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Outbreak Response

  • VETS50014
  • Contact Hours: Approximately 10-14 hours per week over an 8-week period
    Total Time Commitment: Approximately 112 hours per semester
  • 12.50
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Controlling and eradicating a disease outbreak requires the use of a combination of strategies, as well as knowledge of the consequences of a disease and its response strategy on the economy and the broader community. <br/><br/>This module will, through a series of lectures and assignments, cover the various response strategies outlined in the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) and elsewhere, and deal with legal, socio-economic and trade issues. -- Course Website

Prerequisites: The following subjects are prerequisites: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: VETS50007 Emergency Animal Diseases 1 July 12.50 VETS50011 Structure & Function of Control Centres September 12.50 VETS50008 Emergency Animal Diseases 2 No



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