Conference Programme 2025

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Problematic parasites – update on the prevention and treatment of serious parasite diseases of dogs and cats

24 Oct 2025
RVC Clinical Theatre 2
Parisitology

This refresher will focus on clinically important aspects of companion animal parasite diseases encountered in Australasia and Asia, emphasising regional differences and priorities for their prevention and treatment.

  • To describe parasite prevalence data by region and climate,
  • To consider relative risk profiles for parasite diseases in companion animals,
  • To describe preventative strategies for companion animal parasites based on region and climate,
  • To recognise the importance of parasite biology and life cycles in understanding the treatment of certain important diseases, including hookworm and heartworm infections,
  • To understand the zoonotic potential for certain companion animal parasites.
Speakers
Peter Irwin, BVetMed, PhD, FANZCVS, MRCVS, Professor - Tropical Council for Companion Animal Parasites
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