One Health Heroes: Tick Maps, Raw Milk Illness, Avian Influenza in Elephant Seals. April 1, 2026
Your Vet Wants You to Know · Brittany Lancellotti
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10 million birds. Marine mammals infected. What's happening right now.
A continued surge in avian influenza cases has led to over 10 million birds affected in just 30 days and new spillover into marine mammals along the California coast. New World Screwworm threats increase as cases rise in northern Mexico, driven in part by warming temperatures that favor parasite survival. A concerning raw milk–associated E. coli outbreak underscores ongoing food safety risks, particularly for young children. New maps from the Companion Animal Parasite Council increase tick-borne disease awareness, vaccine policy updates, and evidence-based recommendations from trusted professionals are explored.
- 10M+ birds infected in 30 days; now affecting marine mammals
- Screwworm cases rising near U.S. border with warmer weather
- Raw milk outbreaks → serious illness, especially in children
- Raw pet foods carry significant risks of pathogenic bacteria
- Tick-borne disease risk exists nationwide (not just "back East")
- Vaccine decisions should be guided by trusted medical professionals
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