28 March 2012

New Insights into the Scale and Spread of CVBDs


Greater Vigilance for Canine Vector-Borne Diseases (CVBD) Required According to Seventh World Forum

MONHEIM, Germany, March 29, 2012

CVBDs present a real threat to the health of both pets and humans, with an untold toll of suffering and death worldwide. The data shared at this meeting highlighted the continuing need for awareness-raising, particularly of the risk posed by vectors and of the importance of surveillance and prevention in protecting pets and owners from the impact of these potentially serious diseases.

Studies in Australia and Europe revealed dogs are a potential reservoir for diseases that infect humans.  The meeting also produced invaluable findings on the year-round risk posed by ectoparasite vectors of CVBDs. It may be necessary to reconsider the potential scale of impact of climatic warming on tick population size and spread.


As part of its ongoing commitment to the scientific community, Bayer Animal Health today marked their seventh year of support for the CVBD World Forum (CVBD7) in Berlin, Germany; and this year's meeting has again proven to be a landmark in the understanding of CVBDs.






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