After this seminar students should be able to describe
- The community hazards of uncontrolled animal populations including pets and wild life.
- The hazards of rabies and
- The community programs and surveillance systems used to prevent spread of Rabies.
- Other Zoonoses which cause ill health in the community
- Zoonoses which are a risk for causing bio-terror incidents,
- Dangers from vicious animals.
- Why of protecting animal health enhances community health.
Concept:
Many of the "Newly Emrrging" diseases are diseases of animal origin such as SARS, Monkey Pox,and potentially Avian Flu. Animals can be dangerous to the health of humans. Epidemiologic investigation of hosts and vectors lead to the control of diseases spread by animals, and can provide early warning for bio-terror attacks.
Key Words:
Pets, Wild Animals, Hosts, Vectors, Rabies distribution in animals, Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus, Other epizootics, Vaccinations, Bite investigations, Animal Control, Veterinary public health,
Special reading of interest to students:
Zoonoses Updates J. Am. Vet. Ass., 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100, Schaumberg. Illinois 60173]
References
CMG Buttery - Essay No. 8 Vector & Animal Control,
Maxcy Rosenau 13th Edn. Chapter 12 pp 255-258 & 295-297 14th Edn. Chap 113 Sec. F, Chap 14 Scan 1-A.
The Ecology of Stray Dogs, Beck, A. York Press 1973 [still the gold standard for understanding feral animals.]
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