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SUMMARY:Parasites on the move.  Travelling pets and parasite control. - Pr
 ofessor Laura Kramer\, University of Parma Veterinary School\, Parma\, Ita
 ly
DTSTART:20160203T160000Z
DTEND:20160203T170000Z
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CONTACT:Fiona Roby
DESCRIPTION:Increased movement of companion animals across Europe is an im
 portant risk factor for introducing parasites and parasitic diseases into 
 previously unaffected geographical areas\, including vector-borne diseases
  (VBDs). This represents a clinical\, diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
  for practitioners working in areas where these diseases are not usually s
 een. Not only this\, but changes in climate may lead to the development of
  ideal conditions for vector establishment and spread of VBDs. This has be
 en reported\, for example\, in Germany where mosquitoes are now potentiall
 y able to transmit heartworm disease.\nThis talk will focus on several vec
 tor-borne diseases (Dirofilaria sp\, Leishmania infantum\, tick-borne path
 ogens (TBPs) that are on the move from south to north\, and that have been
  reported in the UK.  It will also focus on the possible preventive measur
 es that can be taken to protect our clients and their pets. Indeed\, veter
 inarians and national veterinary authorities must face new challenges in t
 he diagnosis\, treatment and control of these new and exotic parasites.  \
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LOCATION:Lecture Theatre 2\, Department of Veterinary Medicine
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