The Fifth Annual One Health Initiative:
"Dog 'N' Jog: Taking Strides Towards Vector-Borne
Disease Control Awareness"
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine SCAVMA Chapter would like to thank all the participants, both 2 legged and 4 legged who came out to support the 5th Annual Dog N Jog. The event was a great success and we hope to see all of you again next year!
Click here for Photos of the Event!
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2011 SPONSORS!
The SAVMA One Health Initiative
The One Health Initiative (OHI) is an organization that is very near and dear
to the hearts of many at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The OHI
seeks to foster greater cohesion between the human and veterinary medical
fields by incorporating concepts of public, human, and animal health to combat
zoonotic disease and other epidemics impacting society. Every year, the SAVMA
One Health Committee chooses a new topic of emphasis. Previously, events have
hosted “Obesity Awareness”, which focused on the short and long-term health
consequences associated with obesity. Obesity has long been a focus of human
health care, but it has only recently come into the spotlight as a concern for our
domestic pets. SAVMA has now declared “Vector-Borne Disease Awareness”
as the main theme for 2011-2013. Our event is open to the public and offers a
chance for people and pets alike to get out and exercise, as well as learn about
simple everyday prevention against ticks, mosquitoes, and other small vectors.
UC Davis SCAVMA, the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical
Association, is an organization of UC Davis veterinary medical students working
as a community to facilitate public service, educational experiences and social
networking that supplement our formal education, thus promoting professional
and personal growth. Proceeds from our annual Dog N Jog running event will
benefit the One Health Initiative.
General 2011 Event Details:
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Registration opens at 7:00 am
5K & 10K Fight to Keep Fido Fit begins at 8:00 am
Dog ‘N’ Jog 1.5-mile begins at 10:30 am
2011 Human and Animal Health Fair: 8:00 am - 12:00, featuring….
The Bohart Museum, UC Davis
California Department of Public Health
Veterinary Public Health Organization
Canine Medicine Club
Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Medicine
Student Chapter of Shelter Veterinarians
Josh Project
Yolo SPCA
Photography by Deanna Janelle
Company Reps: Iams, Hill’s, Purina
Additional Information on Vector Borne Disease:
Q: What exactly is vector borne disease?
"Vector borne disease" is a term used to describe any communicable disease that is caused by an infectious agent transmitted by a living organism to a human or animal host. There are many diseases that are considered vector borne disease. The following are some examples: Malaria (the infectious agent is a protozoal parasite which is carried by a mosquito vector and transmitted to humans), Lyme Disease (the infectious agent is a bacteria which is carried by a tick vector and can be transmitted to humans and other mammals), Rabies (the infectious agent is a virus which is carried by a mammal and transmitted to another mammal, for instance, a dog to a human), and Heartworm (the infectious agent is a round worm parasite which is carried by a mosquito and transmitted to dogs and cats). There are many diseases which fall under this category that affect humans and all species of animals. Vectors can include fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, flies, and in some cases, vertebrate animals as well. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites are infectious agents that can be transmitted by these vectors and cause disease.
Q: Is there currently anything that can be done to fight vector-borne disease in dogs?
The most effective way to fight vector borne disease in dogs, as well as all other animals and humans, is by prevention. For dogs, it is important to be up to date on all vaccinations, as well as flea, tick, and heartworm treatments. Rabies vaccination is routine vaccination and a requirement for registration and issuance of pet licenses. The Lyme Disease vaccine is not routine, but available for dogs with high risk for tick exposure (dogs that go hiking and camping with owners). Vaccination allows animals to prevent clinical infection when they are exposed to the infectious agent transmitted by the vector. Regular flea, tick and heartworm treatments are routine in preventative veterinary medicine. Control of the vector is an extremely important method of vector borne disease control. Environmental conditions also play a key role in the vector borne disease control because these conditions effect the life cycles of the vectors that transmit disease. Climate change has been associated with a rising incidence of vector borne disease.
Q: What kind of research is being done to cure this disease? Have there been any advances?
Many vector borne disease are zoonotic, which is a term meaning that they infect humans. Due to the fact that many of these diseases are zoonotic in nature, and that the vectors that carry them can spread across borders, there is a an ongoing worldwide effort to share and consolidate high quality research in vector borne disease control and prevention. Organizations such as WHO (World Health Organization), the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and the One Health Initiative, are all involved in research which will hopefully lead to the eventual eradication of many vector borne diseases. Earlier this year, new research provided a first step towards control of the vector borne disease African Sleeping Sickness, which is a disease caused by a parasite transmitted by the tsetse fly in West Africa. This is an example of just one of many promising research projects that are making advances in the field of Vector Borne Disease Control.
