State Public Health Veterinarian CAPC Portland, Oregon, United States
The axiom “When you hear hoofbeats, look for horses, not zebras” encourages veterinarians to first think about more common diagnoses before they go chasing a “zebra” or an unusual diagnosis. However, that mindset is changing, as vector-borne infectious diseases are now being found in places where they historically have not been on veterinarians’ radar. The reasons behind this shift, and the resulting ramifications for veterinary medicine, will be discussed during this presentation.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the changing patterns of endemic infectious diseases and emerging pathogens
Explore how ecological changes can impact parasite distribution
Understand why veterinarians need to stay current on infectious diseases and parasites that may not
be endemic to your area
Lean about the impact of wildlife and movement of diseases
Learn how climate change impacting diseases movement
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