Description
Preventive medicine is, obviously, the art of preventing disease. Usually we consider this in the context of preventing infectious diseases, and this webinar will include details of vaccination against myxomatosis and RHD 1 and 2 as well as parasite prophylaxis. However, preventive medicine should not stop there, but should also include prevention of non-infectious diseases. this is where the regular check up comes into its own and dietary advice can be given to reduce dental disease and obesity-related problems. Similarly pre-purchase examinations may be part of this in encouraging owners to purchase "normal" shape rabbits and thus reduce production of breed extremes and so reduce aural disease, dental disease, and some spinal and feet problems. Advice on husbandry, too, can be key in preventing many diseases and improving welfare. Regular checks become more important as the rabbit gets older and there is a greater importance on recognising signs of geriatric disease and, in particular, reducing and managing pain from arthritic disease. Correct management can result in reduced use of drugs.
Learning objectives...
- understand role of vaccination in prevention of infectious viral disease
- understand role of parasiticides in parasitic disease control
- understand role of management and biosecurity in reducing infectious disease
- understand signs of arthritic pain and management of this
- understand the role of correct diet in disease prophylaxis
Burgess Pet Care is a family owned business based in Yorkshire for over 200 years. This gives an unparalleled level of expertise in milling and animal nutrition which is used to drive forward product innovation. Burgess Pet Care put animal welfare at the heart of their business, funding research into the impact of diet on the health of rabbits, founding Rabbit Awareness Week and supporting education for the veterinary profession
