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 include bacterial infections in animals and humans, methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections, Clostridium difficile, antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, infection control. Weese also produces the Worms & Germs blog that 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 by Merck Animal Health.

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