Avian & Exotic

The vaccine from Zoetis, Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus, is for poultry and has been demonstrated to be safe, pure, and to have a reasonable expectation of efficacy

Originally found mostly in wild birds and poultry, H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1, was discovered in dairy cattle last month

The agency is urging producers to keep birds inside when possible

The CDC has reported a case in Louisiana where the patient is hospitalized and had a history of exposure to backyard poultry

The Captive Wildlife Protection Act, 2024 would require licensing for zoos, ban the use of wildlife animals for certain activities, and more

New research revealed that Lactobacillaceae abundance increased when male cynomolgus macaques were housed in pairs compared to living alone

Ethiqa XR now includes captive rodents and laboratory rabbits for 72-hour post-procedural pain management on its label

The initiative out of University of Pennsylvania will develop bat boxes to support the daily ends and health of bats

A case study of Olive, a 1-year-old female ferret, who was brought into the clinic presenting with GI symptoms

The decision marks the end of a US Fish and Wildlife Service review amid status listing controversy

An infant western lowland gorilla, who was the victim of poaching, was saved by Ape Action Africa

Bats are known carriers of a number of zoonotic diseases, but a recent study found no presence of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), talks about the avian respiratory system, including what makes birds susceptible to respiratory infections

The database contains materials from zoological institutes across the United States

Maizey the porcupine at the San Diego Zoo became the first to have a cesarean section in North America after birthing complications arose during labor

The document now provides guidance for veterinarians that pertains to additional species

A Cornell University study found an easily accessible spot to measure reptiles’ pulse rate, and that pulse rate corresponds to heart rate

A wild mountain lion is the first documented case in North America

Ophthalmologists at UC Davis removed the tumor and treated it with a new laser technology, photodynamic therapy

Read about how the highly pathogenic avian influenza was transmitted to cows, cats, raccoons, and dolphins, plus what steps are being taken to contain the spread

Researchers found evidence that H5N1 can be transmitted from cows to other mammals, including cats and raccoons

The list aims to ameliorate access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for veterinarians globally

The primate's guide to healing with nature

BioVaxys Technology Corp and SpayVac-for-Wildlife are partnering with a university in Thailand to test immunocontraception in Asian elephants

Born in Wales, the cub is a "symbol of hope" for wildlife conservation efforts

The individuals with H5N1, who worked in an egg layer facility in Colorado, have reported mild symptoms without hospitalizations.

USDA is providing additional emergency funding to curb the spread of H5N1 and launched a new program to help dairy producers monitor their herds’ health

Nebula is a 2-year-old 'axanthic blue' green iguana

Fenbendazole is indicated as a parasite preventive, which can be used as a tool by wildlife managers

New research suggests large avian species’ modular evolution is restricted because of greater skeletal stress