Year - round administration of prevention drugs to increase compliance,
control zoonotic parasites and prevent heartworm disease
Small animal practitioners encountered zoonotic disease more frequently than large animal veterinarians; however, the small animal veterinarians indicated they encountered or discussed zoonotic diseases on a weekly rather than a daily basis.7 Physicians indicated that they felt that «veterinarians should play an equal or greater role in advising patients about zoonotic diseases» and that «veterinarians should be involved not only in
controlling zoonotic disease pathogens in animals, but also in providing information for patients and physicians.»
Not exact matches
Malama comes to the conclusion that
zoonotic tuberculosis is a considerable threat to public health in Zambia and that a «One Health» approach adapted to local needs is required in order to
control the spread of infection in the area.
Chronic Viral Diseases Branch, Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, National Center for
Zoonotic, Vector - Borne and Enteric Diseases, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
Since 2013, the subcommittee has orchestrated several successes and positive outcomes, some of which include: • Collaborating with the PIJAC Zoonosis committee to update the Healthy Herp Handling poster promoting healthy reptile and amphibian handling practices; develop the
Zoonotic Disease Prevention Series for Retailers; draft informative store signage on how to prevent zoonotic diseases; participate in meetings on rodent and reptile disease transmission with the Centers for Disease Control; and produce and revise best management practices (BMP) documents; • Collaborating with the United States Association of Reptile Keepers on past and current attempts to pass legislation, ordinances, and regulatory activity that may impact herp ownership and related businesses; • Attending Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) meetings with reports and summary of actions affecting import and export of reptiles; • Addressing the 2013 Center for Biological Diversity petition to list 53 herp species under the Endangered Species Act; • Reviewing and commenting on the recent US Fish and Wildlife status review on the proposal to list wood turtles under the Endangered Species Act; • Submitting comments on proposed listing of flat - tailed tortoise and spider tortoise under the Endangered Species Act; • Introducing federal legislation in 2013 to allow for the export of certain constrictors listed as injurious in air shipments with aircraft that land in a state for refueling; • Providing volunteer support for auctions at 2013 National Reptile Breeders Expo and several North American Reptile Breeders Conferences; • Providing extensive consultation on constrictor caging standards
Zoonotic Disease Prevention Series for Retailers; draft informative store signage on how to prevent
zoonotic diseases; participate in meetings on rodent and reptile disease transmission with the Centers for Disease Control; and produce and revise best management practices (BMP) documents; • Collaborating with the United States Association of Reptile Keepers on past and current attempts to pass legislation, ordinances, and regulatory activity that may impact herp ownership and related businesses; • Attending Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) meetings with reports and summary of actions affecting import and export of reptiles; • Addressing the 2013 Center for Biological Diversity petition to list 53 herp species under the Endangered Species Act; • Reviewing and commenting on the recent US Fish and Wildlife status review on the proposal to list wood turtles under the Endangered Species Act; • Submitting comments on proposed listing of flat - tailed tortoise and spider tortoise under the Endangered Species Act; • Introducing federal legislation in 2013 to allow for the export of certain constrictors listed as injurious in air shipments with aircraft that land in a state for refueling; • Providing volunteer support for auctions at 2013 National Reptile Breeders Expo and several North American Reptile Breeders Conferences; • Providing extensive consultation on constrictor caging standards
zoonotic diseases; participate in meetings on rodent and reptile disease transmission with the Centers for Disease
Control; and produce and revise best management practices (BMP) documents; • Collaborating with the United States Association of Reptile Keepers on past and current attempts to pass legislation, ordinances, and regulatory activity that may impact herp ownership and related businesses; • Attending Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) meetings with reports and summary of actions affecting import and export of reptiles; • Addressing the 2013 Center for Biological Diversity petition to list 53 herp species under the Endangered Species Act; • Reviewing and commenting on the recent US Fish and Wildlife status review on the proposal to list wood turtles under the Endangered Species Act; • Submitting comments on proposed listing of flat - tailed tortoise and spider tortoise under the Endangered Species Act; • Introducing federal legislation in 2013 to allow for the export of certain constrictors listed as injurious in air shipments with aircraft that land in a state for refueling; • Providing volunteer support for auctions at 2013 National Reptile Breeders Expo and several North American Reptile Breeders Conferences; • Providing extensive consultation on constrictor caging standards in Ohio.
particularly with governmental agencies such as the United States Public Health Service, which works to
control the transmission of animal - to - human (
zoonotic) diseases.
Shelter Guidelines: A Healthy and Safe Environment Jeanette O'Quin, DVM, Ohio Dept. of Health,
Zoonotic Disease Program; Mary Blinn, DVM, Charlotte / Mecklenburg Animal Care and
Control
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention National Center for Emerging and
Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) Division of Vector - Borne Diseases (DVBD).
Transmission of diseases A study published by the US Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention has found that sharing a bed with a pet can result in the transmission of
zoonotic agents that can cause serious infections.
With regular checks and a
controlled environment, you should be able to prevent your bird from acquiring any other
zoonotic diseases.
The management and
control of diseases in our household pets that are caused by gastrointestinal parasites have become especially important because of the increasing public awareness of the potential
zoonotic implications for humans.
Also, your veterinarian will advise the best parasite
control methods for your pet to prevent
zoonotic diseases.
www.cdc.gov/healthypets/ Center for Disease
Control website regarding pets and
zoonotic diseases.
While we acknowledge that the advertisement also states that the drug provides «Both treatment and
control of the most common
zoonotic intestinal parasites,» which would include ascarids and hookworms, this is presented in significantly smaller print than the other two statements and is insufficient to correct the overall misleading impression created by the piece.
The advertisement in JAVMA makes the claims «Heartworm and zoonosis
control in a Real - Beef Chewable» and «Heartgard ® Plus harnesses the irresistible power of real beef to make sure dogs get a full dose of heartworm prevention and
zoonotic disease treatment and
control.»
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention reports that each year thousands of people contract diseases from «
zoonotic» conditions — diseases people can acquire from dogs, cats or other domestic or wild animals.
The AHS Guidelines also recommend 12 - month administration to help with prevention and
control of other pathogenic and / or
zoonotic parasites, and to enhance compliance.
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Up to date information gathered from shelter medicine experts including topics such as intake procedures, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), cleaning / disinfection,
zoonotic diseases and outbreak
control are available to better equip staff with the resources to make animals more comfortable and provide a humane and healthy environment.
Beyond caring for sick and injured pets and helping pets live long and healthy lives through preventative care, vets are instrumental in prevention, treatment and
control of
zoonotic diseases.
For these
zoonotic diseases, parasite
control is important to human health as well as that of the cats involved.
Just one highly effective Heart Shield Plus ® flavored chewable given monthly is guaranteed to protect your dog against heartworm disease and treat and
control common
zoonotic roundworms and hookworms.
Notably, in providing recommendations for reducing the
zoonotic risk associated with pet bites and other exposure to pet saliva, urine and feces, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and the U.S. Public Health Service suggest simple measures such as sanitation, hygiene, careful selection of pets and changes in animal contact.
We also follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease
Control (CDC) to reduce the risk of
zoonotic disease (diseases transmitted from animals to humans) transmission.
Many of the protocols for infection
control among patients are the same as those for prevention of
zoonotic disease.
Comprehensive Biosecurity Plan, including infectious disease
control, handwashing and sanitation protocols, and
zoonotic disease
control.
Approximately 60 percent of all human pathogens are
zoonotic, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.