This subject focuses on vector-borne and wildlife reservoir emergency diseases. <br/><br/>Many emergency animal diseases in the recent past have a complex epidemiology, either involving insect vectors and/or or wildlife reservoirs. Many of these outbreaks were initially new or emerging, and in some cases were zoonotic. Accordingly, they posed challenges to control and eradication not encountered with simpler vesicular disease epidemics. Examples include West Nile Fever (WNF), Bluetongue virus (BTV), African Horse Sickness (AHS), and infection with the henipaviruses, Hendra and Nipah. This module will use online lecture notes and study materials to provide students with an in-depth... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: The following subjects are prerequisites: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: VETS50003 Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests June 12.50 VETS50004 Communication in Disease Emergencies August 12.50 VETS50005 Management in Disease Em
