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State veterinarian says bird flu poses no threat to milk or food

(1 days ago) WEBTwo weeks after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented mandatory testing and in response to the spread of bird flu within the nation’s livestock sector, there are still no confirmed cases of the H5N1 influenza virus in Illinois.. This is according to Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) State Veterinarian Mark Ernst, …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2024-05-10/state-veterinarian-says-bird-flu-poses-no-threat-to-milk-or-food-supplies

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Officials issue warning for pet owners amid historic cicada …

(5 days ago) WEBWatch 24/7 free news online with NBC 5 Chicago’s stream "This natural phenomenon hasn’t taken place in more than 200 years, as billions of cicadas are expected to emerge in Illinois in late

https://www.nbcchicago.com/cicadas-illinois-chicago-2024/officials-issue-warning-for-pet-owners-amid-historic-cicada-emergence/3429906/

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Alerts and Important Animal Health Information - Illinois

(7 days ago) WEBAny owners or veterinarians who have seen cattle with unexplained symptoms should contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217-782-4944 or USDA at 217-547-6030. For additional information, please visit the links below and review the attached documents: CDC Information Regarding Human Health Risk.

https://agr.illinois.gov/animals/animalhealth/alerts-and-important-animal-health-information.html

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Four new animal protection bills set to become Illinois law

(5 days ago) WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 29, 2023)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) released its 2023 Illinois Humane Scorecard that grades Illinois lawmakers on their efforts to promote animal welfare during the 2023 session, including four new animal protection bills set to become law. “We are thrilled to announce the results of our

https://hslf.org/press-release/2023/08/four-new-animal-protection-bills-set-become-illinois-law

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Animal Health & Welfare - Illinois

(Just Now) WEBThe local authority to contact would be either Animal Control or local law enforcement. If you are unsure if your concern should be reported to the Illinois Department of Agriculture or local authorities, please reach out to us at (217) 782-4944 for further guidance. How to report an animal running at large.

https://agr.illinois.gov/animals/animalhealth.html

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Illinois Department of Public Health Warns Public to Watch Out for

(4 days ago) WEBSPRINGFIELD –With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of rabid animals, especially bats, as they become more active this time of year. IDPH has received reports of four rabid bats in the state since May 15 from Champaign, Jackson, Macon and Will counties. “While …

https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2022/may/illinois-department-of-public-health-warns-public-to-watch-out-f.html

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A man died from rabies after waking up to a bat in his …

(6 days ago) WEBA man in northeastern Illinois died from rabies about a month after apparently being infected by a bat he found in his room, marking the first human case of the virus in the state since 1954

https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/29/us/illinois-rabies-death/index.html

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COVID-19: Advice for Veterinary Practices - Veterinary Medicine at …

(9 days ago) WEBBest Practices for Vet Practices. This list of recommendations was compiled in March of 2020 by Dr. Ashley Mitek from information provided by the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, the Illinois Department of Public Health and Department of Agriculture, and Dr. Jim Lowe of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary …

https://vetmed.illinois.edu/2021/08/31/covid-19-recommendations-for-veterinary-practices/

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There's a shortage of vets to treat farm animals. Pandemic pets are

(Just Now) WEBA sharp increase in pet ownership during COVID-19 has contributed to an exodus of vets from the farm sector as they opt for better paying and less dangerous "companion" animal practices. There's a shortage of vets to treat farm animals.

https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-12-19/theres-a-shortage-of-vets-to-treat-farm-animals-pandemic-pets-are-partly-to-blame

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker Encourages Illinois Residents to Adopt as Animals

(2 days ago) WEBWTTW News reported earlier this month on the increasing number of strays and a rising euthanasia rate the city-run Chicago Animal Care and Control. Euthanasia is up at least 25% compared to last year due to a surge in animal intake driven by stray animals. The city shelter has seen a 60% increase in strays so far this year compared to …

https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/13/gov-jb-pritzker-encourages-illinois-residents-adopt-animals-shelters-experience

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News Bureau ILLINOIS

(6 days ago) WEBThe News Bureau, part of Strategic Communications and Marketing, generates and coordinates news coverage of the Urbana-Champaign campus This lab is part of the U.S. Department of …

https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/1127153832

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Helping Your Animal with Behavioral Issues - Veterinary Medicine …

(2 days ago) WEBThe sessions focus on identifying the problems and triggers your animal is experiencing. Drawing on her research and 40 years of experience, Dr. Houpt offers various methods for behavior modification as well as some medication options. Participants may ask questions directly to Dr. Houpt at the end of each session. Sessions begin at 6 pm …

https://vetmed.illinois.edu/2021/09/27/helping-your-animal-with-behavioral-issues/

