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Topic: Charles Hatcher
Live poultry commonly carry Salmonella bacteria. While not harmful to the birds, when humans handle birds, the bacteria can spread and cause extreme abdominal upset. In severe cases, the illness requires hospitalization and can be fatal. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee State Veterinarian reports West Nile Virus and Equine Infectious Anemia detected in TennesseeHorse Owners Urged to Take Precautions
A horse in Davidson County and a horse in Knox County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). A horse in Bedford County tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). Sick horses cannot directly infect people with WNV or EIA. ![]() Three new cases of horses sickened by viruses that infect the blood have been reported in Tennessee. Sick horses cannot directly infect people with West Nile Virus and Equine Infectious Anemia. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Agriculture reports Canine Influenza Detected in Dogs in Tennessee
The UT College of Veterinary Medicine recently confirmed detection of canine influenza (CI) in four dogs in East Tennessee. The illness in three of the dogs is believed to have originated at a dog show in Perry, Georgia. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee State Veterinarian Issues Poultry Health Advisory
“We are working to protect the poultry population from exposure to avian influenza,” State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher said. “The best way to protect your birds is to increase your biosecurity measures and particularly, to keep your birds at home for now.” ![]() H7N9 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detected at a commercial poultry farm in Lincoln County, Tennessee on March 4th. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fatal Horse Viruses Detected in West Tennessee
A horse in Dyer County and a horse in Gibson County both recently tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). A horse in Chester County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Sick horses cannot directly infect people with WNV or EEE.
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Tennessee Signs On to Plan to Protect Dairy Industry
Known as the Secure Milk Supply Plan, the agreement sets standards by which milk producers, haulers and processors would interact with animal health authorities to reduce the risk of spreading HMD during an outbreak. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health says Chicks and Ducks are cute, but not a good Easter GiftRisk of human Salmonella infections from contact with live poultry
Live poultry, especially baby poultry, commonly carry Salmonella germs. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Chicks and Ducks are cute, but not a good Easter GiftRisk of human Salmonella infections from contact with live poultry
Live poultry, especially baby poultry, commonly carry Salmonella germs. People can get Salmonella from contact with the birds or their environments. These germs can contaminate a bird’s body and anything in the area where they are displayed or housed, such as cages or coops. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee identifies Large Animal Care Shortage AreasVeterinarians Can Apply for School Loan Repayment Program
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) will pay up to $25,000 each year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in an underserved area for three years. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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