Parasitologist: UK on ‘verge of exotic parasite epidemics’

The UK could be on the verge of an exotic parasite epidemic unless the number of imported pets coming into the country is curbed, a leading parasitologist has warned.

Ian Wright of the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCAAP) UK and Ireland, said a ”very real” risk exists for the UK to be subjected with an influx of parasitic and vector-borne diseases if the number of…