This course is co-sponsored by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) and National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), the USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) National Animal Disease Center (NADC), and the Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine.

Program Topics
Block 1. (May 10-12) Immunology and Principles of Vaccination intended for individuals who have not recently studied immunology, who want an overview and update of immunology as it applies to resistance to infectious disease.

Block 2. (May 15-19) Procedures for Ensuring Vaccine Safety and Efficacy reviews the requirements and processes for licensing/registration and testing of veterinary biological products and reviews the inspection and compliance process for production, release and post-marketing surveillance of veterinary biological products covered under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act. Information will be presented by regulatory officials from the USDA APHIS VS Center for Veterinary Biologics.

Block 3. (May 22-24) Potency and Safety Testing and Diagnostic Test Kit Evaluation reviewed the principles and procedures for laboratory testing of biologics and diagnostic test kits.

(May 25) International Government participants only. Toured small biologics production facility.