While the world is still focused on SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, US animal health officials and poultry producers have been monitoring and taking action to prevent the
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What is the legal status of Sandra in the United States—the orangutan granted legal personhood status in Argentina?
By Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M. on
As reported by the Associated Press on November 7, 2019, Sandra, a 33-year-old orangutan that was granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina has moved to the Center…
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The Perils of Importation of Dogs from Egypt Acknowledged and Temporarily Ceased by US Government.
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Rabies is a nearly 100% fatal disease when unvaccinated animals and humans are exposed. As previously discussed the risk of exposure to rabies from dogs imported from other countries, especially…
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