Endemic And Emerging Diseases - What To Look Out For In Companion Animal Practice
British Veterinary Association
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Date: Thursday 2nd February, 2017 - Thursday 2nd February, 2017
Start time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Duration: 6 hour(s)
Cost: FREE
Infectious diseases are commonly seen in practice, but new diseases are frequently emerging and several well know diseases re-emerging. This course aims to provide a case-based and practical update on new or uncommon diseases that are becoming more prevalent, and to discuss the best approaches to diagnosis and case management.
With the PETS travel scheme many animals are being imported or returning to the UK having travelled to areas with diseases not usually seen here. As a result, infectious diseases such as leishmanial, Babesia and Ehrlichia are being seen more commonly and cases have been reported in non-travelled animals, suggesting they may be becoming established in the UK.
The course will cover each of these imported diseases in-depth, before looking at diseases present in the UK which are becoming increasingly recognised, particularly Lyme disease, Angiostrongylus and Alabama rot. We will also discuss the pros and cons of the many diagnostic tests available.
The five key things delegates will learn from this course are:
* What endemic diseases are emerging and why
* Which diagnostic tests are best for specific diseases
* Understanding the PETS scheme and how to provide owners with the best preventative advise during travel
* Knowledge of endemic emerging diseases including Lyme disease, Alabama rot and Angiostrongylus
* Knowledge of imported diseases including Leishmaniosis, Babesia and Ehrlichia
Who is it for?
Primarily GP vets in practice but anyone with an interest wanting an update on emerging infectious disease.
The Speakers
Simon Tappin MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, RCVS and ECVIM specialist in Internal medicine, Head of Internal Medicine, Dick White Referrals
The Venue
Novotel Manchester West
Worsley Brow
Worsley
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M28 2YA
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
6 hours
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