| 9:25 AM-10:25 AM |
Module 15—Disease Prevention and Biosecurity in Aquaculture
This module reviews the important role of accredited veterinarians in safeguarding aquatic animal health. Topics reviewed focus on biosecurity practices specific to aquaculture facilities, disease prevention strategies specific to aquatic animal health, and disease control and eradication contingencies germane to the aquaculture industry. Valuable information is provided to assist accredited veterinarians and producers with risk evaluation and biosecurity assessments to develop and implement site-specific biosecurity plans. |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Module 14—Evaluation of Aquatic Animals for Detection of Reportable Diseases and Pathogens
After completion of this module, you will be able to: access lists of aquatic animal diseases that are reportable to International, Federal, State, Territorial, or Tribal governments; understand your role as an accredited veterinarian in reporting aquatic animal diseases in the United States; understand the procedures required when conducting veterinary inspections of aquatic animals; identify common signs of illness and disease in aquatic animal species; access appropriate diagnostic requirements; understand the importance of collecting appropriate samples for diagnostic testing; and understand a general overview of the terms surveillance, monitoring, zoning, and compartmentalization. |
