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New Information About an Old Virus: Canine Distemper Virus Management Update
Canine distemper virus (CDV) remains a source of significant illness and fatality in shelters across the United States in locations where access to resources and veterinary care including CDV vaccine are limited. With the support …
January 25, 2023Webinar November 22nd to Introduce Maddie’s Shelter Medicine 2023/2024 Internship
University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program is announcing a great opportunity to learn more about our 2023/2024 Shelter Medicine Internship through a live web conference on Tuesday November 22nd at 6pm CST. We have open …
November 9, 2022Updated quarantine guidelines for the intake and sheltering of dogs and cats exposed to SARS-CoV-2
Updated quarantine guidelines for the intake and sheltering of dogs and cats exposed to SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) Updated 4/15/2022 The following statement is endorsed by animal shelter veterinarians of the University of Wisconsin-Madison …
April 15, 2022Joint Statement From UW and UCD Shelter Medicine Programs on Commitment to Fighting Against Systemic Oppression
We also honor the deep commitment to caring and compassion expressed by so many in the animal welfare and veterinary professions. To be part of the solution to the violence and racism that threaten our …
June 12, 2020Shelter Medicine Programs’ Statement and Recommendations for Transport and Animal Movement During COVID-19 Pandemic- Updated 3/28/20
Updated 3/28/20 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program, University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, University of California- Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Cornell Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, Humane Canada, The Association for Advancement of …
March 28, 2020- More news
