Recipient recognized for his campaign against the killing of dogs infected with Canine Leishmaniasis
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A Brazilian parasitologist who campaigns against the killing of dogs infected with Canine Leishmaniasis has received this year’s WSAVA One Health Award. In his role as President of the Tropical Council for Companion Animal Parasites (TroCCAP), Dr Filipe Dantas-Torres works to educate his veterinary colleagues and stakeholders across Latin America that leishmaniasis should be controlled by community-wide use of repellents and vaccination rather than by the culling of affected dogs. The Award was presented to him during WSAVA World Congress 2022.
Dr Michael Lappin, Chair of the WSAVA One Health Committee, says: “The work that Dr Dantas-Torres is completing epitomizes the mission of the WSAVA One Health Committee. He has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of dogs and their owners and his work is impactful around the world.”