In collaboration with IDEXX Laboratories, Man Pharma hosted an informative lecture on the vector-borne diseases affecting Filipino dogs and cats. The Crowne Plaza served as the venue for this symposium on the evening of May 28, 2018. Its attendees were veterinarians from the different regions of Luzon, all ready to discuss vector-borne diseases in the context of the Philippines with their peers.
Driving the conversation is IDEXX Training and Education’s Dr. Rachael Kilroy. Beginning at 6:30 PM, Dr. Kilroy began her lecture by presenting our audience with in-depth data on vector-borne diseases. She most notably talked about heartworm, ehrlichia, anaplasma, babesia, and Lyme disease. Her engaging lecture then steered to the available diagnostics for the said diseases. Dr. Kilroy highlighted the pros and cons of various diagnostic methods like microscopy and lateral flow tests. After this topic discussion, everyone agreed that the SNAP 4Dx test, with its complex mechanism compacted into a simplistic procedure, serves veterinarians with both the accuracy and convenience that they expect from their diagnostic tools. Our guest veterinarians were also able to test their diagnostic skills with case studies and digital poll quizzes. Throughout the talk, our audience were also treated with the hotel’s complimentary dinner and dessert buffet.
The night ended with a lively Q&A session about the various cases and concerns that our veterinarians have faced in their practice. Dr. Rachael Kilroy consequently provided them with insights from her 15 years of experiences as a practicing veterinarian. With a short closing remark and a group photo, the gathering eventually drew to a close at around 10:00 PM. From the event, our guests gained a deeper understanding of how diagnostic accuracy could dictate the effectiveness of the treatments they deliver. Hopefully, our participants also developed a greater appreciation of the veterinary community and how shared experience can be a highly informative and reliable source for their everyday practice.
