Sentences with phrase «companion animal diseases»

Our spay and neuter services are intended to help reduce the pet overpopulation problem in our community and reduce the risks of certain companion animal diseases.

Targeting vectors as part of a preventive approach to controlling mosquito - borne human diseases has been critically important for decades, but has received much less attention in companion animal disease prevention.

Unfortunately, there is not a CDC or USDA equivalent for companion animal diseases; therefore there is no infrastructure or established source of funds to address unusual illnesses in pets.

Although the concept of judicious use of antibiotics has been clearly defined3 and recommendations for antimicrobial use in certain companion animal disease situations have been developed, 4,5 there remain opportunities to promote better awareness of and alignment with these guidelines.6

Regulation 998/2003 is the only specific legislation in EU on companion animal diseases (it covers rabies in cats, dogs and ferrets).

Generally, Lascelles notes, companion animal disease models better reflect the complex genetic, environmental and physiological influences in human diseases, as opposed to the traditional rodent models.

We conduct necessary research for the continued enhancement of the following outreach services: research development and adaptation of diagnostic tests and protocols, research and investigation of livestock and companion animal diseases impacting the health and well being of the animals and citizens of Louisiana, and research on selective diseases impacting the economics on the animal industries of Louisiana.

2008 & 2009 Ontario Veterinary College Ethyl Rose Charney Scholarship Award for Research in Companion Animal Disease

In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he has clinic responsibilities, teaches veterinary ethics and companion animal diseases, and directs field trips for students to local animal shelters.