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Rabies - Illinois Department of Public Health

(4 days ago) WEBRabies can affect all mammals. Since 1995 in the United States, more than 7,000 animals per year--most of them wild--have been diagnosed as having the disease. The disease is found in all states except Hawaii, as well as in Canada, Mexico and most other countries around the world. In wild animal species, rabies is more common in bats, skunks

https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/rabies.html

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Brookfield Zoo vaccinating animals against COVID-19 AP News

(2 days ago) WEB“We know a variety of animal species can transmit and become sick from coronaviruses,” said Dr. Mike Adkesson, vice president of clinical medicine at the Chicago Zoological Society, which manages the zoo. “Vaccinating animals is not only important for their own health, but healthy animals help keep humans healthy, too,” he said.

https://apnews.com/article/health-chicago-coronavirus-pandemic-animals-illinois-fd837f654d8618d157f56cb3423217f0

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Owner of nonprofit cat organization faces animal cruelty charge

(6 days ago) WEBThe owner of a South Side not-for-profit that sought to care for the city’s feral cat population now faces charges of animal cruelty after authorities last month allegedly found five dead

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/13/animal-cruelty-charges-filed-against-founder-of-south-side-feral-cat-not-for-profit/

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Waukegan opens new animal control facility - Chicago Tribune

(1 days ago) WEBElliott and Mayor Ann Taylor officially opened the new Waukegan Police Animal Control facility Thursday, replacing an aging, smaller shelter with a state-of-the-art building containing 20 spacious …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/10/waukegan-opens-new-animal-control-facility-our-animals-are-safe-here/

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Reportable Diseases - Illinois

(Just Now) WEBTo report these diseases after hours, on weekends, or holidays, contact the Illinois Emergency Management Agency at 800-782-7860 and the duty officer will contact the Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare. All other diseases should be reported utilizing the Reportable Animal Disease Form above. When reporting confirmed cases please have …

https://agr.illinois.gov/animals/animalhealth/reportable-diseases.html

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Animal-rights group issues complaint against UI in - The News …

(9 days ago) WEBChampaign, IL (61820) Today. Cloudy with periods of light rain. High 67F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%..

https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/courts-police-fire/animal-rights-group-issues-complaint-against-ui-in-death-of-4-lab-mice/article_00783e8b-816c-55ab-bf48-df52bedff7e3.html

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Dearth of Rural, Large Animal Veterinarians - Veterinary Medicine …

(2 days ago) WEB“The consequence of producers doing their own vet work is, it’s harder to employ veterinarians in that area,” says Jim Lowe, University of Illinois associate dean of online programs and Extension in the College of Veterinary Medicine. “It takes a lot of cows to support a large-animal vet. That’s just an unfortunate fact.”

https://vetmed.illinois.edu/2023/11/17/dearth-of-rural-large-animal-veterinarians/

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State veterinarian says bird flu poses no threat to milk or food

(6 days ago) WEBTwo weeks after the U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA] implemented mandatory testing and reporting for interstate movement of dairy cattle in response to the spread of bird flu within the nation’s livestock sector, there are still no confirmed cases of the H5N1 influenza virus in Illinois.. This is according to Illinois Department of …

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2024-05-10/state-veterinarian-says-bird-flu-poses-no-threat-to-milk-or-food-supplies

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Supreme Court’s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could …

(3 days ago) WEBStates control farm animal welfare. Congress has remained mute on standards for handling farm animals, which are not covered under the 1966 Animal Welfare Act. Consequently, each state regulates

https://theconversation.com/supreme-courts-ruling-on-humane-treatment-of-pigs-could-catalyze-a-wave-of-new-animal-welfare-laws-205548

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Animal Population Control - Illinois Department of Public Health

(1 days ago) WEBThe Animal Control Act and the Illinois Public Health and Safety Animal Population Control Act have been amended by Public Act 100-0787 . New legislation has been enacted transferring funding to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and more information can be found on their website. **Applications are no longer being

https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/animal-population-control.html

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Environmental Changes Are Fueling Human, Animal and Plant …

(3 days ago) WEBBiodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/health/environment-climate-health.html

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USDA, HHS Announce New Actions to Reduce Impact and Spread …

(2 days ago) WEBOn March 25, 2024, immediately following the first detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle in the Texas panhandle region, USDA and HHS began their work to understand the origin of the emergence and its potential impact in bovines and humans. USDA experts also took swift action to trace animal movements, began sampling to assess the disease …

