Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology

This One Health approach to the flu would offer protection against the flu across the board and be safer for higher-risk populations than the traditional flu vaccine.

Despite the existence of highly effective vaccines, cases are on the rise. Its up to veterinarians to educate horse owners that this vector-borne disease still poses a very real threat.

Heartworm disease is affecting more dogs and cats in more parts of the country than ever, in part due to the long-distance transport of shelter animals. Here's what you need to know to educate your veterinary clients.

Injectable heartworm preventive is approved for dogs 12 months of age and older and provides 12 months of protection.

Its as important as the air you breathe and you should probably be wearing a veterinary surgical mask because of it. Lets talk biosecurity and the importance of universal precautions.

The short answer is yes, and the long answer is sort of and it depends. But what does that mean for your veterinary practice?

Southeast, Atlantic Coast and Midwest are of particular concern for veterinary parasites this year.

Preventing disease is a primary goal for general-practice veterinarians. It's time to better explain why they're important to pet owners, to make it easy as possible on pets and to help clients understand that vaccination is not as bad as they thinksay, with low-volume vaccines?

Controversial government research has come to a grinding halt, thanks to a watchdog group.

Give budding beekeepers advice from expert veterinarian Chris Cripps, DVM, on how to maintain healthy hives.

Should the unthinkable occur, the AVMA offers guidance for veterinary professionals on the best ways to cull large numbers of animals quickly, efficiently and humanely.

When one of your veterinary patients develops this ubiquitous veterinary infectious disease, try these diagnostic, treatment and prevention strategies.

Heres our regular rundown of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Hedgehogs are so cute that they can make you sick, literally. Here's what the CDC wants you (and your veterinary clients) to know.

With its monthly Top 10 Cities Heartworm Report, CAPC hopes to spread awareness of the growing threat of heartworm disease and prompt conversations in the clinic about the importance of year-round preventives and annual testing.

Immunizing mice via vaccine-laced food may slow the spread of Lyme disease in humans and animals, experts say.

Woodys Pet Food Deli has issued a recall, with the CDC warning the outbreak might be widespread in the turkey industry.

American Horse Council, AAEP, USDA pledge to keep U.S. horse herd healthy in case of a disease outbreak.

Study notes that highest period of shedding is after first infection, but cats arent totally immune from subsequent infection.

Research led by University of Maryland veterinary professor examines this parasites remarkable immune system.

The Asian longhorned tick is relatively small, but hardy, causing trouble for pets, wildlife, livestock and humans.

New priorities include clarifying testing recommendations and avoiding shortcuts during treatment.

Help enforce the importance of parasite prevention for new kitten owners with this printable handout.

Add some oomph to your heartworm prevention conversations with these tips.

Sure, youve heard of Old Yeller, but how about Teacake? Take a stroll through U.S. literary history to learn more about these renowned rabies cases from books, movies and televisionand dont forget that World Rabies Awareness Day is Sept. 28.

The my cat doesnt go outside excuse wont cut it anymore. Heres how to convert those resistant veterinary clients.

USDA urges bird owners to follow biosecurity measures to protect flocks, pets.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

With proper management by the owner and healthcare from the veterinary team, cats with this retrovirus can live longer, more comfortable lives.

Disease containment space comes with a checklist of requirementsbut dreariness isnt one of them. Check out these isolation ward photos from veterinary hospitals across the country to see how your colleagues care for these fragile patients while protecting the rest from outbreaks.