Agricultural Agents Threat & Response
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Course Description
In addition to the human element is the economic and psychological impact of a biological attack against the U.S. agricultural industry. Foreign animal diseases as well as encroaching plant pathogens are the focus of this module. A review of Foot-and-Mouth disease and Mad Cow Disease provide a basis for discussion of the other diseases addressed in this module. Included is a virtual laboratory tour of the European outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth disease to demonstrate the potential for widespread economic and psychological devastation among the general public as well as those directly employed in the agricultural industry.
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Course Outline
- Explain the significance of zootomic disease outbreaks with respect to their effect on public health and economic stability of the country.
- Identify the diseases listed as notifiable to the Office of International Epizootics and select out those agents that are of concern to biodefense in the U.S.A.
- Differentiate a prion mediated disease from a bacterial or viral infection.
- Describe the etiology, host range, disease progression, impact on human health, treatment and preventative measures available for prion diseases
- Describe the etiology, host range, disease progression, impact on human health, treatment and preventative measures available for Hoof and Mouth Disease.
- Describe the etiology, host range, disease progression, impact on human health, treatment and preventative measures available for Avian infections such as avian influenza and Newcastle diseases.
- Describe the etiology, host range, disease progression, impact on human health, treatment and preventative measures available for vector borne diseases such as Rift Valley Fever and the Trypanosomes.
- Describe the etiology, host range, disease progression, impact on human health, treatment and preventative measures available for Plant Disease
- Identify the role and limitations vaccines have in the management of naturally occurring zoonotic infections that could be used as a biological terrorist agent.
- Identify control measures that must be implemented to mediate a potential or actual agriculturally based bioterrorism event, including containment, decontamination and personal protection measures.
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| Language | English |
| Course Length | 10.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | Six (6) months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1 |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | ET Online/Kirkwood Community College |
| Course Certification | 10-hr Certification of Completion |
Price: $ 100.00 (USD)
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