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The Role of Veterinarians in Emergency Preparedness: Foreign and Emerging Animal Diseases (FEADs)
August 12, 2008
Program Description:
Anthrax, West Nile Virus, Avian Influenza: These diseases are in the headlines at the forefront of preparedness training, but many other diseases threaten our globalized society. Veterinarians, as intermediaries of the world of agriculture, animals and humans, play a critical role in awareness and protection of the public health from these potentially emerging diseases.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Recognize foreign emerging animal diseases.
- Understand the role of veterinarians in the protection of communities.
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Who Should Attend:
Veterinarians and staff from the NYS Department of Health and NYS Department of Food and Agriculture; invitees from the Cooperative Extension; and veterinarians from the ate sector.
Sponsored by the New York Consortium for Emergency Preparedness Continuing Education (NYCEPCE) under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program, award number 5 T01HP01411-04-00. The contents of this program are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of ASPR.
