A Family Veterinarian

06/26/2024

Finland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination as soon as next week to some workers with exposure to animals, health authorities said on Tuesday, making it the first country in the world to do so.

06/25/2024

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06/18/2024

Dr. David Ramey is a 1983 graduate of the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

06/17/2024

Here is Dad right after our veterinary clinic opened with Ed’s Mom, my Mom and Ed’s sister

06/16/2024

06/16/2024

06/14/2024

I remember thinking as a child that turtles could get out of their shells, if they wanted to. In reality, their spines are fused to their shells. Almost all turtle species have a carapace made of bony plates fused together (similar to a human skull). Those bony plates are covered by scutes made of keratin, the small material that gives different species horns, nails and beaks.

Leatherback sea turtles are the exception to that rule. Their shell is made of osteoderms, bony deposits that are embedded in the thick leathery skin of the carapace. Osteoderms are interconnected in a way similar to how puzzle pieces fit together. The spine of a leatherback is connected to the shell with a cartilage.

06/13/2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Soaring birds — like osprey, eagles, falcons, even vultures — can stay aloft in the air seemingly forever, rarely flapping their wings.…

06/12/2024

06/11/2024

Hurricane season commenced on June 1, and Dr. Lawrence Garcia, medical director of the UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service Team -- who responded to Hurricane Ian in late 2022 as part of the UF VETS team -- understands as few others do, what these types of disasters can mean for animals. He offers tips on how to make sure you are as prepared as possible to care for your pet before, during and after a hurricane event. Thank you, Dr. Garcia! https://bit.ly/3VsCy1h

05/31/2024

Nile monitor lizards are established in Lee, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. They've also been spotted in Broward County.

05/25/2024

Equine vision ❤️

05/23/2024

The Michigan dairy worker had mild eye symptoms from the infection and has recovered, health officials said. The worker had been in contact with cows presumed to be infected.

05/05/2024

Let's paws for a moment to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! 🐾 Whether they're sporting sombreros, enjoying a siesta in the sun, or sneaking a cold one, our furry friends always know how to fiesta! Wishing everyone a festive and fur-tastic Cinco de Mayo celebration!

(Photo compliments of Michelle, Sally ‘23 & the Parson Posse!)

05/05/2024

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05/03/2024

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-health-officials-warn-dairy-workers-are-risk-bird-flu-2024-05-03/

U.S. health officials on Friday warned that dairy workers remain at risk from the H5N1 bird flu virus that is infecting dairy herds, and urged them to wear protective gear to avoid infection.

05/02/2024

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People living in Clermont, Florida, are reporting more monkey sightings. One woman, Aime Krug, saw a monkey walking around on the roof of a home in the 400 b...

05/01/2024

Mammal-to-mammal transmission raises new concerns about the virus's ability to spread.

05/01/2024