Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology

A recent study examined whether young puppies that attend socialization classes are really at an increased risk for this deadly viral disease.

Dr. Lindsay Ruland's clients, staff--even her children--experience symptoms she says seem related to canine condition reported in Ohio and Michigan.

Investigators continue to seek explanation for canine cases in Ohio, Michigan.

Veterinary, human medical researchers identify FIV peptide that kills HIV.

Zoetis affirms its commitment to finding a solution to help control the recent outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv).

Events will be held worldwide and across the United States.

The University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory began accepting test samples mere months after the PEDV outbreak began.

A case study of a neutered male domestic shorthaired cat who presented for evaluation of hyporexia and labored breathing of three weeks' duration.

Drs. Cook and Nelson offer an overview of diagnostics, treatment, prognosis and prevention for feline infectious peritonitis.

Need-to-know information about minimizing the risk of disease transmission and documenting infection incidence in a healthcare setting.

Mortality rate in suckling pigs as high as 100 percent creates potential impact on pork supply.

Skin graft techniques used in human medicine utilized in veterinary treatment of Northstar's wounds.

Elanco gains assets used for the production of bovine and feline vaccines.

Entire flock at Tyson-supplier farm euthanized as precaution.

Price tag now tops $1.2 billion.

Funds for high-risk NBAF project secured in 2014 federal budget, but not without request for state matching funds.

Producers who once ordered drugs direct from manufacturer will now need veterinary prescription.

Novartis parasiticide has been out of production since December 2011.

New status expected to be adopted at animal health assembly in May.

Vaccination recommendations can be confusing to pet owners. This toolkit delivers team training, free client handouts, exam room education strategies and more, all designed to make it as easy as possible for veterinarians and their teams to explain vaccinations to pet owners. (With an educational grant provided by Zoetis)

Cost analysis of the five most common preventive pet conditions in 2012 revealed.

Check off these precautions when handling patients with an infectious disease.

Has one of these resistant infections invaded one of your patients? What should you do now to eliminate the infection? Read on...

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Mizzou veterinarian sees large spike in bacterial infection.