Parasites

HANNAH LESTER highlights the risk of importation of potentially resistant worms and discusses why consideration should be given to preventing this happening

This common parasite, microsporidium, is spread in urine and affects primarily the nervous system and kidneys (see Figure 1). Hind limb weakness and paralysis is a result of the inflammation surroundi…

“Echinococcus is one of the most serious zoonotic diseases to affect man. It can take 15 years to show and the Department of Health is keen to not let it enter the country,”said Harvey Locke, presiden…

WITH just under 50% of all UK households owning a pet and the rise in internationalisation, not to mention the various planned changes to pet legislation, it is even more important than ever to be awa…

RACHEL BALLANTYNE reports on a recent seminar where current issues on emerging diseases were discussed

ROB WATKINS marketing director of Genitrix, provides a summary

ESCCAP (European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites) is a group of veterinarians with recognised expertise in the field of parasitology. It is an independent not-for-profit organisation ded…

Veterinary Practice looks at the worldwide effects of parasites and other causes of zoonoses

Maggie Fisher reports on the latest developments on the retention of measures to protect the UK's borders from exotic diseases.