Statement from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Regarding Canine Influenza H3N2:
This is the same strain responsible for the severe outbreak of canine influenza in Chicago in 2015.
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Statement From The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Regarding Canine Influenza H3N2
The virus can survive in the environment (kennel surfaces, food/water bowls, collars/ leashes, toys, beds) or on people’s clothing and hands for 12 to 24 hours before it dies. It is easily killed by handwashing with soap and water, normal laundering of clothing and bedding, and washing food/water bowls and toys with soap and water.
English Toy Spaniel Club of America National Specialty – Thursday, May 25, 2017
English Toy Spaniel Club of America National Specialty Thursday, May 25, 2017 Novi, MI Judge Ms. Carolyn Taylor Best in Specialty Show: Ch. Southdown Fait Accompli Handler: Per Rismyhr Owner: Bruce Van Deman
Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America – Sunday, May 28, 2017
Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America Sunday, May 28, 2017 Bloomington, IL Judge Mr. David Alexander Judge Chuck Suda Best in Specialty: GCh. O-Na-Pei N Xu-Fei Dream On Handler: Lindsey Ellis Owner: A Cookson & D Schuerman Breeder: Dorothy Schuerman
First Cases of H3N2 Dog Flu Confirmed in Florida
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in coordination with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, announced today that the University of Florida has confirmed seven cases of H3N2 canine influenza virus, a.k.a. “dog flu.” Six additional results for the virus are pending. All dogs being treated are in stable condition. There is no evidence that H3N2 canine influenza virus infects people.
Table Talk
Friends in the south continue to contend with a serious outbreak of what has been identified as the H3N2 virus. The virus started spreading at the shows in Perry, Georgia and there have been several reported cases stemming from the Deland, Florida shows and surrounding areas in the Southeastern U.S. This virus is highly contagious and vets and the American Kennel Club are asking people to PLEASE keep your dogs home if they are coughing or demonstrating other clinical signs of the virus which can include lethargy, snotty nose, and related symptoms.
Coeur D’Alene Dog Fanciers – Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Show Name: Coeur D’Alene Dog Fanciers Location: Coeur DAlene, ID Show Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Total Entry: 925 Best In Show Judge: Dr. Eric Liebes Dog Reg: GCH Alpines Rapid Fire [Dog] Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Handler: Ed Thomason Owner: E Thomason, X Shang & K Thomason Breeder: Ed & Karen Thomason & Genoa [...]
Kuvasz Club of America National Specialty – Thursday, May 25, 2017
Kuvasz Club of America National Specialty Thursday, May 25, 2017 Kalamazoo, MI Total Entry: 35 Judge Mr. David Haddock Best in Specialty Show: GCh. Ederra’s Glacier The Power of Mo’Ne Handler: Caroline Clegg Owner: Caroline & Mary Clegg & Maria Arechaederra Breeder: Maria Arechaederra & Deborah Blank
New Pilot Heart Scheme For Cavaliers Being Developed
A pilot for a new heart scheme for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is being developed by the Kennel Club and veterinary cardiologists in conjunction with Cavalier breed clubs. Following the acceptance by the Kennel Club of the Danish heart scheme, which enabled test results in the UK to be sent to Denmark for assessment under [...]
Remembering William Stifel
We received the sad news that William Stifel passed away recently. William F. Stifel was elected the fourteenth President of the American Kennel Club in March 1978. Mr. Stifel was born in June 1922 in Toledo, Ohio, and studied at Western Reserve Academy and Harvard University. During World War II, he served in the United [...]
