If Your Animal Requires Medical Attention

1. You must call ahead to confirm that your animal requires emergency service. You will receive instructions on how to proceed.

Companion Animal Hospital: 607.253.3060

Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospitals: 607.253.3100

Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists: 516.488.4510

2. If we confirm the animal must be seen immediately, someone who does not have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) may bring the animal to the hospital.

3. Clients are no longer allowed to enter the hospitals. Upon arrival, call to let us know you are outside. Our doors are locked.

4. Owners will transfer their animals to veterinary staff at the entrance of the hospital. Companion animals too large or in a non-ambulatory condition will be collected from vehicles.

5. We will call with updates and when the exam is complete to give further instructions on how discharge will be handled.

6. For some cases, we may be able to arrange a video conference. Please call us to find out if this service can be available for you and your animal.

Important Notes

Do not send your animal with any personal items while hospitalized, including blankets, toys, collars, leashes, lead ropes, etc.

Courtesy Hotel Listing

For a complete listing of places to stay and other information about our area check out Visit Ithaca - Lodging

CUHA Pharmacy

The pharmacy is offering drive-up and mail service only.

How to safely pick-up a pharmacy order:

1. Hours:
   Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
   Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2. Submit payment for the order prior to arrival.
3. Upon arrival, remain in your vehicle and call 607.253.3060 and select option #4.
4. Stay outside, and practice social distancing until a staff member places your order in the vestibule. 
5. Only one person is permitted in the vestibule at a time. Please wait until staff vacate the vestibule before entering.
6. Identify your name and pet’s name on the bag/s in the yellow pharmacy pick-up bin and collect the order.
7. Exit the vestibule.
8. Missing items? Go back to your vehicle, call 607-253-3231 and select option #2.

Useful Links

• FAQ on feline health and COVID-19 from the Cornell Feline Health Center
• NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets interin guidance for animal care operations (boarding facilities, etc.)
• Frequently asked questions from the American Veterinary Medical Association

Animal hospital weekly online meetings held Thursdays at 6 p.m. EST

Zoom invite link for next meeting June 4, 2020 6 p.m.
PASSWORD: 2533060

Online meeting tips and guidelines:

• Download or update Zoom platform before the meeting, https://zoom.us/download
• Please remain on mute when you join the meeting.
• Use the chat box or "raise hand" button to submit questions during the meeting.
• If your connection is unstable, we recommend turning off your video.

Archive of previous meetings

• Link to 5/28 meeting recording - Dr. Kim Weeden, from Cornell's Department of Sociology, shares information related to her recently published study “The Small World Network of College Classes: Implications for Epidemic Spread on a University Campus.”
• Link to 5/21 meetng recording - A panel of CVM experts who are directly involved in COVID-19 research share insights focusing on virology, immunology, diagnostics, ventilators and biosafety.
• Link to 5/14 meeting recording - Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, Swanson Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program presents cats and COVID-19
• Link to 5/7 meeting recording - Discussion on re-opening strategies
• Link to 4/30 meeting recording - Updates on the CARES act, loans, unemployment filing for the self-employed, and risk strategy implementation
• Link to 4/23 meeting recording - State Veterinarian Dr. Dave Smith and State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Andie Newman comment on testing of animals for SARS-CoV-2 and announcements of commercially available tests 
• Link to 4/16 meeting recording - Experts from the Baker Institute for Animal Health present "COVID-19 – A Virologist’s Perspective for Veterinarians"
• Link to 4/9 meeting recording - The Animal Health Diagnostic Center presents COVID testing on animals, inquiries received from veterinarians, and the COVID positive Brox Zoo tiger
• Link to 4/2 meeting recording - Coronavirus in cats and ferrets, masks and current challenges
• Link to 3/26 meeting recording - Large animal practitioners operations, sanitize and re-use of N95 respirators, and how to decontaminate pets from COVID-19 + households
• Link to 3/19 meeting recording - Initial updates and operational status from the dean and hospital director

