Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Workshops propose national programme for veterinary helminthology for South Africa.
- Journal:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
- Year:
- 2000
- Authors:
- Vatta, A F et al.
- Affiliation:
- Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute
Plain-English summary
In July 1999, a workshop was held in South Africa to discuss important issues related to parasites in animals, known as veterinary helminthology. Representatives from 19 different organizations came together to identify key areas that need attention and to set specific goals for addressing these issues. They proposed seven strategies, including education, treatment options, and ways to manage worm resistance. A follow-up meeting in September 1999 led to the development of initial action plans based on these strategies. The aim is to create a National Programme for Veterinary Helminthology, with a national forum planned for April 2000 to encourage everyone involved to discuss and adopt these plans.
Abstract
A workshop was held at Onderstepoort on 2-3 July 1999 to set priorities in veterinary helminthology for South Africa. Representatives from 19 organisations attended. The workshop achieved 2 of its 3 aims, namely to identify the priority areas within the field and to set specific objectives to be achieved in addressing these needs. Seven strategies were proposed, namely, motivation, education, therapeutic, worm resistance, animal tolerance, biological control and diagnostic strategies. A follow-up session took place on 8 September 1999 and at this workshop and in subsequent meetings, preliminary action plans were developed for these strategies. It was felt that the proposed activities delineated by this process should form the basis for a National Programme for Veterinary Helminthology and a national forum is to be convened to encourage all stakeholders to consider, discuss and adopt these activities. The forum is scheduled to take place in April 2000.
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