FDA Approves New Oral Treatment for Poultry Mites
A new approach to controlling northern fowl mites, a common parasite in poultry, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—and Penn State researchers played a key role in the process.
New Study Maps U.S. Cattle and Hog Feeding Operations — and Reveals Health Risks
The United States is home to 15,000 cattle and hog feeding operations, responsible for 70% of the nation’s cattle and 98% of its hogs. Thanks to new research from the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we now have a clearer picture of where these operations are concentrated—and what that means for public health.
NDSU veterinarian advises cattle producers to be on the lookout for anthrax
An anthrax case has been identified in Stark County, North Dakota.
WSU Veterinary Students Showcase Cutting-Edge Research at National Symposium
Seven Washington State University veterinary students took center stage at the Veterinary Scholars Symposium in Spokane last weekend, presenting innovative research aimed at improving both animal and human health.
Beyond Animal Health: Elanco Fights Food Insecurity for 250 Families
Just a mile away from Elanco Animal Health’s soon-to-open headquarters, families in the area struggle to keep food on the table. To help, Elanco has launched a new initiative — Nutrition Secure Indy — designed to feed 250 local families for an entire year while studying how access to quality food impacts communities.
Addressing the bird flu outbreak requires a one health perspective integrating the entire dairy community
Since its emergence in US dairy cattle, highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu, H5N1) has defied control, spreading to other species and disrupting every stage of the dairy sector. A newly published invited review in the Journal of Dairy Sciencepresents the most comprehensive look yet at the virus’s impact and calls for a unified response.