UNH Speakers Bureau

Zoonotic Disease

 

Program Description:

Zoonotic diseases are diseases caused by infectious agents that can be transmitted between (or are shared by) animals and humans. Many diseases from influenza to strep to the plaque can be transmitted between the species. With statistics showing that more than half of US households keep pets and/or livestock, its important to have an understanding of the kinds of diseases that can be spread, how they are spread, what took look for and how to protect yourself.


Speaker:

Richard French

Dr. Richard French is a clinical professor, senior veterinary pathologist and Director of the NH Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire. He received is DVM from the University of llinois. Prior to coming to UNH he spent 12 years at the University of Connecticut as associate professor of pathobiology and veterinary science. He has nine years of veterinary practice experience and extensive expertise in foreign animal disease and zoonoses.

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