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Zoetisusa MAPThe Canine brucellosis is caused by the bacterium Brucella canis. It is a zoonotic and largely reproductive STD disease of dogs. The disease is a recognized problem in canine breeding populations, and the risk to individuals assisting with birthing is well described. Prior to 2015, all cases of canine brucellosis reported to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health were in dogs used for breeding. In 2015, canine brucellosis was identified in eight Minnesota rescue dogs, …