Toxocara cati infection in UK owned but untreated cats
A recent paper published by JSAP on line early view showed 26% prevalence of patent Toxocara cati infection in UK owned but untreated cats. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsap.12478/abstract. This adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that cats are major contributors to Toxocara ova environmental contamination...
Wednesday 1st June 2016
BARC project
19/05/16. Jo Cable and the BARC project have posted an excellent article on how to keep yourself and your dog safe from Lyme disease and babesiosis http://barcproject.wix.com/barcproject#%21news/r597h. It highlights that with a few simple steps, the risks of tick borne disease transmission can be significantly reduced.
Thursday 19th May 2016
Kirkham Scouts
A big thank you to 2nd Kirkham Scouts for inviting ESCCAP UK & Ireland to speak on keeping scouts and their pets safe from Lyme disease. We have donated tick removers to the group as they prepare to enjoy the countryside this spring and summer.
Saturday 14th May 2016
Clarification regarding availability of treatments for babesiosis
In response to ESCCAP UK & Ireland asking for clarification regarding availability of treatments for babesiosis in the light of the recent outbreak in Essex, the VMD have posted an article outlining the current situation. Treatments for babesiosis in dogs: Availability of treatments for babesiosis in dogs including importation; ...
Friday 13th May 2016
Ian Wright on BBC News
ESCCAP UK & Ireland's Ian Wright appearance on the BBC News channel to discuss ticks.
Friday 29th April 2016
Tick borne diseases
Tick borne diseases continue to be in the news with concern that they may be spread by bank holiday travel. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/28/dog-owners-warned-about-taking-pets-on-bank-holiday-breaks-over/.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/28/dog-owners-warned-about-taking-pets-on-bank-holiday-breaks-over/
Friday 29th April 2016
