Since being detected in South Carolina in mid-January, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has spread through commercial and backyard flocks along the East Coast and in the Midwest. On March 14, the first case of …
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Alumna Envisions, and Builds, a More Inclusive Veterinary Community
Posted onCara Williams has found a perfect fit as a veterinary medical officer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but she faced numerous hurdles on the way to her dream career. Feelings …
Collaborating on Chronic Wasting Disease
Posted onBy Alisyn Amant Together, researchers at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are working to uncover new insights into chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer populations. Building …
New Surgical Procedure Saves Parrot
Posted onBogey, a 24-year-old umbrella cockatoo, underwent multiple procedures over a span of 16 years for a recurrent, serious condition, but nothing worked. Kim Hannah, the founder and executive director of Exotic Avian Sanctuary of Tennessee, …
Successful Dairying Built on Cows’ Well-Being
Posted onThey hosted their first virtual workshops, offered virtual farm consultations, created guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19, and incorporated other changes to continue to support dairy industry professionals during these everchanging times Because that …