NEWS RELEASE

MDARD

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners to talk to their veterinarian about vaccinations for their pets and livestock, protecting them against diseases carried by other animals and insects like mosquitoes.

“While you should always work with your veterinarian to determine what is best for the health of your animals, ensuring your animals are fully vaccinated plays a critical role in preventing numerous diseases,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM . “Since some diseases (like rabies) affect both animals and people, vaccinating animals works to keep everyone healthy.”

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