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What are the signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza?
Initial reports on the current strain of H5N1 point to a significant decrease in water consumption before an increase in mortality in positive flocks. If this occurs in your flock it should be investigated immediately.
Additionally, anyone tending to a flock should be on the lookout for any unexplained increase in mortality, decreased egg production, respiratory issues, quiet or depressed birds or neurologic (twisted necks) signs.
Make sure the people who work with your birds daily (either you or your workers) know what to look for. If you find one or two dead birds in your flock for a couple days in a row, and cannot explain their death, contact your veterinarian, even if all other birds look fine.
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory accepting EIA submissions through Global Vet Link
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is now accepting equine infectious anemia (EIA) submissions through Global Vet Link (GVL). The submissions can be created digitally through GVL enabling faster access to results without waiting to receive the copies of results through mail.
Complete electronic EIA submissions through Global Vet Link.
If you don't have access to GVL, you can signup for an account online.
Attention Ag Teachers!
Looking for a lesson plan for your classroom? You know Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom has excellent resources available for your students. Have you and your class brushed up on biosecurity lately? Now is a great time to introduce biosecurity or have a refresher with students before they head off to compete in their county fair this summer.
Here are specific lesson plans for several grade levels:
Not a teacher and still want to share the same biosecurity lessons with curious kids? There are free "Bring Home the Blue, Not the Flu! Preventing Disease in Animals and People" online courses available for a variety of ages.
USDA internship opportunity for DVM students
Are you a student who is currently applying to or enrolled in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program? If so, an internship with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service may be right for you!
The USDA is accepting applications for the Saul T. Wilson Jr. Internship program. Through this program, you will gain valuable, real-world experience in promoting and protecting the nation’s agricultural animal health. For example, on any given day, you might work in a pasture collecting statistical information, spend time in a laboratory analyzing data, or conduct routine tests alongside seasoned veterinarians.
Selected Saul T. Wilson, Jr. interns receive tuition assistance from USDA―up to $7,500 per year for undergraduate studies and $15,000 per year for graduate studies. After you successfully complete the program and have your DVM degree, you may be eligible for a permanent position as a Veterinary Medical Officer.
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