The role of vets and farmers in tackling parasitic disease
Tracks
Ground Floor Conference Room
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM |
| Ground Floor Conference Room |
Details
This season features some excellent talks on the diverse aspects of parasitic infections in livestock with fascinating novel findings which will shape the direction of future research and parasite control for vets and farmers.
We start with two excellent talks pushing the current knowledge in parasite control beyond what we are practically implementing at present. Firstly, how does different genotypes impact on coinfection nematode resistance and tolerance? Secondly and vitally important to explore how climate circumstances may affect mixed parasite infections in sheep, giving us an insight into the future challenges.
Then we cross the species into pigs with a focus on gastrointestinal parasites in outdoor pigs in Ireland.
Next, some excellent and novel work on the diagnosis, presence and treatment of sheep scab, work which has not been carried out before in Northern Ireland with great insights. Finally, what are the barriers to the sustainable control of roundworms in sheep, vitally important to address how to improve long-term management practices.
Session Sponsor & Speakers
Simon Doherty
Queens University Belfast
The role of vets in the sustainable control of parasitic diseases of livestock
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Simon Doherty obtained his BVMS from the University of Glasgow in 2000. With over two decades of experience in veterinary practice, research & diagnostics, animal health & aquaculture, trade & investment, and professional representation, Simon was appointed as an Honorary Lecturer in 2011 before taking on a part-time role on the staff at QUB in 2018, becoming full-time in 2021.
Simon’s interests span sustainable livestock agriculture & aquaculture – including animal welfare, environmental impact & antimicrobial resistance - One Health approaches to global health challenges and novel vaccine design.
Simon is a past-president of the British Veterinary Association. He is Co-Chair of the Federation of Veterinarians in Europe Veterinary Public Health & Sustainability Working Group. Simon was recently awarded the 2024 World Veterinary Association Global Veterinary Award for One Health.
Mrs Insani Hubi Zulfa
Phd Student
SRUC
Mr. Nipuna Senanayake
M.Sc. Walsh Scholar
Teagasc
Mr Paul Crawford
Phd Student
Harper Adams University
Dr Christopher McFarland
Research Fellow
Queen's University Belfast
Dr Sam Beechener
Research Fellow
SRUC
Chair
Mark Little
Veterinary Advisor
Fane Valley
