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Disease Outbreaks & Information
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Lab that found antibiotics in jerky continues search
4/3/2013
Testing treats singly was possible key to discovery
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VIN solicits jerky-associated illness reports
1/15/2013
Research veterinarians seek solution to mystery
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Jerky treats recall not tied to mysterious pet illnesses
1/11/2013
Antibiotic residues detected by New York inspectors
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Swine flu outbreak continues to grow
8/24/2012
Summertime fairs advance spread, health officials say
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Pet treat investigation expands beyond chicken jerky
8/17/2012
FDA cites rise in complaints about duck, sweet potato products
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Veterinarians advise avoiding chicken jerky dog treats
5/25/2012
Attention to 6-year-old mystery intensifies
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Catching worms from pets: real risk or far-fetched?
2/15/2012
Veterinary personnel wonder whether to deworm themselves regularly
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Veterinarians serve family-health role in suspected zoonoses
2/10/2012
To test or not to test; that is the question
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Recent reports overstated canine influenza activity
1/23/2012
Some veterinarians suspect vaccine marketing clouds reality
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Spike in dog-flu reports attracts media attention
12/22/2011
Actual incidence is undefined
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FDA: Study of Salmonella in pet food just ‘routine’
11/18/2011
Agency downplays concern about contamination
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Jerky treats for dogs still suspected in illness
7/8/2011
Veterinarians advise caution in choosing snacks
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FAA spot inspects veterinary practices
11/5/2010
Surprise audits nab those who improperly package hazardous substances
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Recall issued of certain Blue Buffalo dog foods
10/8/2010
Excess vitamin D in food linked to illness in pets
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Germ that causes cat scratch disease not necessarily mild
9/20/2010
Veterinary professionals at risk of Bartonella infections
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Veterinarians report mysterious link between dog food and hypercalcemia
8/31/2010
Initial analysis: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Diet contains normal levels of calcium, vitamin D
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Sago palm poisoning cases increase
4/7/2010
Ornamental plant becoming popular nationally
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Canine flu: How big a threat?
11/17/2009
Clinicians grapple with immunization policy
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'Swine flu' could also be called ferret, feline and fowl flu
11/10/2009
H1N1 nimbly passes from humans to other species
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Pet Carousel pig ears, beef hooves under recall
11/9/2009
Products sold by PetSmart and other outlets
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Iowa cat tests positive for H1N1 virus
11/4/2009
First known feline case; role in transmission undetermined
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Following product recalls, Fanconi-like syndrome outbreak abates in Australia
9/23/2009
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Veterinarian dies after contracting Hendra virus
9/2/2009
CDC concerned about infectious disease control in veterinary practices
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H1N1 virus played no part in UC Davis worker's death
8/12/2009
Official cause of death pending
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UC Davis death prompts warning of Type A H1N1 pandemic flu
8/10/2009
Administrative assistant complained of flu-like symptoms prior to death
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Clostridium botulinum not detected, pet food maker says
6/17/2009
FDA action that stripped Evanger's ability to ship pet food based on paperwork flap, company says
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Media exaggerated threat of rabies strain that jumped species, epidemiologist says
6/10/2009
Bat rabies strikes foxes and skunks in Arizona
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Virbac recalls VeggieDent chews in Australia
6/4/2009
Action spurred by link to kidney disorders in dogs
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Strep zoo infects Philadelphia shelter dogs
6/4/2009
Lab results dismiss canine influenza, as reported by media
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Distemper strikes
5/18/2009
Leaders issue outbreaks warning, cite seasonal cases
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'Swine influenza' name sickens U.S. pork markets
4/29/2009
AVMA issues statement; efforts underway to rename virus
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International swine flu outbreak is fast-changing, mysterious
4/27/2009
Despite name, pigs are not implicated
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Guidelines raise bar on infection control in veterinary practices
2/17/2009
Report outlines safety strategy for protecting animals, staff, community
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Salmonella poisoning in dog linked to peanut-butter recall
2/12/2009
Officials tie first pet case to nationwide outbreak
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Pet food court settlement hung up by appeals
12/18/2008
23,000 pet owners filed claims to date
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Melamine turns up in Chinese dog food, Kills 1,500 raccoon dogs bred for their fur
10/23/2008
The latest melamine scandal in China has hit dogs again.
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Potential Salmonella contamination prompts Hartz recall
10/22/2008
Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips pulled from store shelves
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Melamine hangover lingers over pet food industry
10/13/2008
Latest China scandal, lawsuits, sales slump keep issue alive
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Arrests made in melamine contamination case
9/16/2008
Authorities link tainted milk to last year's pet food contamination
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State issues warning as rabies cases climb 60 percent
9/12/2008
Investigation underway, Georgia officials say
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Early test results show no new parvo outbreak, MSU says
9/4/2008
Unknown respiratory disease also strikes Michigan shelter
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Shortage of human rabies vaccine nears, CDC warns
8/27/2008
Agency asks DVMs to educate the public concerning ways to avoid exposure
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Mad cow case crops up in Canada
8/15/2008
Officials confirm disease in Alberta beef cow
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Mystery of illness associated with jerky treats persists
FDA advises continued caution
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Disease Outbreaks & Information
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Shortage of human rabies vaccine nears, CDC warns
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August 27, 2008
By:
For The VIN News Service
Atlanta — The supply of human rabies vaccine is dwindling, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to put a lock on its distribution until supply levels are restored.
To conserve limited resources, distribution of vaccine for pre-exposure prophylaxis now requires approval by state and federal authorities. Priority will be given to those with occupational rabies exposure risk, such as veterinary staff, animal-control officers and wildlife workers. The agency asks that vaccine administration be delayed until animal rabies testing or clinical observation is completed.
The shortage stems from a higher-than-expected use of Novartis' RabAvert rabies vaccine, officials say. In addition, Sanofi Pasteur recently announced the unavailability of IMOVAX until at least late September. CDC asks health-care providers and authorities to be conservative when it comes to the vaccine’s administration.
“Judicious and appropriate use of rabies vaccines is crucial to avert a situation in which persons exposed to rabies are put at increased risk due to depleted vaccine supplies,” agency officials say.
In the meantime, CDC encourages veterinarians and other health professionals to educate the public concerning precautions to avoid rabies exposure and action to take if exposure occurs. These safeguards include vaccinating pets and livestock that have close contact with humans, avoiding stray and wild animals and safely detaining biting animals.
For more information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5703a1.htm.
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