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The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
is an independent council of veterinarians and other animal health care professionals established to create guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people, brings together broad expertise in parasitology, internal medicine, public health, veterinary law, private practice and association leadership.
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CAPC Roadshow 2009
Catch the CAPC Bus in Eight Western Cities
The CAPC parasitologists and veterinarians are traveling West this summer starting June 27 in Denver, CO, and ending July 11 at A.V.M.A. in Seattle, WA, to bring you the latest information on parasites, vector-borne diseases and
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Expert Perspective
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Fecal Examinations:
A “fecal” may seem like one of the more humble tasks performed in a veterinary hospital. That does not diminish the importance of this examination, which can provide valuable information on the health status of veterinary patients. Parasite diagnosis and monitoring are vital to pet health and the health of pet owners, given the zoonotic potential of many parasites.
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CAPC Addresses EPA Flea Product Report
Mike Paul, DVM, executive director of CAPC, responds to the recent EPA report of an increase in adverse events associated with the use of certain topically applied flea control products.
Read the Parasites 101 Articles sponsored by CAPC in Veterinary Forum.
CAPC comments on “adverse effects.”
Read the parasitology supplement to Veterinary Medicine written by CAPC
Free CAPC-Sponsored Online CE Course
VetMedTeam and CAPC have worked together to create a free, RACE- approved, online CE course titled Focus on Fecal Diagnostics.
Lifelearn offers the course People, Pets & Parasites, giving 4 CE credits. Cost is $49. Please enter promotional code of 124465679258.
Did you miss the CAPC Symposium at TNAVC? You can see the presentations at Clinician's Brief, exactly as they were in Orlando. Take advantage of this great opportunity.
The mission of CAPC is to foster animal
and human health, while preserving the
human-animal bond, through recommendations
for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections.
New CAPC Brochures for Your Clients
At low or no cost to you, CAPC is offering several new client brochures and clinic education tools in PDF and printed form in English and Spanish.
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