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Education to Support Vector Control

Education to Support Vector Control

110 - Educating Animal Welfare Professionals on Vector-borne Diseases

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
11:35 AM – 11:45 AM AST
Location: 208 B
Abstract: Vector-borne diseases can impact animal health, food production, and national and global economies. It is essential for animal welfare professionals to be able to recognize potential disease outbreaks and be able to notify the appropriate authorities when a zoonotic disease is suspected. It is crucial for animal welfare professionals to have an understanding of vector biology and management.



In 2024, the Gulf South Vector Educational Center for Training, Outreach and Resources (Gulf South VECTOR) and the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) have been educating animal welfare professionals across the Gulf South of the United States on vector biology, disease risks, vector management, and preparedness for pre- and post-all hazard events.



Educating, evaluating and partnering with animal welfare professionals about vector-borne disease and vector management is needed to improve vector-borne disease response. Educational trainings for animal welfare professionals vary dramatically from state to state and often do not include comprehensive vector-borne disease and vector management.



The Gulf South VECTOR collaborative has focused on understanding the infrastructure of animal welfare organizations in the Gulf South, creating training products specific to vector-borne disease and encouraging partnerships among agencies for better communication.