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CDC honors veterinarian for public health defense

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention honored a veterinarian for his work in preventing disease outbreaks and responding when they occurred. Dr. Jesse Bonwitt Dr. Jesse Bonwitt, veterinary epidemiologist in the CDC’s Poxvirus and Rabies Division of Highly Consistent Pathogens and Pathobiology, received the 2021 James H. Steele Veterinary Public Health Award. A CDC statement said that Dr. Bonwitt …

Warner sends letter to CDC director on dog importation suspension –

“The temporary ban is a concern for the many US diplomatic and military families living in Virginia. While I know these families may be eligible for a derogation, your agency website states that these permits are “extremely limited” and this tedious application process has resulted in pet owners looking for a solution strive, ”wrote Warner. “I respectfully ask the CDC …

Pet groups sound alarm on CDC ban on importing dogs

Animal rescue groups concerned about new CDC ban Animal groups say the upcoming CDC ban on dogs from certain countries could result in the deaths of thousands of dogs. ATLANTA – In two weeks’ time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services will no longer allow dogs from certain countries to enter …

Local rescue group scrambles to bring dogs stateside before international CDC ban goes into effect

CHESAPEAKE, Virginia – Southeastern Virginia Golden Retriever, Rescue, Education and Training (SEVA GRREAT) goal is to rescue dogs and bring them to the United States for loving homes. Right now, the nonprofit is hoping to fend off a new ban on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, due to go into effect July 14th. “That was definitely devastating …

CDC investigating after dog brought to US from Azerbaijan through Chicago O’Hare Airport contracts rabies

WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is conducting an investigation in multiple states after a dog who was brought into the United States through Chicago’s O’Hare Airport contracted rabies. The CDC said an international rescue group brought the dog to the US from Azerbaijan. It was on a plane with 33 other dogs and a …