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Now Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 Northern Tier Shelter Fellowship Program!
You are invited to apply for the 2025-2026 University of Wisconsin Northern Tier Shelter Fellowship Program! The University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program’s Northern Tier Shelter Fellowship is a year-long program open to shelters in …
January 9, 2025Recommendations for monitoring and response to possible infections with avian influenza type A (H5N1) in cats for shelters, rescues, and access-to-care clinics
On December 20, 2024, the University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program hosted a webinar to discuss possible infections of avian influenza type A (H5N1) in cats. This webinar included recommendations for monitoring and response to …
December 23, 2024A Model Approach for Prevention of Transmission and Reducing Risk of Infections Associated with Brucella canis for Animal Welfare Organizations
Preventing transmission of Brucella canis is compatible with a community engaged risk reduction approach. Risk reduction strategies that recognize the importance of the human animal bond and …
August 15, 2024New 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, 2023Updated 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
BLACK LIVES MATTER. We have work to do, and we are committed to doing that work. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Program and the University of California-Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program stand in solidarity …
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, 2020Shelter 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 …
March 20, 2020COVID-19 Response: Limiting Non-Emergency Surgery in Shelters and Spay Neuter Clinics- Updated 3/16/20
3/16/20 Background: A recommendation to limit “non-essential” or “elective” surgical procedures has been made by the U.S. Surgeon General. While the American Hospital Association has responded to this recommendation by noting it is important for …
March 16, 2020Animal 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 …
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