Although the UK equine population, compared to other parts of the world, is exposed to only a limited number of infectious diseases the likelihood is that this will change in the future. The increasing movement of equines around the world, the effects of global warming and the migration of vector species mean that the potential for new infectious diseases to become established in the UK is not a matter of if, but when. The potential effects on the equine population and industry of this country could be devastating. Although government veterinarians will be centrally involved in preventing the import of these diseases, it is also the general practitioner who may be confronted with these new diseases and need to know how to recognise them and the appropriate action to be taken.
Beside the new diseases which may confront us there are old favourites that continue to occur with annoying regularity. Some of them are the subject of extensive research and new information is continually being published.
This course aims to update the general equine practitioner on the new threats of infectious diseases to the equine population of the UK, how to recognise them and what to do with each case. In addition, it will also inform them of the latest information on the established infectious diseases and some that may become more common.
The combined talents and practical experiences of a group of university-based and practice equine clinicians, of vast experience in this field, along with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, will stimulate delegates to assimilate knowledge on, and to discuss, these very important clinical problems in the horse and pony.
Specific areas to be covered include:
• Potential infectious disease threats to the UK equine population
• African Horse Sickness
• West Nile Disease
• Strangles
• Influenza
• Lyme Disease
• Anaplasmosis
• EVA
• EIA
• Rhodococcus equi
• Lawsonia intracellularis
• Herpesvirus infections |