Animal Health & Nutrition Forum – “Pets & Parasites: Diseases Transmitted by Fleas and Ticks and Their Impact on Animal and Human Health”

August 16, 2019

https://www.ncbiotech.org/events/pets-and-parasites-diseases-transmitted-fleas-and-ticks-and-their-impact-animal-and-human

“Pets and Parasites: Diseases transmitted by fleas and ticks and their impact on animal and human health” – An Animal Health and Nutrition Forum

Fleas and ticks are the most common ectoparasites (external parasites) of dogs and cats worldwide. In addition to just being a nuisance, fleas are responsible for flea allergy dermatitis and Bartonellosis while ticks are important vectors of diseases that affect humans and animals. The geographic distribution of ticks is changing due to climate change, de-foresting, and the changing living and migrating patterns of deer, birds, and rodents. Ticks are in virtually all parts of the United States, including some urban areas, and many parts of the world. Tick-transmitted diseases include: Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, and Hepatozoonosis.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Edward B. Breitschwerdt
Edward B. Breitschwerdt,
Ph.D., NCSU College of
Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Kerrie Powell
Kerrie Powell, Ph.D.,
Cambrex

 

 

 

The AH&N EG forum will discuss Bartonellosis as well as outline the discovery and development of molecules that treat flea and tick infestations on companion animals.

 

 

Agenda

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Presentations

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Networking & Refreshments

Directions/Parking

Parking is free

Registration

RSVP is required to reserve your seat.

Register Here
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  • NCBiotech
    15 TW Alexander Drive
    RTP, NC  27709
  • FREE

Category:

Activism, Bartonella, Ticks

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