This guide from USDA Rural Development (RD) provides an overview of programs and services that could be used to support rural residents, businesses, and communities impacted by disasters in long-term recovery and planning efforts. Programs are categorized by customer eligibility and […]
Read MoreVersion 2 of the Zoonotic Influenza Detection, Response, Prevention and Control Reference Guide , originally released in 2022 as a repository of up-to-date information on animal and zoonotic infuenzas, is now available on the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) website. […]
Read MoreThe Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) recently launched a Safety Committee Resource center including sample guidelines, example documents, and other resources that have been vetted by the AZA Safety Committee. Current resources include: Updated example practices documents Select conference […]
Read MoreNovember 19th & 20th, 9am – 5:30pm ET Register: https://whova.com/portal/registration/batwe_202505/ The USDA APHIS Center for Animal Welfare is hosting a 2-day virtual symposium on enrichment and environmental enhancement for avian species in human care. Topics covered include: avian intelligence types […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented on December 18th, 2024 This webinar will provide key information and updates regarding the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak. Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will give an overview of […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented on August 13th 2024 This session will provide an overview of how zoo and aquarium professionals can help the animals in their care develop healthy coping skills and become better prepared for stressful events. Participants […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented on August 7th, 2024 This seminar, organized in collaboration with the AAZV Animal Health and Welfare Committee, was originally held on Wednesday, August 7th. Attendees of the live webinar were eligible to earn up to […]
Read MoreRecord-breaking heat waves continue across much of the US, with temperatures predicted to reach 10 – 30 degrees above average. The resources below include helpful information on how to protect humans and animals during extreme heat. Heat-Related Illnesses and First Aid – […]
Read MoreThe Infectious Disease Manual, compiled by the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)’s Animal Health and Welfare Committee, was designed as a starting reference point for information on the infectious diseases that affect zoo and wild animal species in managed […]
Read MoreSince March 25th the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed detections of HPAI A (H5N1) in dairy herds in 8 States (ID, KS, MI, NC, NM, OH, SD, TX), with tests indicating it is the same strain and […]
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