‘Reservoir dogs’: The emerging zoonotic risk associated with European dog imports to the UK | Synapse
April 4, 2026Open Access
‘Reservoir dogs’: The emerging zoonotic risk associated with European dog imports to the UK
Key Points
The aim is to increase awareness of zoonotic risks from dog imports among veterinary professionals in the UK.
Identifying the role of veterinary staff in managing imported zoonoses.
Exploring the implications of dog imports on public health.
Analyzing the One Health approach to zoonotic disease prevention.
Increased awareness among veterinary staff improves recognition of zoonotic risks.
Better management of imported dogs decreases potential disease transmission.
Emphasis on the importance of the One Health approach in zoonotic disease.
Abstract
Raising awareness of the risks among veterinary staff-who play a central role in recognising, managing and preventing imported zoonoses-is integral to a One Health approach.