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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially activated a Level 3 emergency response to New World screwworm (NWS) on June 11. Level 3 is the lowest level in CDC's 3-level response structure.
He Almost Became a Cop. Now Dr. Adam Cook Is One of Vet Med's Most Unexpected Voices.
Dr. Adam Cook went from wanting to be an LAPD officer to graduating OSU vet school during a pandemic. He trains jiu jitsu, he's vegan, and he has opinions about fantasy novels. Meet him.
She Slept in a Tent on a Remote Island to Monitor Killer Whales. Later She Released Seals Back Into the Wild.
Dr. Helena spent two months in a tent on a Canadian island monitoring killer whales. Later she was a seal vet on the Wadden Sea. This is what a wildlife medicine career actually looks like.
Why Every Veterinary Professional Should Be Paying Attention to the New World Screwworm's Return
Following the confirmation of multiple New World screwworm (NWS) cases in Texas, including one involving a dog, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented emergency measures aimed at preventing further spread of the parasite. Among the most notable actions is the temporary suspension of exports of several animal species from the United States to Mexico, including pet dogs.
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Generic Over-the-Counter Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old. This is the first generic animal drug authorized for use against NWS.
What If Your Dog Holds the Secret to Healthy Aging?
A new study from the Dog Aging Project has found that dogs and humans share remarkably similar metabolic signatures associated with lifespan, adding to growing evidence that our canine companions may be one of the most valuable models for studying aging.
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