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Tick-borne pathogens in the UK
Tick-borne pathogens pose a wide range of threats, including both established and emerging diseases. In this article, Hany Elsheikha explores the risks linked to both native and non-native tick species in the UK and emphasises the possibility of introducing novel pathogens.
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Deworming cats and dogs
Whether and when we should use preventive deworming regimes in cats and dogs, and at what frequency, continues to be debated inside and outside the UK veterinary profession. In this article, Ian Wright discusses which worms should be targeted and at what frequency.
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Exotic parasites and dog importation
Increased importation of pets and the expansion of parasite distributions is increasing the risk of pets infected with exotic parasites entering the UK. Veterinary professionals have a vital role in assessing imported dogs for evidence of parasitic infection and putting effective preventive measures in place.
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"I think we can all agree that climate change is happening… we’re getting hotter summers, we’re getting more extreme weather events, but there’s absolutely no doubt that there are some parasites that are loving those conditions!
Ian Wright, ESCCAP UK and Ireland
Meet the experts
Hany Elsheikha
Parasitology researcher
Hany Elsheikha, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, PGCHE, FHEA, FRSPH, DipEVPC, is an associate professor in veterinary parasitology at the University of Nottingham. With 20 years’ experience in parasitology education and research, he is the author of more than 200 research papers and professional articles on parasite pathobiology and control. He is also the author two textbooks – Essentials of Veterinary Parasitology and Veterinary Parasitology: Self-Assessment Color Review. Hany is a European Veterinary Parasitology College diplomate and a European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites member. His research focuses on host-parasite interaction and antiparasitic drug discovery.
Ian Wright
Practice owner
Ian Wright, BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS, is a practising vet and co-owner of The Mount Veterinary Practice in Fleetwood, Lancashire. He has a master’s degree in veterinary parasitology and is head of the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) UK and Ireland, guideline director for ESCCAP Europe and editorial board member for Companion Animal and VetCPD Journal.