zoonotic diseases
WCVM scientist seeks imported dogs
February 18th, 2023
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A veterinary researcher at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is hoping to connect with pet owners or canine rescue organizations that have recently imported dogs into Canada or plan to bring animals into the country. “We’re asking that when the dog [comes] into Canada — if you know the date — contact us early so that we can arrange things,” says …
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Zoonotic disease expert to speak at WCVM
Dr. Scott Weese of the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College will be talking about links between pets, zoonotic diseases and animal and public health during a noon-hour presentation at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in early December. Weese is an associate professor in the OVC’s Department of Pathobiology and a public health and zoonotic disease microbiologist for …
November 29th, 2012 Full story »
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Protecting the health of pets and people
Most pet owners would agree that a cuddle or a lick from their favourite four-legged creatures can do a lot to make a bad day more bearable. But with all of the attention being paid to zoonotic diseases – those which can transfer from animals to humans – should we be concerned that spending time with our pets can actually …
December 05th, 2011 Full story »
