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
Lyme disease: Justin Bieber’s tick-bite illness can cause joint pain, heart problems, and depression
Justin Bieber's has recently made public his struggle with Lyme disease and associated health effects http://theconversation.com/lyme-disease-justin-biebers-tick-bite-illness-can-cause-joint-pain-heart-problems-and-depression-129651. Tick prevention measures remain a sensible precaution for both people and pets enjoying the great outdoors.
Monday 13th January 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
Hydatid disease in British sheep
The Farmers Weekly with the support of ESCCAP UK & Ireland, has published an article helping to raise awareness of the re-emerging risk of hydatid among British farmers, especially in Wales https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/health-welfare/livestock-diseases/parasitic-diseases/hydatid-disease-in-sheep-what-it-is-and-how-to-prevent-it
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
