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Biosecurity and biosafety (self-protection)

Background

Animal health field officers undertaking field work may not realize that they are at risk of contracting agents that cause animal disease, for example, anthrax, brucellosis, leptospirosis. The threat will be transmission of zoonotic diseases from animals. Officers should understand these risks and understand biosecurity and biosafety principles that minimize risk of transmission. Protection from disease threat to investigators while providing services should be under consideration at all times. Biosecurity principles should be recognized and followed to minimize the risk of transfer or spread of animal diseases. Good practice by officers will promote good habits when implementing their services.