Description
Join leading veterinary expert Paula Boyden for an insightful presentation and live Q&A on the impact of dog importation following the 2012 Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) harmonisation with the EU. This change has led to new trades involving the legal and illegal importation of dogs, potentially introducing non-endemic parasitic, vector-borne or zoonotic diseases to the UK; diseases that could have significant public health implications.
Key topics:
• Current trends: Understanding the increase in dog importation and the associated risks.
• Non-endemic diseases: Exploring the threats posed by diseases transmitted by tapeworm, ticks and sandflies, among others.
• Mitigation strategies: Discussing collective actions to mitigate potential threats and prioritise the health and safety of pets and humans.
Interactive Q&A: Submit your questions live during the webinar and benefit from Paula Boyden's extensive experience in the importation of puppies and dogs, as well as her commitment to a One Health approach.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical advice on managing the risks associated with dog importation and subsequent care methods for imported pets and their owners.
Learning Objectives
- Understand why a One Health Approach is essential for first opinion vets caring for travelling and imported pets and their owners
- Understand why the risk of rabies in imported dogs is very low but not zero
- Understand the risk of other non-endemic diseases and the importance of effective ectoparasite control (including for the ticks Dermacentor and Rhipicephalus) for travelling dogs
- Understand the rationale for treating against the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis on return to the UK
- Understand how changes in the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) have contributed to an increase in numbers of puppies and adult dogs being imported into the UK
