UNEXPLAINED DEATHS, CANINES – USA (MULTISTATE)(04)
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Recurrent outbreaks of severe respiratory disease characterized by coughing and fever have occurred in greyhounds at racing kennels in the U.S. in recent years. In January 2004, a typical outbreak occurred in 22 racing greyhounds in Jacksonville, Florida. Most of these dogs had fevers and cough, but 8 died from hemorrhagic pneumonia. I Continue reading Canine flu 2
SITUATION: University of Florida researchers report that outbreaks of canine influenza virus, which causes an acute respiratory infection, have been identified in dogs in shelters, humane societies, boarding facilities and veterinary clinics in Florida; predominantly in Broward, Dade, Palm Beach and Duval counties. This highly contagious virus is a newly emerging respiratory pathogen in dogs, and causes a clinical syndrome that mimics “kennel cough”. Canine influenza virus infections are frequently mistaken for infections due to the Bordetella bronchiseptica/parainfluenza virus complex. Continue reading Canine flu