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Introduction to Farmed Cervid CWD Programs

We offer 2 similar courses: one for Veterinarians and one for Cervid Producers. See descriptions of both courses below.

The ‘Access free courses’ button will take you to a separate site where you can choose either to:

  • Create an account: This is required if you want to earn CE credit (veterinarians or veterinary technicians) or collect a Cervid Producer training certificate.
  • Use guest access: This will allow you to view the Cervid Producer course without an account, but you will not be able to collect a certificate.

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Biosecurity in Livestock and Poultry Production

We offer two versions of the course, both are RACE-approved for veterinarians and veterinary technicians (3 or 6 hours of RACE® CE).

  1. Basic Course: Introduces biosecurity concepts and provides an overview of biosecurity risk factors
  2. Advanced Course: Covers all content from the basic course, plus information on assessing risk and developing, implementing, and evaluating a biosecurity plan

 

The ‘Register’ button will take you to a separate site to create an account and take the courses for free.

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Biosecurity Train the Trainer

Resources for Trainers Trainers are welcome to download, customize and use the resources. Please credit the source and funding agencies when customizing the PPTs. Infographics Daily to Enhanced Biosecurity (PPTs) Biosecurity Tips (PPTs) How to Train-the-Trainer Session Recording If you missed the training session about how to use the biosecurity resources to train others, please […]

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Animal Movements

Farm Animal Movement Biosecurity Tips Animals moving on and off your operation can spread disease. Biosecurity steps can help stop disease spread. Animal movement includes new animals. It also includes animals returning to your farm/ranch after shows, breeding, grazing off-farm, or medical care.

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Disease Exposure Routes

Disease causing agents can be spread from animal-to-animal and between animals and humans through a variety of transmission routes. Select each route below for additional resources.

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Disinfection

Cleaning and disinfection – often called C&D – is a process that removes and kills germs on equipment and surfaces. C&D, when done correctly, is a cost-effective way to protect animal and human health. The resources on this page will help you: Web-based courses on C&D The CFSPH offers a basic course and an advanced […]

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Just-in-Time Training for Responders

Various response tasks will be needed during an animal health emergency. Responders will also vary in their backgrounds, level of training and experience. These Just-In-Time (JIT) training materials can help prepare responders for various aspects and tasks involved during an animal health emergency response to promote an effective and efficient response. These materials were developed […]

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Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response (FAD PReP)

USDA APHIS has developed the Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan (FAD PReP) materials to raise awareness, develop capabilities, and enhance the coordinated response to an animal disease outbreak. The materials present a comprehensive U.S. preparedness and response strategy for FAD threats, both zoonotic and non-zoonotic. APHIS provided funding through a cooperative agreement to […]

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