Key Summary: Brucella canis , is a gram-negative bacterium, it is a infectious zoonotic disease. B. canis in dogs is a reportable disease under the 2021 amendments to the Zoonoses Order and positive test results must be reported to the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA). The sensitivity and specificity of a test or test combination is important when making a diagnosis There are ways to mitigate risk of transmission (read article for more information) Top Tips for Veterinary

During lockdown, the number of dogs imported (and illegally smuggled) into the UK soared. Veterinary professionals are trying to warn...