Role of veterinary profession in managing AI risk

2021 ◽  
Vol 189 (11) ◽  
pp. 442-442
Author(s):  
Christine Middlemiss
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Profession

scholarly journals Parasites and vector-borne diseases disseminated by rehomed dogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Wright ◽  
Frans Jongejan ◽  
Mary Marcondes ◽  
Andrew Peregrine ◽  
Gad Baneth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Region Of Origin ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Veterinary Profession ◽  
Global Spread ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
International Experts

Abstract The Companion Vector-Borne Diseases (CVBD) World Forum is a working group of leading international experts who meet annually to evaluate current scientific findings and future trends concerning the distribution, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and prevention of vector-borne infections of dogs and cats. At the 14th Symposium of the CVBD World Forum in Trieste, Italy (March 25–28, 2019), we identified the need to (i) bring attention to the potential spread of parasites and vectors with relocated dogs, and (ii) provide advice to the veterinary profession regarding the importance of surveillance and treatment for parasites and vector-borne infections when rehoming dogs. This letter shares a consensus statement from the CVBD World Forum as well as a summary of the problem faced, including the role of veterinary professionals in parasite surveillance, causal issues, and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in addressing the problem. To limit opportunities for dissemination of parasites and vectors, whenever possible, underlying problems creating the need for dog rehoming should be addressed. However, when it is necessary to rehome dogs, this should ideally take place in the country and national region of origin. When geographically distant relocation occurs, veterinary professionals have a vital role to play in public education, vigilance for detection of exotic vectors and infections, and alerting the medical community to the risk(s) for pathogen spread. With appropriate veterinary intervention, dog welfare needs can be met without inadvertently allowing global spread of parasites and their vectors.

Nursing implications of over-breeding brachycephalic canines, focusing on British and French Bulldogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 235-239
Author(s):  
Hannah Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Veterinary Profession ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Genetic Abnormalities ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: Within the veterinary field there are currently limited data on the role of registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) in improving the health of brachycephalic canines. To tackle this the veterinary team must discourage further breeding of those with predisposed health conditions. This can be done through raising awareness. Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the nursing implications of overbreeding French and British Bulldogs. RVNs completed an online questionnaire on brachycephalic canines and clinical occurrence in practice. Data collected were extracted from NoviSurvey and analysed using Excel and Minitab 15. Results: Out of 103 participants, 67 responses were valid. Results showed a high prevalence of brachycephalic canines in practice, with 79% of RVNs treating them at least once a day. Caesarean sections were common, with 43% of RVNs identifying genetic abnormalities in brachycephalic litters on a frequent basis. Social media was identified as a cause for the increase in ownership. Conclusion: The veterinary profession must now play a larger role in public education to assist in improving welfare in these breeds.

Australian Ark

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Parsonson
Keyword(s):  
Animal Health ◽  
Committee Member ◽  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Viral Diseases ◽  
Laboratory Safety ◽  
Live Animal ◽  
Veterinary Profession ◽  
Microbiological Laboratory ◽  
Control And Eradication

This definitive work on the introduction of domestic animals to Australia begins with the first white settlement at Botany Bay. It explores the foundations of our wool and beef industries, examining the role of early leaders like Phillip, King, Macarthur and Bligh.The book considers the successful introduction of the horse, Australia's first live animal export, and goes on to explore the role of the acclimatisation societies, the development of the veterinary profession and the control and eradication of some of the major exotic and introduced diseases of sheep and cattle. The author, Dr Ian Parsonson, retired as Assistant Chief of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory at Geelong, Victoria, after a long career in veterinary practice and research. His areas of expertise include bacterial and viral diseases, pathology and microbiological laboratory safety. He is a committee member of the International Embryo Transfer Society and the Animal Gene Storage and Resource Centre of Australia.

scholarly journals Contribution of veterinary profession to the response to COVID-19 pandemic conveyed through experiences of the Veterinary Faculty Sarajevo

2021 ◽  
Vol 854 (1) ◽  
pp. 012088
Author(s):  
M Smajlovic ◽  
S Serić-Haracic ◽  
N Fejzic ◽  
J Omeragic ◽  
T Goletic
Keyword(s):  
Detection System ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Veterinary Profession ◽  
Veterinary Faculty ◽  
Veterinary Institute

Abstract The International Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), from the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, promoted One Health in global and national responses. The OIE accentuated the role of the veterinary profession due to testing capacity of animal health laboratories and expertise. Veterinary Faculty Sarajevo through its Veterinary Institute participates in the national veterinary service with diagnostic and advisory roles. It has proactively enhanced the scope and quality of laboratories, including strengthening the interdisciplinarity and internationality. Development achieved through earlier pandemic threats resulted in having laboratory and technical facilities for molecular SARS-CoV-2 detection in the wake of the unveiling COVID-19 pandemic (early 2020). From confirmation of the first COVID-19 cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), our staff participated in crisis response teams and, so far, held over sixty media addresses promoting public awareness and science based information. Our laboratories were included in the official detection system and were the first to sequence SARS-CoV-2, then to establish the Alpha COVID-19 variant in BiH human samples and to substantiate one-way virus transmission from humans to pets. The aim of this paper is to describe our activities as a participant in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside faced challenges and gained experiences.

scholarly journals Perceptions of teenagers about the role of the veterinarian in practice : a cross-cultural study : research communication

1997 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
W.G.B. Hudson ◽  
B. Gummow
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Disadvantaged Communities ◽  
Secondary School Education ◽  
Veterinary Profession ◽  
Cross Cultural Study ◽  
Significant Difference

A questionnaire survey of teenagers was conducted in 1995 to discover if the perceptions of the role of the veterinarian in practice differed among 3 cultural groups. Teenagers in their 1st year of secondary school education in 16 schools in the Krugersdorp area were used as the sample. Two thousand and sixty-five questionnaires were processed. A statistically significant difference in perceptions of the role of the veterinarian in practice was found between Black, Indian and White teenagers. Only 19.2 % of the Black teenagers and 51.6 % of the Indian teenagers had any idea of what a veterinarian did, compared to 88.1 % of White teenagers. Similar differences in pet ownership, disease recognition, and veterinary care between the cultural groups were also found. The study emphasised the tremendous need for increased exposure to the veterinary profession within the historically disadvantaged communities of South Africa.

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