Understanding Tick-Borne Zoonoses at the Livestock–Wildlife–Human Interface

Workshop: Understanding Tick-Borne Zoonoses at the Livestock–Wildlife–Human Interface Date: November 7–8, 2025 Location: Mizan Veterinary Regional Laboratory cented Organizers: One Health PhD students Target Audience: Veterinary and public health professionals, researchers, postgraduate students Event Description: This hands-on workshop aims to increase awareness and practical knowledge about zoonotic tick-borne pathogens that threaten livestock, wildlife, and people. Using the One Health framework, the event will demonstrate how environmental changes, animal movement, and human activity contribute to disease transmission. Participants will learn identification techniques for major tick species, safe sample handling, and methods for pathogen detection. The workshop emphasizes early detection, community participation, and cross-sector collaboration to reduce zoonotic disease risks. By engaging veterinary, public health, and environmental experts, this event fosters multidisciplinary learning and supports integrated surveillance and prevention of tick-borne diseases in Ethiopia.