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Dr. Scott Weese of Noteworthy Blog ‘Worms & Germs’ Joins Next COVID Council Webinar
Topics to include animal cases of COVID-19 - including the recent reports of the tiger at the Bronx zoo, decision making around personal protective equipment,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Topics to include animal cases of COVID-19 - including the recent reports of the tiger at the Bronx zoo, decision making around personal protective equipment, defining essential services and prioritization within practices\nSEATTLE, April 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the ongoing efforts by the COVID Council, Trupanion, the leader in medical insurance for pets, announced today the next webinar in the series will be Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT).\n The webinar, Updates from the COVID Council, will feature special guest Scott Weese, DVM, DACVIM. Dr. Weese is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph, and Public Health and Zoonotic Disease microbiologist for the University’s Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. Weese is well known for his noteworthy blog, Worms & Germs, where he recently addressed the case of COVID-19 and the tiger at the Bronx zoo. “The purpose of the COVID Council is to bring together experts in the animal health community to respond quickly with facts and updated guidance on animal health as it relates to this pandemic,” said Dr. Steve Weinrauch, chief veterinary officer at Trupanion, Founder of Mightyvet, and the convening member of the council. “We’re grateful to have Dr. Weese join us as a key resource for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals as we navigate through these unprecedented times.” The webinar will cover several different topics, including decision making around personal protective equipment: why we use it, what to use when, what to preserve as well as essential services. The webinar will also cover what types of appointments should veterinary professionals be seeing right now, and how to decide in those grey areas. There will be ample time dedicated for questions and answers at the end of the webinar. WHAT: Updates from the COVID Council with special guest, Dr. Scott Weese WHEN: Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon PDT WHERE: The webinar will stream on Facebook Live at MightyVet: https://www.facebook.com/mightyvet/ and NOMV: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NOMVet/ Additional webinars from the COVID Council will be scheduled as news and guidelines continue to evolve. About Trupanion Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States and Canada with over 500,000 pets enrolled...