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2024/05/10/usda-hhs-announce-new-actions-reduce-impact-and-spread-h5n1

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ACES senior on improving veterinary mental health, compassion …

(6 days ago) WEBStudents in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are often drawn to careers enhancing the well-being of animals. However, veterinary careers aren’t without stress, and mental health care is often lacking for professionals in the field. To highlight this Mental Health Awareness Month, animal …

https://aces.illinois.edu/news/aces-senior-improving-veterinary-mental-health-compassion-animals

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Center for One Health - Veterinary Medicine at Illinois

(8 days ago) WEBThe first One Health Illinois summit was held in February 2010 and convened invited experts from academia, government, and the private sector to assess the health of human, animal, and ecosystem communities in Illinois and to direct the future plans of the center. An additional $465,000 in federal funding was authorized in 2010.

https://vetmed.illinois.edu/about-the-college/center-for-one-health/

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More than 60 Illinois dogs are competing in New York's …

(6 days ago) WEBContestants come from 50 states and 12 countries, with 2,500 dogs taking part. Only one dog from Illinois will compete in the obedience category. The show continues through Tuesday, when the best

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/12/60-illinois-dogs-new-yorks-westminster-dog-show-animals-pets-competition-trainers

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Animal Health / Welfare Laws - Illinois

(7 days ago) WEBAnimal Welfare. Animal Control Act. Animal Control Rules. Rabies Vaccination Tag Color and Shape. Animal Welfare Act. Animal Welfare Rules. AAEP Care Guidelines for Equine Rescue and Retirement Facilities. Feeding Garbage to Animals (720 ILCS 5/48-7) Humane Care for Animals Act.

https://agr.illinois.gov/animals/animalhealth/animal-health-welfare-laws.html

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New MSU research to explore influenza outbreak in cattle

(6 days ago) WEBMore than 300 MSU faculty conduct leading-edge research on a variety of topics, from health and climate to agriculture and natural resources. Originally formed in 1888 as the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, MSU AgBioResearch oversees numerous on-campus research facilities, as well as 15 outlying centers throughout …

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/new-msu-research-to-explore-influenza-outbreak-in-cattle

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State unveils new public health emergency response strategy post …

(Just Now) WEBSPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Illinois is changing the way they respond to public health emergencies. Officials just released two new reports on how the state handled the COVID-19 pandemic and steps to take to handle future public health emergencies. The state released two reports. One report is

https://newschannel20.com/news/local/state-unveils-new-public-health-emergency-response-strategy-post-pandemic

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WEBA cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, an Ascension spokesperson told CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Evidence against former AT&T exec overlaps Madigan case

(6 days ago) WEBNews Crime and Public Safety. Then-president of AT&T Illinois Paul La Schiazza in Chicago in 2014. (E. Animal cruelty charges filed against founder of South Side feral cat not-for-profit

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/13/were-on-the-friends-and-family-plan-now-new-details-emerge-in-alleged-att-scheme-to-bribe-house-speaker/

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Animal Welfare - Illinois

(5 days ago) WEBThis is a summary of information regarding Animal Health and Welfare licenses in compliance with 225 ILCS 605 (Illinois Animal Welfare Act), 225 ILCS 620 (Illinois Feeder Swine Dealer Licensing Act), 225 ILCS 645 (Illinois Livestock Dealer Licensing Act), 225 ILCS 635 (Illinois Horse Meat Act), and 225 ILCS 655 (Illinois Slaughter Livestock …

https://agr.illinois.gov/animals/animalhealth/animal-welfare.html

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News - Veterinary Medicine at Illinois

(3 days ago) WEBFooter Left. College of Veterinary Medicine 3505 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building 2001 S Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL 61802. Footer Left. Phone: 217.333.2760

https://vetmed.illinois.edu/news/

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Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled

(Just Now) WEBHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine that is showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths, his office said Wednesday.. Xylazine, which is being mixed into …

https://apnews.com/article/xylazine-tranq-drug-opioids-pennsylvania-94a8fff08e48e4a9cce8b653e85c64b5

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Animal Import - Illinois

(4 days ago) WEBBe advised that processing of these requests may take up to 48 hours and no permits will be processed on weekends and holidays. Questions regarding permits can be answered by contacting the Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare at (217) 782-4944. All cervidae must also be in compliance with the Illinois Wildlife Code.

https://agr.illinois.gov/animals/animalhealth/animal-import.html

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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents …

(7 days ago) WEBNew parents contend with an average of $3,000 of medical debt : Shots - Health News Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/09/1250233411/childbirth-pregnancy-medical-debt

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