Useful Links

• The New England Journal of Medicine on Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Domestic Cats
• Cornell Center for Veterinary Business & Entrepreneurship has created a Veterinary Business Resource page within their website
• Deep dive on the science of COVID-19 in this FAQ from the Baker Institute
• Maddie's Shelter Medicine program offers shelter specific COVID-19 resources and weekly virtual meetings
• The University of Florida Health’s department of anesthesiology has developed two prototypes for masks that can be produced in large quantities using materials already found in hospitals and medical facilities.
• NYSVMS Loans, Finance and Staying Afloat in a time of COVID-19. Plus WEBINAR RECORDING
• US Chamber of Commerce CARES ACT Paycheck Protection Program
• US Small Business Administration Financial Assistance Program
• AAEP resources for equine veterinarians
• AVMA Considerations for food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic
• AVMA Axon webinar specifically discusses best practices to help veterinarians, team members and practices protect ourselves, our colleagues and our clients while delivering needed patient care; practical resources to aid in developing social distancing and case management protocols; details of legislation already approved in Washington, DC, and what we can expect in future relief measures.
• AVMA Coronavirus emergency law gives paid leave
• NYSVMS webinar: COVID-19 viral transmission and options for veterinary hospital planning
• Summary of three methods for disinfecting N95 respirators potentially contaminated with coronaviruses
• Animal Health Diagnostic Center - Veterinary Support Services: Email vetsupport@cornell.edu 
• CUHA Pharmacy: Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., receive refill prescriptions via drive up or mail. Prescription diets can be ordered for drive up only. We cannot mail prescription diets.
• AVMA resource page 
• OIE Questions and Answers on the COVID-19
• Shelter Medicine: You can follow their Facebook page for updates, contact their consultation service for individual support and refer to their website. 

CDC's COVID-19 web page 

Cornell University's Resources and Updates Page

Faculty and staff should contact their supervisor, department chair or director for specific details, and review the Cornell COVID-19 resources webpage.

D.V.M. Students

First and Second-Year:

All first and second-year students are asked to leave at the start of spring break and remain at their permanent home residence for the remainder of spring semester.

First and second-year D.V.M. students will commence online instruction on Monday, March 30, a week later than originally planned to allow adequate time for course preparation.

Third and Fourth-Year:

We are suspending clinical rotations for third-year and fourth-year D.V.M. students, including students from Ross University and St. George’s University.

Third-year D.V.M. students will participate in online instruction in CD Distribution courses beginning on Monday, March 30 and are strongly encouraged to travel home, if at all possible.

Fourth-year D.V.M. students who are currently on campus will end clinical rotations on Monday, March 16 following 8 a.m. treatments. No ACE rotations will be offered this semester. Fourth-year students currently off campus should not return to campus.

D.V.M. Student Employment:

D.V.M. student employment in CUHA is suspended until further notice. Other D.V.M. student employment in the college is being evaluated by supervisors and notification to employees will be provided soon. Importantly, students should not return to or stay in Ithaca because of employment in the college.

Externships:

Students with planned spring semester externships that require travel are being asked to reschedule for a later date, if possible. Additional information about externships will be provided in the near future.

Any D.V.M students with specific needs or questions should contact Drs. Kathy Edmondson or Jai Sweet directly.

Ph.D. and M.P.S. Students

Contact Arla Hourigan

M.P.H. Students

Contact Alex Travis

Plans for M.P.H., M.P.S. and Ph.D. students remain unchanged regarding the move to virtual instruction.

CUeLINKS: A networking platform for Cornell alumni to connect with students and share knowledge and seek guidance.

CornellConnect: Search for classmates and update your contact information.

Cornell Alumni homepage: Access information and engage with the Cornell University Alumni community

CornellCast – Watch on Demand: Access all Cornell livestreams, podcasts and recorded programs

Highlight Program Featuring College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty: COVID-19: Origin, Response Management, and Impact on the Global Economy

• Moderated by: Wendy Wolford, Vice Provost for International Affairs and the Robert A. and Ruth E. Polson Professor of Global Development
• Alexander Travis, Director of the Master of Public Health Program & Professor of Reproductive Biology
• Gary Whittaker, Professor of Virology, Section Chief, Infectious Disease Epidemiology concentration, Master of Public Health Program
• Lorraine Francis, Lecturer, Master of Public Health Program