Wednesday, June 18 from 12-1 pm-open to all veterinary professionals

Current State of H5N1 in Companion Animals
Join the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health for an important update on H5N1 avian influenza in companion animals, with a focus on feline infections. This session will cover the current understanding of H5N1 transmission to cats, outline the state’s response protocols if a feline tests positive, and provide practical recommendations for veterinary professionals protecting themselves, their teams, and their animals from potential exposure.

Presenters:
-Ms. Leslie Kollman, CVT, BS, Zoonotic Disease Unit, Minnesota Department of Health
-Stacy Holzbauer, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, State Public Health Veterinarian, Foodborne, Waterborne, Vectorborne, and Zoonotic Diseases Section, Minnesota Department of Health
-Steve Kivisto, DVM, Senior Veterinarian, Minnesota Board of Animal Health