One Health: Animal and Human Health Interface

Tuesday 17 June

Webinars

Tue 17 Jun

18:30 - 20:30

Online

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Overview

In this webinar we will explore the interface between human and animal health. Our speakers will discuss the burden and economic impact of zoonotic infection and explain how understanding pathogen transmission between species can teach us how to control disease spread at the source. Our final speaker will use the plight of the vultures to demonstrate some of the unintended consequences of veterinary prescribing, highlighting the delicate balance required for a healthy ecosystem.

The ‘One Health’ approach is based on the understanding that the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment are closely linked and interconnected. It is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary process, with the aim of achieving optimal health outcomes at a local, national and global level. This ‘One Health’ strategy is of paramount importance in the prevention and response to pandemics and other threats to health, as demonstrated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic.

In this series we will introduce viewers to the concept of ‘One Health’ through tailored 120 minute webinars led by speakers from the relevant sectors. Each webinar will consist of 3 talks, illustrated by cases, exploring the relationship between people, animals and ecosystems. The talks will be followed by an online expert panel discussion, with questions welcomed from online attendees.

Organising Committee: Dr Naomi Bulteel, Dr Mary Fraser, Dr Mike MacKenzie

Programme

Tuesday 17 June 2025

18:30	Introduction & Welcome Professor Liz Grant, Assistant Principal (Global Health) and Director of the Global Health Academy, University of Edinburgh
18:35	'One Health' approach to Zoonoses Speaker TBC * Bovine TB * Rift Valley Fever * Crimea Congo Haemorrhagic Fever * burden, epidemiology and economic impacts of zoonotic infection across different agro-ecological systems
19:05	From animals to outbreaks - the key to prevention Professor James Wood OBE, Alborada Professor of Equine & Farm Animal Medicine, Head of University of Cambridge Vet School, University of Cambridge * Forecasting outbreaks * vaccinating vampire bats * understanding pathogen transmission between species - control at the source
19:35	The inter-dependence of humans, cattle and vultures - how the health of one depends on the other Christopher Bowden MBE, RSPB Vulture Programme Manager & Globally Threatened Species Officer, RSPB * Importance of a balanced ecosystem * law of unintended consequences
20:05	Panel discussion & Q&A
20:30	Close

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

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	Fee £
Standard Fee	£25
RCPE Fellow / Member	£15
Allied Health Professional	£15
RCPE Student Member	£0

Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within 4 days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

Booking Terms & Conditions: Please read the College’s full event booking Ts&Cs regarding event changes, CPD, and data protection in the event policies section on our Event FAQ pages.

Further information

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on the 15 July 2025, with certificates being issued shortly after this.

Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.

Catch-up

Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up for 28 days following the live event, i.e. until 15 July 2025. Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is for 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must complete the online feedback survey by 15 July 2025.

If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is no longer possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.

Event co-ordinator

Josiane Kirk

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3661

o.deane@rcpe.ac.uk

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