The University of Wisconsin–Madison Shelter Medicine Program was recently interviewed by USA TODAY for an important article about pet adoption rules. Please read the full article “Strict pet adoption rules frustrate and defeat some animal …
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Shelter 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 …
Shelter Medicine Programs Endorse NACA Statement on Animal Control Functions During the COVID-19 Pandemic- 3/20/20
PDF of Endorsement 3/20/20 University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program, University of California-Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, Dr. Jeanette O’Quin of The Ohio State University, and the Association …
Animal Services’ Role in COVID-19 Support
3/21/20 COVID-19 Information for animal services, shelters and rescues– Animal shelters are being impacted by the current COVID pandemic. There are many questions about pets and coronaviruses including COVID-19, what role animal services should play in …
UW Shelter Medicine Assists With Cases of Influenza in Shelter Dogs
CONTACT : Sandra Newbury, sandra.newbury_@_wisc.edu, 608-335-2122 Nine dogs in two Oakland, California animal shelters have tested positive for canine influenza. The Shelter Medicine program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is working closely …
UW Shelter Medicine Program Assists Wisconsin Animal Shelters With Canine Brucellosis Response
Two dogs recently transported from overseas to animal shelters and rescue groups in Wisconsin have tested positive for canine brucellosis. The Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is …
UW Shelter Medicine Program Strategizes With Franklin County Dog Shelter
How can caring for fewer dogs each day mean you’re helping more dogs? How can dog care tasks be done in less time but with better results? These scenarios and more were explained to the …
H7N2 Influenza in Shelter Cats in New York City
Thanks to a historic collaborative outbreak response by organizations and agencies including Maddie’s Fund®, the ASPCA, the University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program, New York City Animal Care and Control, the New York City Department …
UW SHELTER MEDICINE, WVDL ASSIST WITH CASES of INFLUENZA in SHELTER CATS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/9/16 MADISON – Thirteen cats in a New York City shelter have tested positive for influenza A. One of them has died. The Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School …
Helping Shelters Respond to H3N2 Canine Influenza
In March and April of 2015 a novel strain of canine influenza, H3N2, was identified during an outbreak of canine respiratory disease in Chicago, IL. Our University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program has partnered with …