This course is designed to build capacity in the detection, prevention and control of lumpy skin disease (LSD). It covers essential topics such as clinical signs, diagnosis, sample collection, transmission, risk factors, and control measures.
Study time
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12 hours.
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Duration
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4 weeks. |
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Languages currently available
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Bahasa, English, French, Indonesian, Russian.
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Target audience
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Government and private veterinarians involved in the diagnosis, investigation, and control of LSD outbreaks, as well as professionals working with cattle. The course has been delivered in Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Africa, Europe and Central Asia, the Near East and North Africa, and Southern Africa. It is suitable for adaptation to other regions at risk of LSD outbreaks.
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Learning objectives
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- Describe the global significance of LSD.
- Describe key epidemiological features of LSD, including risk factors and transmission routes.
- Describe the clinical signs of LSD.
- Explain how to conduct clinical examinations of cattle suspected of LSD.
- Explain how to collect and handle samples for laboratory diagnosis of LSD.
- Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of available control measures for LSD.
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Course structure
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The course involves two live sessions led by international LSD experts, seven self paced interactive modules, and group discussions in an online forum. A multiple choice assessment must be successfully completed to obtain the course certificate.
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Topics covered
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- Introduction to LSD and clinical diagnosis.
- Laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, and outbreak investigation.
- Surveillance of LSD.
- Control and eradication.
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