Guidance
Canine brucellosis (Brucella canis): information for veterinary staff
Guidance for vets on canine brucellosis from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
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Information notes provide vets with further guidance for circumstances such as:
- unusual seasonal events
- emerging diseases
- outbreaks of non-statutory disease
皇冠体育app bacterium Brucella canis (B. canis) is the most common cause of canine brucellosis in Great Britain (GB).聽This guidance offers: 聽
- general information for vets on canine brucellosis
- specific information on control measures in veterinary practices to prevent the transmission of B. canis to veterinary staff
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Published 1 September 2023
Last updated 12 June 2025
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We have added guidance for veterinary staff on the risk of Brucella canis to humans in veterinary practices and the control measures to implement.
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