ACVPM Continuing Education Webinar- Public Health Perspective on Brucella canis: Lessons Learned from Epidemiological Investigations — South Carolina, 2023-2024
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
The ACVPM Continuing Education Committee is pleased to invite members of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians to an upcoming continuing education webinar.
Dr. Tori Moore will present "Public Health Perspective on Brucella canis: Lessons Learned from Epidemiological Investigations — South Carolina, 2023-2024". This presentation will highlight the need for a better understanding of Brucella canis seroprevalence in dogs, development of a serologic test for humans, and more educational outreach for veterinarians and dog owners to protect public and animal health.
This webinar has been granted up to one hour of CE credit by RACE. Participants must be active members of the ACVPM or its partner organizations and must participate for at least 50 minutes of the webinar to receive a one hour CE certificate.
After multiple epidemiologic investigations during 2023–2024, the South Carolina Department of Health (SCDPH) uncovered educational gaps in veterinarian, physician, and dog owner knowledge of brucellosis. Investigative challenges included testing affected dogs and canine contacts, classifying human exposures without approved testing, and coordination between clinical veterinarians, public health epidemiologists, and public health laboratorians.
SCDPH responded by using a One Health approach to improve educational gaps, connect exposed persons to healthcare providers, and develop a strategic low-cost testing program for affected dogs.