Can horses transmit infections to humans? Never say, “Neigh.” Some equine diseases absolutely are infectious to people, as an upcoming educational program will show.
Historically, animal-borne infections affecting humans have included the plague, Lyme Disease, tuberculosis and rabies. A few flu epidemics have been traced to zoonotic infections.
Wisconsin equestrians need to know what zoonotic risks may exist between horses and humans.
Barbara Jones, D.V.M, of the Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center (GLEWC), will present a lecture on Tuesday evening, February 7th, titled “Zoonotic Disease.” Beginning at 7:00 p.m., the one-hour program will take place at the Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center.
Dr. Jones’ lecture will cover diseases horses can spread to humans, as well as infections equines can pick up from their own species. The presentation will include pointers for preventing zoonotic and other horse diseases.
A Wisconsin native, Dr. Jones recently joined GLEWC after relocating from the Fox Cities with her husband, a veterinary ophthalmologist. Her equestrian pursuits include dressage and jumping.
The February 7th equine diseases lecture is part of the GLEWC 2012 winter lecture series. The following additional programs have been scheduled:
- Tuesday, February 21st – Equine dentistry: More than just floating, with Dr. Paula Valeria
- Tuesday, February 28th – Regenerative medicine, with Dr. Adam Leininger
- Tuesday, March 6th – The equine physical exam, with Dr. Kate Schulz
- Tuesday, March 13th – What is involved in a lameness exam? – with Dr. Rob Blohowiak
Coffee and refreshments will be provided during each session.
Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center is located at 651 Industrial Park Avenue, in Hortonville, Wisconsin (approximately 120 miles northeast of Madison).
Reservations are not needed for attendees at GLEWC’s winter lecture series on horse health and equine care.
For more information:
Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center
Phone: 920-779-4444
E-mail: info@glequinewellness.com
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