Management of strangles on a yard
14 Nov 2024
RVC Equine Theatre 1
Equine
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Infectious Disease
The session will cover a brief over view of the clinically relevant microbiology and pathophysiology of strep equi. The initial diagnosis of an outbreak and the complexities of communication to the relevant stakeholders. Formulating a battle plan and then implementing. Resolving an outbreak including identifying and treatment of long-term carriers. Then how to equip yards to prevent outbreaks in the future.
Learning Outcomes
1) Understand clinically relevant microbiology and pathophysiology of Strep equi
2) Diagnosis of index strep equi case
3) Communication techniques to dissmeinate the outbreak control plan
4) Resolving an outbreak including treatment of long term carriers
5) Outbreak prevention in the future.
Chairperson