CVM6531

CVM 6531 - Biosecurity and Biocontainment for Food Animals (2 Cr.)

College of Veterinary Medicine - Adm (11636) TVET - College of Veterinary Medicine

CVM 6531 - Biosecurity and Biocontainment for Food Animals (2 Cr.)

Course description

Rotation. Biocontainment and biosecurity measures and strategies that are being used in the food animal industry (swine, poultry and dairy) to prevent the spread of disease. Hands on experience for students interested in developing biosecurity plans for farms. Pathogen transmission within and between populations, the routes of pathogen dissemination and measures and strategies used to prevent disease dissemination. Hands on biosecurity audits/develop recommendations for system improvement.

Minimum credits

2

Maximum credits

2

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

S-N - S-N Grade Basis

Rotation

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring & Summer