Veterinarians’ knowledge and experience of avian influenza and perspectives on control measures in the UK-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Veterinarians’ knowledge and experience of avian influenza and perspectives on control measures in the UK

Published:2024-01-17 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:0042-4900
Container-title:Veterinary Record
language:en
Short-container-title:Veterinary Record

Author:

Jewitt Sarah¹^ORCID,McClaughlin Emma²^ORCID,Elliott Sol³^ORCID,Smallman‐Raynor Matthew¹^ORCID,Clark Michael³^ORCID,Dunham Stephen³^ORCID,Tarlinton Rachael³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. School of Geography University of Nottingham Nottingham UK

2. School of English University of Nottingham Nottingham UK

3. One Virology The Wolfson Centre for Global Virus Research School of Veterinary Medicine and Science University of Nottingham Nottingham UK

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundThe scale of the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2021–23 due to the influenza A/H5N1 virus is unprecedented.MethodsAn online survey was designed to explore veterinarians’ experiences of and confidence in treating avian species, experiences of dealing with suspected HPAI and perspectives on control measures in the UK. The survey ran between December 2021 and March 2022.ResultsSurvey responses were received from 26 veterinarians. Although veterinarians are well placed to communicate HPAI‐related information and guidance, a lack of confidence around treating birds and dealing with suspected cases of HPAI represent key barriers for non‐specialist practices, and this limits opportunities to educate clients.LimitationsThis study presents the views of a small group of self‐selected respondents and may over‐represent veterinarians with existing interests in avian species and/or avian influenza and who engage with online fora.ConclusionsImproved training and resources designed to increase confidence with avian species, along with guidance on diagnosing and reporting notifiable diseases, are needed for first opinion practices. Governing bodies should clarify regulations on treating birds in veterinary practices when HPAI outbreak numbers are high.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

General Veterinary,General Medicine

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