This introductory course is designed for a broad range of stakeholders interested in African swine fever (ASF). It aims to raise awareness of ASF and build capacity in its detection and prevention.
Study time
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3 hours.
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Languages currently available
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English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
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Target audience
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Pig owners, veterinary paraprofessionals, veterinarians, and others working in the pig industry.
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Learning objectives
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- Describe the global significance and impacts of ASF.
- Explain how ASF spreads in domestic pigs and wildlife.
- Describe the typical clinical signs of ASF.
- Explain how to conduct an initial clinical, laboratory and epidemiological assessment to confirm or rule out ASF.
- Explain key prevention and control measures available for ASF.
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Course structure
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The course consists of six self-paced modules, each approximately 15 minutes long, followed by a multiple-choice assessment.
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Topics covered
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- Why is ASF important?
- How is ASF transmitted?
- What are the clinical signs of ASF?
- Investigating suspected ASF cases.
- How to prevent ASF?
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