Veterinarians warn of the need to strengthen deworming in spring to prevent zoonoses and protect public health.

the population to reinforce the deworming of pets and production animals. The objective, according to the entity, is to prevent the proliferation of internal and external parasites, reduce the risk of diseases in animals, and avoid the transmission of zoonoses to humans. The president of the College, Álvaro Borge de Castro, has recalled that more than 75% of emerging diseases in people have animal origin, which reinforces the importance of adopting a preventive approach based on the concept of “One Health” or “One Health”, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health. From the Veterinary College, there is insistence that deworming should be considered an essential part of the responsible care of animals, at the same level as vaccination. Both in pets and in production animals, this process is key to guaranteeing their well-being and avoiding health complications that can be serious or even fatal. Specialists warn that infestation by parasites can cause problems in ...