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Colorado Sun: Bat infected with disease that could devastate Colorado’s ecosystem is found in Longmont
The sick bat appeared to be dehydrated with brittle wings and couldn’t fly when a wildlife rehabber collected it from the Longmont bike path Feb. 29, CPW said. CPW collected biological samples and submitted them for testing at Colorado State University, which confirmed the presence of white-nose fungus in the bat.
Rocky Ford diagnostic lab interruption of service
As of March 1 and until further notice, the Rocky Ford lab will not accept necropsy cases.
The Denver Post: Is it safe to go to the dog park? The latest on the mysterious dog illness.
In a news release Monday, Dr. Michael Lappin, an internal medicine specialist and director of the Center for Companion Animal Studies at CSU, said it’s not clear why cases decreased but it could be related to pets spending less time in social situations with other dogs.
Fence Post: Canine respiratory illness cases down across Colorado; CSU continues to investigate fall spike
In Colorado, CSU experts have been working with partners across the state on multiple fronts to investigate the origin of last year’s elevated numbers, Dr. Michael Lappin said. Those efforts have included examining whether any of the previous spikes were the result of one of the 10 viruses or bacteria already known to cause canine respiratory disease, if any of those pathogens have changed or if there are any new causes.
Fox21: Dog respiratory illness cases down, cause under investigation
VIDEO: “The great news is that the number of cases being reported in Colorado has been dropping since our suspected peaks between August and December,” said Dr. Michael Lappin, an internal medicine specialist and director of the Center for Companion Animal Studies at CSU. “Why that trend is occurring is unknown but may be related to our pets spending less time in social situations that might include ill dogs during the winter months.”
Colorado Public Radio: CSU researchers say canine respiratory illnesses have dropped since its fall peak as they continue to study its origins
“Why that trend is occurring is unknown but may be related to our pets spending less time in social situations that might include ill dogs during the winter months,” said Dr. Michael Lappin, an internal medicine specialist and director of the Center for Companion Animal Studies at CSU.
Canine respiratory illness cases down across Colorado; CSU continues to investigate fall spike
Reports of canine respiratory disease in Colorado have dropped from peak case numbers last year, according to Colorado State University veterinary experts.
VHS Community: Serious fun in the Chemistry and Toxicology Lab
Diagnosing disease is a serious business, but the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's Chemistry and Toxicology Lab team finds ways to make the workday fun. The lighthearted group includes Lab Manager Kevin Daniels, part-time Lab Technician and part-time Quality Technician Alex Briggs, and section head and Clinical Diagnostics Associate Director Dr. Gary Mason.
VHS Community: Excellent handling of surgical biopsies provides peace of mind
The lab primarily handles surgical biopsies which, most often, have a veterinary care team and anxious owner waiting for results. The team also works with necropsy specimens to provide closure to owners or information on herd health. With that in mind, service excellence is critical, providing quick and accurate findings.
Denver Post: Experts stress caution during holiday season as mystery dog illness continues to circulate in Colorado
“CSU has been instrumental in helping increase diagnostic testing in hopes of finding a primary cause of the outbreak,” Gillian Gwartz, a program veterinarian in the State Veterinarian’s Office, said in the news release. “We still don’t have a single conclusive causative agent, but we’re working with select vet clinics to try to get more samples to see if we can find a pattern.”