Course Description
This is an online distance learning course intended to educate veterinarians on the significant poultry health, disease control, and public health issues affecting export and import of poultry.
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TRADE ISSUES
Non-Traditional Format
Delivery mode is asynchronous. Course design is a self-paced, independent study course. There are no face-to-face meetings. E-mail as needed and discussion boards daily. Written feedback will be given to students on assignments monthly.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to educate veterinarians on the significant poultry health, disease control, and public health issues affecting export and import of poultry. At the conclusion of the course, veterinarians are expected to be knowledgeable about international trade policies and restrictions as regards to poultry production.
Topical Outline
Presence or absence of certain poultry diseases can significantly affect a country's ability to export poultry meat or eggs. The diagnosis, eradication, sanitation, and testing to eliminate or prevent introduction of these diseases will be covered. Students will learn about the impact of zoonotic and nonzoonotic poultry diseases such as Exotic Newcastle Disease, Avian Influenza and others. 1. OIE requirements for international trade regarding "List A" diseases 2. Methods of testing and interpretation of results 3. Proper biosecurity and hygiene requirements to prevent introduction of "List A" diseases Students will learn about the impact of foodborne pathogens on human/public health. They will also learn about the economics of poultry in a global market. 1. Global cost of foodborne illness and how the WHO responds to outbreak 2. International and national regulations on the major causes of human foodborne illness associated with meat and eggs 3. How to test and interpret results to meet international standards for the export market