Canine Influenza Virus 2017: Beyond two show dogsJune 7, 2017Since the canine influenza virus (CIV) H3N2 strain first emerged in Chicago in 2015, it has spread somewhat sporadically throughout the U.S. However, in late May, it turned up once again; the epicenter might have been two dog shows.
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UC Davis creates test for equine SCCJune 6, 2017There’s still no cure for Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in horses, but a new study from UC Davis can help detect horses at risk for it. SCC is one of the most common cancers that hits equines in their eyes, and the second most common tumor in horses, according to UC Davis.
VIN Foundation announces winners of essay competitionJune 6, 2017The VIN Foundation, part of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), has announced the winners of its first annual Solutions for the Profession Competition.
Trupanion to honor veterinarians on June 18June 6, 2017Veterinarians: Get ready to be appreciated. The 3rd annual Veterinarian Appreciation Day, created by Seattle-based pet insurance company, Trupanion, is on June 18.
Fear Free surpasses 14,000 veterinary enrollees for certificationJune 6, 2017The Fear Free training and certification initiative announced it has enrolled more than 14,000 veterinary professionals in its certification program, with around 5,500 already having achieved certification.
Merck Seeks 2017 World Rabies Day Awards submissionsJune 6, 2017For the second consecutive year, Merck Animal Health (MSD Animal Health outside the U.S. and Canada) will recognize individuals and organizations who work to prevent rabies in their communities through the World Rabies Day Awards.
Knoxville, Tenn., region confirms canine influenza casesJune 6, 2017The Virology Laboratory at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine confirmed two cases of type A influenza in dogs in the Knoxville region from samples received June 5.
AAHA pushes for accreditation-only membership modelJune 2, 2017The American Animal Hospital Association is making good on its promise of no more nonaccredited memberships, as the Lakewood, Colo.-based organization phased out nonaccredited memberships permanently as of June 30.
Chinese vaccine lab to move into KC Animal Health CorridorJune 1, 2017KC Animal Health Corridor of Kansas City, Mo., will soon be getting some new neighbors in its new K-State Office Park Phase II building. That’s because Jinyu Bio-technology Co., Ltd. (also known as Jinyu Corp), has announced will open a vaccine research lab and office in the new building in 2018.
Canine influenza virus rears its head in FloridaJune 1, 2017The H3N2 strain of canine influenza virus that affected Chicago pets in 2015 has been reported in 12 dogs in Florida, according to Jerry Klein, DVM, chief veterinary officer for the American Kennel Club.
