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PIJAC Forms New Committee Focused On Canine Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alexandria, Va. – March 16, 2021 – The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council has established a new standing committee that will work to promote and protect the health and well-being of dogs in the pet trade throughout their journey from breeding to being connected with the families who will bring them home as beloved pets. “We at PIJAC are proud to bring together experts in dog care and related issues to share information, improve practices and… Learn More
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Invasive Species Alert: Zebra Mussels in Aquarium Moss Balls
PIJAC wishes to inform you of an important invasive species threat that was recently discovered in the U.S. Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), which are regarded as one of the most troublesome invasive species in North America, have been discovered within a variety of moss ball products designed for aquarium use, including products being sold and… Learn More
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Investigation Notice: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Small Pet Turtles
February 24, 2021 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the agency and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to contact with small pet turtles. Twenty-two cases of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections have been reported in seven states between… Learn More
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Statement On January 2021 Hawaii Supreme Court Decision On Commercial Marine Licenses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from PIJAC Vice President of Government Affairs Bob Likins: Alexandria, Va. – January 25, 2021 – “The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council is disappointed by the recent Hawaii Supreme Court ruling on commercial marine licenses (CML). We believe that the decision goes well beyond interpreting the State Supreme Court decision on aquarium permits… Learn More
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Update on Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Pet Hedgehogs
January 14, 2021 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states and Canada have closed the investigation of a multistate occurrence of human Salmonella typhimurium infections linked to contact with hedgehogs. Forty-nine cases of human Salmonella typhimurium infections were reported in 25 states between April 12 and… Learn More
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Update on Outbreak Investigation of Human Salmonella Muenster Infections Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons
November 24, 2020 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella Muenster infections linked to pet bearded dragons. The investigation is now over. CDC will continue to work with state public health partners to monitor for Salmonella infections linked to… Learn More
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