Vet Times Podcast

In this sponsored podcast, brought to you in association with MSD Animal Health, makers of Bravecto, we speak to Richard Wall and Ian Wright about flea prevalence, and new data that offers vets fresh information about how to prevent it. ______________ Richard Wall is professor of zoology at the University of Bristol, with his areas of research including veterinary entomology, parasitology and ecology. Prof Wall’s research focuses on the ecology, behaviour and control of arthropod parasites and disease vectors of veterinary importance. He also has interests in pastureland ecology and the effects of insecticides on decomposition processes. A key feature of his approach has been the use of fundamental ecological and epidemiological principles to inform practical control applications. Topics of interest include ticks and tick-borne disease, myiasis and mange, essential oils for ectoparasite control and impacts of climate change on ectoparasites. Ian Wright is a practising veterinary surgeon and co-owner of th