In this episode, Dr. Scott Weese discusses what veterinarians need to know about COVID-19 and biosecurity.
Our guest on today’s episode about veterinarian biosecurity and the COVID-10 pandemic is Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc (Guelph), DACVIM, a professor at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College. His research interests includebacterial infections in animals and humans, methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections,Clostridium difficile, antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, infection control. Weese also produces theWorms & Germs blogthat is dedicated to promoting safe pet ownership.
Discussed in this episode:
- What do veterinarians need to understand about human coronavirus
- What precautions do ambulatory vets/staff making farm calls need to take?
- What precautions do vets/staff in equine hospitals need to take?
- Can the human coronavirus affect animals?
- Can the human coronavirus be present on the hair coat of animals?
- What can be done during the shortage of personal protective equipment and hand sanitizer?
Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 byMerck Animal Health.
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