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Disease Investigation for Para-vets

A basic course for para-vets in the practical, clinical procedures involved in the investigation of an animal health problem.

This course includes sessions on the following;

• Disease investigation: responsibilities of the investigator
• Basic Principles of Diseases
• Pre-investigation: Coordination, confirmation and preparation before going to the field
• Biosecurity and biosafety (self-protection)
• On site: Disease Investigation
  • Effective communication
  • Taking a case history
  • Physical examination
  • Environmental examination
  • Selecting, taking and submitting relevant samples
  • Before you leave
• Follow-up actions
• Examples of information analysis

Documents for online viewing and use

• Course Handbook

Documents for download