This introductory course is designed for a wide range of stakeholders with an interest in avian influenza (AI). It aims to raise awareness of AI and to build capacity for its detection and prevention.
Study time
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2.5 hours.
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Languages currently available
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English , Portuguese, Spanish.
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Target audience
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Anyone interested in learning more about AI, including veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals (VPPs), bird keepers, and individuals working in the poultry industry.
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Learning objectives
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- Describe the global significance and impacts of AI.
- Explain how AI spreads in domestic and wild birds.
- Describe the typical clinical signs of AI.
- Explain how to conduct an initial clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological assessment to onfirm or rule out AI.
- Explain key prevention and control measures for AI.
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Course structure
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This course consists of six short self-paced, interactive online modules followed by a multiple-choice assessment.
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Topics covered
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- Why is AI important?
- How is AI transmitted?
- Clinical signs of AI.
- Investigating suspected AI cases.
- Preventing AI.
- Control measures for AI.
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