Veterinarian News

CDC Walks Back Some of Slated Aug. 1 Regulations for Dog Importation to the U.S. from Rabies-free and Low Risk Rabies Countries

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced July 22 that it has substantially revised its new rule on dog importation to the U.S. as it relates to dogs from rabies-free and low risk dog rabies countries. The new importation requirements, which will take effect August 1, are meant to...

July 24, 2024

CDC Dog Importation Requirements – FAQ

AVMA created an FAQ for veterinarians which is linked here. The resource is also linked from this AVMA webpage on travel and transport: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-travel-and-transport...

June 20 NDSU-VDL CE Seminar – Cosponsored by NDVMA

The NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NDSU-VDL) Seminar is a day-long continuing education event hosted by NDSU VDL faculty at the Carrington REC. Its purpose is to provide current information on a variety of pertinent topics. The seminar will provide up to 8 hours of continuing education for DVMs approved...

May 17, 2024

USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza 

Federal Order to assist with developing a baseline of critical information and limiting the spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle  WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions...

Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Dairy Herds: Frequently Asked Questions

This is a rapidly evolving situation and USDA, as well as state and federal partners, are committed to sharing updates as information becomes available. Here, we are answering some of the most frequently asked questions about these detections. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/hpai-dairy-faqs.pdf...

April 23, 2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in TX, KS dairy cattle

(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) March 25, 2024—Continuing their investigation into a disease event affecting primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian...