Idaho state veterinarian

Idaho is one of 14 states reporting Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influence in dairy herds, and efforts continue to figure out how the virus is being spread.  Idaho state veterinarian doctor Scott Leibsle said H5N1 cases peaked in May and June.  He poin...

Animal disease is a topic of much attention in the Pacific Northwest, between Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza being detected in all three states, and last week’s confirmation of a horse with Equine Herpesvirus in Oregon, there’s a lot of owners to keep in mind. According to I ...

A lot of focus right now on poultry, because of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza strain moving across the country. While so much attention is on the flocks, Idaho State Veterinarian Dr. Scott Leibsle said it's important that large livestock get the attention they need ...

It’s a problem that grows larger with time as more and more production animal veterinarians retire, and there is not a new generation to replace them. In many portions of the Pacific Northwest, it can be difficult for farmers to get skilled vets willing to travel to their property to offer needed care. ...