The objective of this course is to improve the capacity for recognition, prevention, control, and eradication of sheep pox (SPP) and goat pox (GTP). It provides participants with scientifically up-to-date knowledge and understanding of clinical and pathological diagnosis, diagnostic tools, best practices for sample collection, epidemiology, outbreak investigation, and control and eradication measures, including vaccines and vaccinations strategies, as well as surveillance programmes.
Study time
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10 hours.
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Duration
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4 weeks. |
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Languages currently available
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Arabic, English, Russian.
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Target audience
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Government and private veterinarians involved in the prevention, diagnosis, investigation, and response to SPP and GTP outbreaks. It is also relevant for laboratory specialists, veterinary faculty members and students, paraveterinarians, and farmers, who may be engaged in outbreak response activities. The course has been developed for Europe and Central Asia, with adaptions for Eastern Africa and the Near East and North Africa. It is suitable for further adaptation to other regions.
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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 key risk factors for SPP and GTP.
- Recognize the typical clinical signs of SPP and GTP in infected animals.
- Explain the benefits and limitations of the main diagnostic tests for SPP and GTP.
- Describe how to collect samples for SPP and GTP testing, including preparation, management, and transportation.
- Describe how to conduct epidemiological investigations of suspected or confirmed SPP and GTP outbreaks.
- Explain the general principles and types of surveillance and monitoring programmes for SPP and GTP.
- Describe key control measures, including vaccination protocols.
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Course structure
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The course consists of six self-paced interactive modules, complemented by opening and closing live webinars, a discussion forum, and a final assessment.
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Topics covered
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- Introduction to SPP and GTP, clinical and pathological diagnosis.
- Sample collection, laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, and outbreak investigation.
- Control and eradication, surveillance, and monitoring.
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