The European Society of Dirofilariosis and Angiostrongylosis (ESDA) is dedicated to educating the scientific community on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and public health risks associated with Dirofilaria immitis, Dirofilaria repens and Angiostrongylus vasorumin both animals and humans.

World Parasite Awareness Day is a new annual event to raise awareness about parasites in pets and the importance of appropriate parasite control.  It takes place on 20th March each year which is the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, a time where parasite risk can rise in many areas.