On February 7, 2025 UWSMP hosted a follow-up discussion on the latest updates regarding H5N1 Influenza. This session provides critical insights into the virus, its potential impact ion shelter animals, key consideration for shelter medicine professionals, and how recommendations have been successfully implemented in shelters. View the recording here.
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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 possible infections, geared towards animal shelters, rescues, and access-to-care clinics. Please view the full presentation here. The Shelter Medicine Academic Collaborative also offers a live Google doc with the latest information on this fluid situation.