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One Health, One Team: We’re tackling the Big Issues together

Join us at the One Health: One Team symposium during the BSAVA Congress and Expo 2025, where your community of veterinary professionals, public health experts, and industry leaders come together to address the pressing challenges that link animal and human health.

As a small animal veterinary professional, your role is vital in combating emerging disease threats, managing zoonotic risks, and promoting environmental sustainability. Through expert-led presentations and engaging discussions, you will acquire practical strategies for: 

  • Identifying and managing new disease threats through effective surveillance.
  • Addressing zoonotic risks with confidence and collaborative approaches. 
  • Implementing sustainable parasite control to protect both pets and ecosystems. This is your opportunity to dive into how veterinary practice extends beyond the clinic, contributing to healthier communities and a more resilient world. 

We need your voice in the room! Join us at Congress and Expo 2025 and participate in the conversations that lead the change.

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The One Health: One Team programme

Disease Surveillance

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Brucella Canis

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Professional Collaboration

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Parasiticides

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Welcome and introduction

10:00-10:05
Chair:
Adrienne Conroy, Head of Policy and Communications, BSAVA

Start the day with an overview of the symposium’s goals, setting the stage for impactful discussions on One Health collaboration.

UK Disease Surveillance: Your Country Needs You!

10:05-10:30
Speakers
: Eleanor Brown and Dr Elizabeth Bruno-McClung 

Discover your vital role in protecting animal and public health through disease surveillance. 

Key learning outcomes for UK disease surveillance talk:

  • Stay ahead of emerging threats: Understand the latest national disease surveillance and incursion efforts, including new and emerging zoonotic diseases.
  • Be the eyes and ears on the ground: Learn how small animal vets can actively contribute to early detection and prevention strategies.
  • Inside the expert network: Gain insights into the Small Animal Expert Group (SAEG) and its SmART comms system — key tools in safeguarding animal health.

Brucella Canis: Consternation and Collaboration

10:30-10:55
Speakers:
Andrew Frost, Dr Roland Ashford and Emi Barker

This session dives into how government bodies and veterinary organisations like the BSAVA work together to manage risks and support veterinary teams.

Key learning outcomes for UK Brucella canis talk:

  • Government’s role in action: Gain insights into animal and public health responses, including the latest government guidance on Brucella canis.

  • Scientific insights that matter: Hear directly from the BSAVA Scientific Information Document (SID) author to understand the latest evidence and recommendations.

Collaboration for better care: Discover how the government and the BSAVA work together to address the concerns of veterinary professionals and pet owners, ensuring clear communication and effective management strategies.

10:55-11:05 — Short break 

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Crossing Boundaries: Humans Matter Too

11:05-11:30
Speakers:
David Edwards and Simon Tappin 

In this session, we’ll explore how veterinary professionals can collaborate more effectively with public health bodies to protect animal and human health.

Key learning outcomes for the Crossing Boundaries talk: 

  • Understanding the bigger picture: Gain insights into the role of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Health Protection Teams (HPTs) in managing small animal zoonoses.

  • Managing zoonotic cases: Learn how UKHSA, HPTs, and NHS colleagues handle zoonotic cases involving veterinary staff, pet owners, and animals — and discover best practices for effective collaboration.

Your role in national surveillance: Understand how small animal vets serve as the 'eyes and ears' on the ground, contributing to national zoonoses surveillance efforts to detect and manage emerging threats.

Parasiticides and the Environment

11:30-11:55
Speakers:
Francine Fernandez and Dr Emmelianna Kumar

This session explores the environmental footprint of veterinary therapeutics, offering evidence-based insights into their use, regulation, and sustainability.

Key learning outcomes for the parasiticides and the environment talk:

  • Regulatory landscape: Understand the role of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), the Parasiticides in the Environment (PiE) Group, and the Environment Agency (EA) in overseeing environmental impacts.

  • Evidence-based insights: Explore the latest research on how veterinary therapeutic compounds affect ecosystems, focussing on data-driven environmental management.

  • Stakeholder dynamics: Navigate the complex network of stakeholders involved in parasiticide regulation, from veterinary professionals to veterinary bodies.

11:55-12:05 — Short Break 

How to be Salmonella Savvy

12:05-12:30
Speakers
: Dr Meg Rawlins and Dr Lesley Larkin 

Gain critical insights into the impact of salmonella on small animal practice, the legal responsibilities of vets, and the risks it poses to pets and people. 

Key learning outcomes for How to be Salmonella Savvy talk:

  • Understand the risk: Explore the occurrence of Salmonella and its relevance to small animal vets, pet owners, and pets.

  • Know your legal duties: Learn about legislation related to Salmonella and companion animals and the professional obligations of vets.

  • Protect pets and people: Identify the zoonotic potential of Salmonella to improve safety for veterinary teams and pet owners.

Inward bound: Travelling with extra baggage

12:30-12:55 
Speaker:
Ian Wright

This session delves into the emerging threats entering the UK, their impact on animal and public health, and what veterinary professionals can do to stay ahead.

Key learning objectives for the inward-bound talk:

  • Understanding parasitic incursions:
    • Gain insights into the rise of parasitic diseases in the UK, focusing on zoonotic threats.
  • A look at the key parasites to watch: 
    • Leishmania

    • Dirofilaria immitis and dirofilaria repens

    • Thelazia callipaeda

    • Linguatula serrata

    • Tick-borne encephalitis virus

    • Sporothrix

  • How they spread: 
    • Explore routes and modes of incursion, with a focus on imported dogs and cats.

    • Understand the role of climate change in accelerating parasite spread.

  • Detection and prevention:
    • Discover innovative methods for detecting and monitoring parasites.

    • Learn practical strategies to protect pets and mitigate zoonotic risks.

  • Impact on health:
    • Assess how these parasites affect UK animal populations and public health.

12:55-13:00 - Concluding comments and close
Chair: Adrienne Conroy

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