For more information about the Dog ‘N’ Jog, please email dog.n.jog@gmail.com
More information on the One Health Initiative can be found at the official web site: www.onehealthinitiative.com
The Fifth Annual One Health Initiative:
"Dog 'N' Jog: Taking Strides Towards Vector-Borne
Disease Control Awareness"
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine SCAVMA Chapter would like to thank all the participants, both 2 legged and 4 legged who came out to support the 5th Annual Dog N Jog. The event was a great success and we hope to see all of you again next year!
Click here for Photos of the Event!
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2011 SPONSORS!
The SAVMA One Health Initiative
The One Health Initiative (OHI) is an organization that is very near and dear to the hearts of many at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The OHI seeks to foster greater cohesion between the human and veterinary medical fields by incorporating concepts of public, human, and animal health to combat zoonotic disease and other epidemics impacting society. Every year, the SAVMA One Health Committee chooses a new topic of emphasis. Previously, events have hosted “Obesity Awareness”, which focused on the short and long-term health consequences associated with obesity. Obesity has long been a focus of human health care, but it has only recently come into the spotlight as a concern for our domestic pets. SAVMA has now declared “Vector-Borne Disease Awareness” as the main theme for 2011-2013. Our event is open to the public and offers a chance for people and pets alike to get out and exercise, as well as learn about simple everyday prevention against ticks, mosquitoes, and other small vectors.
UC Davis SCAVMA, the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, is an organization of UC Davis veterinary medical students working as a community to facilitate public service, educational experiences and social networking that supplement our formal education, thus promoting professional and personal growth. Proceeds from our annual Dog N Jog running event will benefit the One Health Initiative.
General 2011 Event Details:
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Registration opens at 7:00 am
5K & 10K Fight to Keep Fido Fit begins at 8:00 am
Dog ‘N’ Jog 1.5-mile begins at 10:30 am
2011 Human and Animal Health Fair: 8:00 am - 12:00, featuring….
The Bohart Museum, UC Davis
California Department of Public Health
Veterinary Public Health Organization
Canine Medicine Club
Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Medicine
Student Chapter of Shelter Veterinarians
Josh Project
Yolo SPCA
Photography by Deanna Janelle
Company Reps: Iams, Hill’s, Purina
Additional Information on Vector Borne Disease:
Q: What exactly is vector borne disease?
"Vector borne disease" is a term used to describe any communicable disease that is caused by an infectious agent transmitted by a living organism to a human or animal host. There are many diseases that are considered vector borne disease. The following are some examples: Malaria (the infectious agent is a protozoal parasite which is carried by a mosquito vector and transmitted to humans), Lyme Disease (the infectious agent is a bacteria which is carried by a tick vector and can be transmitted to humans and other mammals), Rabies (the infectious agent is a virus which is carried by a mammal and transmitted to another mammal, for instance, a dog to a human), and Heartworm (the infectious agent is a round worm parasite which is carried by a mosquito and transmitted to dogs and cats). There are many diseases which fall under this category that affect humans and all species of animals. Vectors can include fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, flies, and in some cases, vertebrate animals as well. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites are infectious agents that can be transmitted by these vectors and cause disease.
Q: Is there currently anything that can be done to fight vector-borne disease in dogs?
The most effective way to fight vector borne disease in dogs, as well as all other animals and humans, is by prevention. For dogs, it is important to be up to date on all vaccinations, as well as flea, tick, and heartworm treatments. Rabies vaccination is routine vaccination and a requirement for registration and issuance of pet licenses. The Lyme Disease vaccine is not routine, but available for dogs with high risk for tick exposure (dogs that go hiking and camping with owners). Vaccination allows animals to prevent clinical infection when they are exposed to the infectious agent transmitted by the vector. Regular flea, tick and heartworm treatments are routine in preventative veterinary medicine. Control of the vector is an extremely important method of vector borne disease control. Environmental conditions also play a key role in the vector borne disease control because these conditions effect the life cycles of the vectors that transmit disease. Climate change has been associated with a rising incidence of vector borne disease.
Q: What kind of research is being done to cure this disease? Have there been any advances?
Many vector borne disease are zoonotic, which is a term meaning that they infect humans. Due to the fact that many of these diseases are zoonotic in nature, and that the vectors that carry them can spread across borders, there is a an ongoing worldwide effort to share and consolidate high quality research in vector borne disease control and prevention. Organizations such as WHO (World Health Organization), the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and the One Health Initiative, are all involved in research which will hopefully lead to the eventual eradication of many vector borne diseases. Earlier this year, new research provided a first step towards control of the vector borne disease African Sleeping Sickness, which is a disease caused by a parasite transmitted by the tsetse fly in West Africa. This is an example of just one of many promising research projects that are making advances in the field of Vector Borne Disease Control.
For more information about the Dog ‘N’ Jog, please email dog.n.jog@gmail.com
More information on the One Health Initiative can be found at the official web site: www.onehealthinitiative.com
