This course aims to strengthen the capacity of animal health professionals and practitioners in countries currently affected by, or at risk of, sheep pox (SPP) and goat pox (GTP) outbreaks. It provides scientifically up-to-date knowledge and practical tools to support effective disease recognition, diagnosis, and control.
Study time
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6 hours.
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Languages currently available
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Target audience
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This course is intended for animal health professionals and practitioners seeking practical and scientific knowledge on the diagnosis and response to SPP and GTP. It is especially relevant for those involved in surveillance, outbreak investigation, and disease control at various institutional levels.
The training is ideal for:
- Veterinarians in public or private practice.
- Veterinary laboratory specialists.
- Animal health officers and field epidemiologists.
- Paraveterinarians and animal health technicians.
- Faculty members and students of veterinary and animal sciences.
- Stakeholders engaged in small ruminant health, including extension agents, researchers, and policy advisor.
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Learning objectives
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- Describe the significance of SPP and GTP, including their impact on trade.
- Explain the main transmission pathways and other risk factors for SPP and GTP.
- Recognize the typical clinical signs of SPP and GTP in infected animals.
- Describe the collection of samples for SPP and GTP testing, including preparation, management, and transportation.
- Explain the benefits and drawbacks of the main diagnostic tests for SPP and GTP.
- Describe how to conduct epidemiological investigations of suspected/confirmed SPP and GTP outbreaks.
- Explain general principles and types of surveillance and monitoring programmes for SPP and GTP.
- Describe the main control measures, including vaccination protocols.
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Course structure
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The course consists of six, self-paced modules. You can study these at a time and place that suits you and use them as a ready-reference resource as needed. The course supports multiple platforms and can be studied on a smartphone, computer, or tablet device.
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Topics covered
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- An introduction to sheep pox and goat pox.
- Clinical and pathological diagnosis.
- Sampling and laboratory diagnosis.
- Epidemiology and outbreak investigation.
- Control and eradication.
- Surveillance and monitoring.
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