VTMED 6610

Herd Health and Biosecurity Risk Evaluation Using the NYS Cattle Health Assurance Program Model

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

Introduces students to the identification of disease risk and the evaluation of cattle operations, focusing on animal health, food safety, and the environment. The course combines information on risk assessment, creation of herd plans, biosecurity, Johne's disease, standard operating procedures, global trade, and environmental issues. Additionally, two local farms are visited to give students the opportunity to implement knowledge gained in lectures.

When Offered Summer.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: second-, third-, and fourth-year veterinary students or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5400.

Comments Minimum enrollment 5.

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