The exotic diseases you don’t want to be the first to see

The threat of exotic equine disease arrival on our shores is ever present and has occurred on a number of occasions over the years. With vets being the first line for their identification, it is essential to remain familiar and up to date with exotic disease epidemiology to ensure their successful and timely detection.

• -Review the epidemiology of exotic diseases
• -Be familiar with the methods for their detection through surveillance and diagnosis
• -Understand the current risk status for the UK from each relevant exotic disease