This subject focuses on emergency diseases of poultry and aquatic species. The poultry and aquatic industries share several features in common with respect to emergency animal disease. These include the high stocking densities of susceptible animals and the dependence upon effective biosecurity to prevent disease outbreaks. If this biosecurity breaks down, or new diseases or strains are introduced, massive mortalities may result, the foremost recent examples being the continuing H5N1 epidemic in poultry and the recurring outbreaks of White Spot Syndrome (WSS) in shrimp. This module will use online lecture notes and study materials to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the... -- 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
