COVID-19 statement
The veterinary profession is doing an amazing job of continuing pet health care while keeping risk to staff and clients to a minimum. Part of this care, is continued routine parasite prevention treatment for cats and dogs which remains vital during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Thursday 26th March 2020
Canine Lungworm Angiostrongylus Vasorum Diagnostic Recommendations
ESCCAP UK & Ireland have released a diagnostic guide to canine lungworm in support of all practices being vigilant for and testing for Angiostrongylus vasorum.
Tuesday 12th November 2019
Summer Parasite Forecast: Issue 10
The Summer 2019 Parasite Forecast is now ready to download
Wednesday 11th September 2019
Spring/Summer Parasite Forecast: Issue 9
The Spring/Summer 2019 Parasite Forecast is now ready to download
Wednesday 14th August 2019
Winter/Spring Parasite Forecast: Issue 8
The Winter 2018/Spring 2019 Parasite Forecast is now ready to download
Saturday 16th February 2019
New heartworm threat to UK dogs is identified
19/10/18. A study by Mark Fox and colleagues at the University of London has found wide genetic diversity among Angiostrongylus vasorum infecting foxes. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/new-heartworm-threat-to-uk-dogs-is-identified/. If this diversity extends to dogs which is likely...
Tuesday 23rd October 2018