The Brucella Breakdown: When To Test, When To Treat, When To Panic (Don’t Panic) Ian Wright Vet Theory
Central CPD
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Date: Tuesday 28th April, 2026 - Tuesday 28th April, 2026
Start time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Cost: FREE
As the number of imported dogs testing positive for Brucella canis continues to rise - alongside worrying reports of cases in dogs with no travel history - surveillance is becoming increasingly important for this exotic pathogen.
Join us for an engaging evening session exploring how we can stay ahead of this emerging exotic threat without creating unnecessary alarm. We’ll discuss how to identify which dogs truly warrant testing, how to interpret results responsibly, and how to manage positive cases in a calm, practical, proportionate way - protecting both canine and human health while minimising undue panic for owners.
This presentation will also place Brucella canis into the broader context of assessing imported dogs for a range of exotic parasites and pathogens, helping you refine your approach to risk assessment, communication, and case management.
Topics to be covered:
Identifying risk factors and selecting dogs for testing
Interpreting test results and understanding limitations
Practical case management and infection control
Zoonotic risk and communication with owners
Broader screening considerations in imported dogs
Who is it for?
Vets and Nurses
The Venue
The Imaging and Theory Lab - 14 Bowden Street, London, SE11 4DS
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
2 hours
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