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A closer look at One HealthDecember 11, 2024With the recent resurgence of infectious diseases, such as mpox, veterinarians are reminded of their unique position to address zoonotic diseases and implement the One Health framework.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Texas, Kansas dairy farmsMarch 28, 2024This is reported to be the first instance of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) affecting dairy cattle, and it is only the second occurrence of HPAI being identified in a ruminant species.
Was the canine respiratory illness in 2023 really a 'mystery'?February 26, 2024Generally, an outbreak of infectious disease would have an initial location and then would spread based on movement of the ill animals or contact with the initial source animals.
Human plague case in Oregan likely linked to pet cat, officials reportFebruary 13, 2024According to the Deschutes County Health Services, the disease was likely contracted by the person from a pet cat that has been symptomatic.
'Mysterious' respiratory illness plagues dogs in Oregon, other statesNovember 21, 2023More than 200 cases of sick dogs have been reported by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) since August 2023.
