Demos & Exhibits Zoonoses and Public Health You may not realize
this, but veterinarians play a very important role in protecting
the health of humans as well as animals. This is because we take
care of all sorts of animals, from the dogs and cats you love to
the farm animals that end up in the grocery store. Many emerging
diseases today are “zoonotic,” meaning they are transmitted from
animals to humans and vice versa. Some examples of zoonotic
diseases include food poisoning (Salmonella, E. coli), rabies,
bird flu, mad cow disease, and parasites such as roundworms.
Come check out our booth this year to test your knowledge on
zoonotic diseases. - Can you get West Nile from your horse? What
animals commonly carry the rabies virus in our area? - Can you
get head lice from your dog? - What about ringworm? - You can
also discover firsthand how easily germs can be spread by trying
out our special powder that only glows under black light. You
can even buy some of our friendly giant microbes while visiting
our booth