Weekly Disease Surveillance Scan (Apr 30-May 6)

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General / One Health

From the US: Fox that bit child had rabies

Bovine

Influenza D Virus in Cattle

Companion Animals

Pets and Ticks: evidence-based information on ticks and tick-borne disease of relevance to Canadian companion animals

Edmonton dogs fall ill after ingesting marijuana on walks

Equine

Georgia Mule Tests Positive for EHV-1

Research targets equine virus – Researchers at the University of Guelph are searching for clues to better manage a virus that can cause late gestation abortion in mares.

Swine

Great article by OAHN Swine Network member Dr. George Charbonneau: Access to Antimicrobials Key to Animal Welfare

PRRSV is also a summer disease; stay vigilant on defense

Check out the latest newsletter from the Swine Health Intelligence Network (SHIC). Great info on PRRS, SADS-CoV, PEDV, US and Global Swine Health Monitoring report and more!

Wildlife

City mice carry disease-causing bacteria with drug-resistant genes

From the US: Biologists keeping an eye on elk herds for incurable hoof disease

Scientists confirm ‘mad cow disease’ in camels sparking fears it could be passed to humans