Pets with MRSA superbug infection: MRSA in dogs cats animals

Surveillance of Staphylococcus aureus in Veterinary Teaching Hospitals

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(MRSA) isolated from animals and veterinary personnel in Ireland

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Dealing with MRSA in Companion Animal Practice

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Zoonoses: Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Animals

The guiding principle of Defra’s policy, with respect to antimicrobial resistance, is to seek to reduce the impact of antimicrobial resistance in organisms in animals on public health and animal health in a proportionate way, in conjunction with partners and in accordance with the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/zoonoses/mrsa.htm

First ESBLs in UK Pets

More antibiotic resistant bacterial strains showing up...

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Calling All Vets - MRSA Seminar Launched

MRSA IN ANIMALS - CPD SEMINARS

The Bella Moss Foundation is dedicated to promoting education.  In conjunction with Jansen Animal Health and the BSAVA  we have organised a series of CPD seminars day's around the UK. If you would like to attend on of these events  please print the registration form off and put it in the post to the address listed.

The 1st International Conference on MRSA in Animals held at Liverpool University June 21st 2006 was so successful many vets and nurses have expressed an interest in attending an event that will present the latest finding's on preventing and treating animals with MRSA and other serious post operative infections and also further understanding of the risk of cross transmission of MRSA between humans and animals.

I really hope that you and your staff can be present and benefit from the information provided.

Jill Moss
Pets MRSA & Bella Moss Foundation

Janssen Animal Health and the Bella Moss Foundation, in association with IDEXX Laboratories, would like to invite you and your team to a 1 day MRSA seminar specifically aimed at the veterinary profession. MRSA is becoming an increasing threat in veterinary medicine. These seminars aim to educate the veterinary team about the transmission,
monitoring and treatment of MRSA in the clinic and to provide useful advice to prevent MRSA becoming a problem. Seven seminars have been organised across the UK. The U.K.’s leading experts in MRSA research and monitoring will ensure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. There will also be plenty of time for questions.

To download the full and detailed brochure click below

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Magic bullet no stopper for MRSA

July 26th 2006

Veterinary professionals need earplugs, if the sound of alarm bells ringing and wake up calls isn't to induce permanent deafness in general practitioners....

http://thebellamossfoundation.com/media/Magic_bullet_no_stopper_for_MRSA_Pg1.pdf

Half time MRSA results suprise team

July 24th 2006

Nine months into an extensive national study of MRSA in cats and dogs, Anette Loeffler admits the number of cases is, frankly, surprising...

http://thebellamossfoundation.com/media/Half_time_MRSA_results_surprise_team_Pg_1_2.pdf