Live Dermatology Webinars Launched By Dechra - May 8, 15 And 22nd

A series of live webinars is being launched by Dechra Veterinary Products next month in support of the company's ongoing Time to Change dermatology campaign. The three live broadcasts, on May 8, 15 and 22, will start at 7pm UK time and last for around one hour. Participants will also be able to ask questions during the live webcasts presented by Referral Dermatologist Sue Paterson MA, VetMB, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and Tim Nuttall, BVSc BSc CertSAD MIBiol CBiol MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. Larry King, Senior Brand Manager, Dechra Veterinary Products, said: “Dermatology is a key area of expertise for Dechra and our Time to Change campaign has been well received by veterinary professionals. “These webinars, which will be live and interactive, are aimed at supporting vets and vet nurses in their diagnosis and treatment of animals with skin conditions which can be challenging to manage. “Presented by key opinion leaders, the webinars will last about an hour each and will also be available as webcasts following the live broadcasts.” The presentations were developed as part of Dechra's Time to Change campaign, launched amid a growing concern of antimicrobial resistance. The webinars are:

• Investigation of the pruritic dog, May 8, Sue Paterson
• Choosing the right microbial for the job, May 15, Tim Nuttall
• Use and abuse of topical steroids, May 22, Sue Paterson

Mr King added: “Also available to support veterinary professionals is practice material including a Best Practice Pruritus Case Management poster, online skin and ear cytology CPD and client support material including How to Malaseb® your Dog leaflets. “This material, the CPD and the webinars are all aimed at supporting vets and vet nurses through a holistic best practice approach to managing skin conditions.” For more information and to register for the webinars, visit http://www.dechra.co.uk/timetochange/Dechra-Dermatology-Webinars.aspx

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