Issue 23
Nationwide Search Concludes for State Veterinarian
 Effective Monday, November 5, 2018, Dr. Nora Wineland will replace Dr. James Averill as State Veterinarian and Animal Industry Division Director.
Dr. Wineland comes to AID from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service where she is the Director of the Center for Animal Welfare.
AID is excited to
welcome Dr. Wineland. She brings with her a commitment to protecting animal health and a
deep understanding of federal regulations, which is important to Michigan’s
farmers and ranchers.
Dr. Wineland received her bachelor’s degree in veterinary science as well as her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. She also earned her Master of Science degree from Colorado State University.
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Influenza Viruses
This summer, two fairs in Michigan had pigs that were
confirmed for swine influenza. In addition, one of those fairs had three
confirmed human cases of swine influenza. Influenza in swine (fever greater than 105°F) shown at
fairs and exhibitions is reportable in
Michigan. Veterinarians who work with fairs should be aware that Michigan
State University Extension and the AID have created and continue to
build a variety of resources for fairs and
exhibitions.
Mosquito-Borne Disease Season
Michigan has had two confirmed cases of West Nile virus in domestic animals. The first case was in a six-year-old cockatiel from Ingham County. The bird developed difficulties breathing and unsteadiness. The bird did not survive the disease and had known exposure to the outdoors and wild birds. The second case was in an unvaccinated, six-year-old mare from Gratiot County. The horse developed muscle twitching and was unable to raise her head. The owner elected to euthanize the horse and no quarantines were placed.
WNV is transmitted by mosquitos, with cases typically being seen between July and October, with a peak in the late summer and early fall. It’s important to remind equine clients that there is a vaccination for WNV and they should reduce their horse’s exposure to mosquitoes by bringing horses indoors from dusk till dawn and using approved mosquito repellants. They also should work to prevent mosquito breeding by eliminating standing water. Veterinarians can share this graphic on their social media pages to emphasize the importance of reducing the mosquito population around horses. WNV is a reportable disease and animals that may be affected should be reported to MDARD at 800-292-3939, or for after-hours emergencies at 517-373-0440.
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Contact the Animal Industry Division:
Constitution Hall
525 West Allegan Street
6th Floor, P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, MI 48909
800-292-3939
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