S38B - A Shifting Spirochetosis: Renewed Approaches to Leptospirosis

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Oceanside C, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH

Presenter(s)

Jane Sykes, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Professor
UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Davis, California, United States

To be able to identify suspect cases of leptospirosis in your practice; to understand risk factors for leptospirosis and what is known about the extent of exposure in the pet dog population; to understand new diagnostics available and how to apply them in your practice; to know the safety, efficacy, and indications for current vaccines against leptospirosis; to be aware of new recommendations regarding handling dogs suspected to have leptospirosis.

Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify suspect cases of leptospirosis in your practice
Understand risk factors for leptospirosis and what is known about the extent of exposure in the pet dog population
Understand new diagnostics available and how to apply them in your practice
Know the safety, efficacy and indications for current vaccines against leptospirosis
Be aware of new recommendations regarding handling dogs suspected to have leptospirosis