Course 2: Fundamentals of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Herd Certification Programs (HCP) - Introduction & National Standards

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

2 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

This online course contains information to assist CFIA animal health veterinarians and accredited veterinarians improve their knowledge of the principles of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Herd Certification Programs (HCP) and the National Standards. Topics covered include:

• objectives of the CWD HCPs

• compartmentalization

• framework and implementation

• risk mitigation

• accredited veterinarian’s role in the implementation of on-farm requirements

This course has been developed for:

• CFIA Animal Health Veterinarians who train and oversee accredited veterinarians for the CWD HCP function

• Accredited Veterinarians who deliver the CWD HCP function