One Health Heroes - April 1, 2025 - Avian Influenza: Impacts on Pets and Food Systems

Deadly diseases, food safety risks, and zoonotic threats—how do they impact you and your pets? In this debut episode of One Health Heroes, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined by Dr. Mandy Sorensen, communications specialist with the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians, to discuss pressing public health concerns. Learn about the ongoing avian influenza outbreak, its devastating impact on poultry, dairy herds, and even pets. Get expert insights on how to protect your animals, understand the role of veterinarians in disease surveillance, and avoid common misconceptions. Key Topics: The deadly scope of the avian influenza outbreak and its ripple effect on food supply, farmers, and pet owners Why raw milk and raw food diets put pets at risk The importance of disease surveillance and early reporting to prevent zoonotic threats How veterinarians contribute to One Health and public safety What pet owners can do to protect their families and animals Resources & Links: Cornell's Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Resource Center USDA & CDC Avian Influenza Surveillance Maps AAVSPHV Newsletter & Membership Information Ohio State University’s Indoor Cat Initiative  

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As a curious pet owner, have you ever taken to the internet for more information about pet health? Maybe you want to know why your pet is itchy and what you can do about it. Maybe you’re frustrated about the ear infections always coming back. Maybe you’re looking for ways to make veterinary care more affordable. Instead of wading through a sea of information that may not be reliable, and in some cases may be harmful, here is what Your Vet Wants You to Know. I’m Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, board certified veterinary dermatology specialist. Join me to get the information you’re looking for to care for your dog and cat, from diseases and treatments to financial planning and what’s happening in the world of veterinary medicine. If you’re curious about your pet's health, then Your Vet Wants You to Know.