Aberystwyth University has announced a special conference looking at how to get to grips with the problem of bovine TB through means of local, regional and national co-operation.
On 18 September veterinary, academic and agricultural experts will join policy makers for the event organised by the Sêr Cymru Centre of Excellence for Bovine TB. Among those speaking at the event are Dr Damien Barrett from the Irish Government’s Department of Agriculture, Dr Ruth Little from the UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Prof Gareth Enticott from Cardiff University and Dr Henry Grub from Imperial College London. There will also be presentations by veterinarians and farmers who take an active role in local initiatives to control TB.
Professor Glyn Hewinson, Head of the Sêr Cymru Centre of Excellence for Bovine Tuberculosis at Aberystwyth University, said:
‘Collaboration, empowerment and engagement is essential for the continued fight against bovine TB here in Wales. In previous years we have hosted conferences focusing on TB testing, biosecurity and wildlife. This year’s theme of ‘The Social Dimensions of TB control’ is equally, if not more, important for implementing effective disease control and eradication.
We plan to discuss the social dimensions of bovine TB including behaviour change science and the importance of involving all stakeholders in the co-design of policy and disease control interventions. This will include featuring examples of successful cases where government, industry and the veterinary profession have worked together to control TB.
I hope many people from a variety of backgrounds will join us for a thought-provoking conference where we will ask ourselves how we can run a successful regional approach to TB eradication in Wales.’
You can find more information and a full programme for the conference and register to attend by following this link.
