Veterinary and public health specialists will address the risks posed by Q fever and other zoonotic diseases at an event in Clogher next month. The annual Animal x Human Health Night will be held at Corrick House Hotel on Thursday, November 12, beginning at 7.30pm.

The gathering is organised around the theme "One Health. Shared Future" and is aimed at professionals and members of the farming community. It will examine how infections can pass between animals and humans and what measures can reduce exposure.

Dr Mark Little, National Veterinary Manager with Ceva Animal Health, will give a presentation titled "Q Fever - A disease with underestimated consequences". Dr Patrick McAleavey, Consultant in Health Protection with the Public Health Agency, will then speak on "Understanding Q Fever and protecting human health".

The programme opens with a welcome, networking and food at 7.30pm. Dr Little is scheduled to speak at 8pm, followed by Dr McAleavey at 8.30pm. An expert panel question-and-answer session is set for 9pm, covering zoonotic diseases on farms and sepsis safety. The event will close at 10pm.

Organisers have adopted the message "Spread Info. Not Infection" to underline the purpose of the evening. The event is supported by QFEVER and is open to anyone interested in zoonotic disease awareness and farm safety. Further information and registration details are available through the organisers.