid Mary, pets can spread diseases caused by Salmonella without getting ill...
Dear Customers, Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to introduce our new serological test for the detection of Strangles in horses, ID Screen® Strangles Double Antigen ELISA (cat. STRANGDA). Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection of equids caused by...
A strain of bird flu, previously known to affect wild birds and poultry, has been detected for the first time in dairy cattle in Nevada in the US. The D1.1 strain has now been found in 6 dairy herds in Nevada. The strain was first detected on 31 January as a result...
The discovery will improve the accuracy of serological tests by using local strains instead of international viruses.Researchers have identified clusters of influenza A viruses in Colombia for the first time , which could significantly improve diagnostic testing for...
Tips for Dog Owners Near a Disaster ZoneReadiness tips for dog owners, as well as ways you can help—and ways you should not. Could you evacuate your home 15 minutes from now, with everything you would need to live with your pets in a hotel for a few days, weeks, or...
In Germany as well as in neighbouring the Netherlands, the dairy, beef and pig industries are all holding their breath as for the 1st time in 37 years a case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) emerged last Friday. The outbreak had led to a lot of immediate consequences....