Optimize your diagnostic testing with the best media for sample transport To maximize the diagnostic potential of your diagnostic samples, the WVDL recommends using M6 viral transport media (red arrow) or sterile saline for …
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Wisconsin Canine Influenza Cases by County for 2016
Wisconsin CIV PCR Positive Cases by County The PDFs below indicate which counties in Wisconsin had confirmed Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) cases in each of the first three months of 2016. To date, only three counties in Wisconsin …
Canine Influenza Virus Found in Cats
The following article is a re-print of one posted earlier this week on the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) website. The SVM’s Dr. Sandra Newbury and WVDL’s Dr. Kathy Toohey-Kurth have recently found a …
Canine Influenza Cases Confirmed in Wisconsin
CANINE INFLUENZA CASES CONFIRMED IN WISCONSIN Wisconsin Dog owners should be aware that several canine influenza virus (CIV) cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin since the beginning of the year. This virus is very easily spread …
WVDL collaborates with DNR on unexplained elk deaths
WVDL collaborates with DNR on unexplained elk deaths The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is undertaking an effort to reintroduce elk to the central part of the state and to supplement the current …
Canine Influenza Information for Veterinarians
Canine Influenza Information for Veterinarians What is the time course of infection? Specific infection studies have not been conducted with the new H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus strain circulating in the U.S., but based on other …
USDA Confirms H5N2 Avian Influenza in Jefferson County
Highly Pathogenic H5N2 Avian Influenza Confirmed in Wisconsin Poultry Flock CDC considers the risk to people from these HPAI H5 infections in wild birds, backyard flocks and commercial poultry, to be low WASHINGTON, April 13, …
Dog Owners Be Aware of Clinical Signs For Canine Influenza
Canine Influenza on the Rise in the Midwest Over 1,000 Dogs Have Been Affected in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana Recently reported in the Chicago area, canine influenza virus (CIV) has affected at least 1,000 …
Avian Influenza in Backyard Flocks
Bird Flu in Backyard Flocks What Poultry and Game Bird Owners Should Know Recently, highly pathogenic avian influenza (Bird Flu) was found in wild birds in Washington, Oregon, Utah, California and most recently in Minnesota. …
WVDL Microbiologist Participates in Local Outreach Program
WVDL’s Pfotenhauer Helps Eighth Graders Through Outreach (Note: Beth Pfotenhauer is a microbiologist with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. She is actively involved in community service and has recapped her most recent outreach involvement with …