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Subject: PRO/AH> Announcements 2003 (01)
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 15:59:37 -0500 (EST)
From: ProMED-mail <promed@promed.isid.harvard.edu>
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ANNOUNCEMENTS 2003 (01)
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In this edition:
[1] FAO/WHO/OIE Electronic Conference on VPH and Control of Zoonoses
[2] Foreign Animal Disease Online Course

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[1] FAO/WHO/OIE Electronic Conference on VPH and Control of Zoonoses
Date: 18 Jan 2003
From: Stephen M Apatow <s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net>
 

The following resource is now accessible on the Foreign Animal and Zoonotic 
Disease Center website: <http://www.humanitarian.net/biodefense/fazdc>

Summary of comments and discussions -- Food and Agriculture Organization of  the United Nations/World Health Organization/Office International des Epizooties Electronic Conference on VPH and Control of Zoonoses in 
developing countries: Prepared by the conference moderator, Dr Ashley Robinson, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA. <http://www.humanitarian.net/biodefense/fazdc/faocs_robinson.html>

Stephen M Apatow
Humanitarian Resource Institute
Biodefense Reference Library
Telephone: Eastern U.S. (203) 668-0282
Telephone: Western U.S. (775) 884-4680
Internet: <http://www.humanitarian.net/biodefense>
<s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net>

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[2] Foreign Animal Disease Online Course
Date: 18 Jan 2003
From: Stephen M Apatow <s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net>
 

The following resource is now accessible free of charge for veterinary professionals and students. Please feel free to pass the information on.

Foreign Animal Disease Online Course

In January 2002, the Humanitarian Resource Institute announced the development of a Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Center, which provides access to online educational resources for both medical and veterinary professionals (1.16.2002: Agricultural Security: Veterinary and Scientific Experts Outline Priority Issues). In an effort to enhance training for the 
recognition of Foreign Animal Diseases for field veterinarians, we have developed the Foreign Animal Disease Online Course.

Materials include:

1. Foreign Animal Diseases: The Gray Book Online
2. International Animal Health Code: Classification Office International des Epizooties
3. Foreign Animal Disease Training Modules: Published on the web by the Veterinary Services (VS) division of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
4. Foreign Animal Diseases Online Test: The Online Test encompasses 200 questions (True/False) related to the foreign animal disease topics covered in The Gray Book. Upon completion and online submission of the test, individuals with a passing grade of 75 per cent or above will receive a certificate of completion by Humanitarian Resource Institute 
<http://www.humanitarian.net/biodefense/fazdc/fadc1/>.

Stephen M Apatow
Humanitarian Resource Institute
Biodefense Reference Library
Telephone: Eastern U.S. (203) 668-0282
Telephone: Western U.S. (775) 884-4680
Internet: <http://www.humanitarian.net/biodefense>
<s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net>

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