ANIMAL/HUMAN DISEASE SYMPOSIUM – MELBOURNE

New and emerging animal diseases and the fact that 75 per cent of emerging human diseases have originated in animals will be among the hot topics for discussion in Melbourne from 11 to 14 November during the 13th International World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (WAVLD) Symposium.

WAVLD Co-Chair and the Director of CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Dr Martyn Jeggo, says discussions will focus on the theme: ‘Preparing for animal health challenges of the future.’

“The main purpose of the WAVLD conference is to update scientists from across the globe on the latest information on infectious animal diseases and the role major laboratories like AAHL play in preparing for, identifying, controlling and eradicating these diseases,” Dr Jeggo says.

“There will be a particular focus on foot and mouth disease, bluetongue disease, avian influenza and equine influenza (EI).”

The WAVLD conference, is being held 11-14th November, Crown Promenade Hotel, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank. Melbourne.