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Introduction
Agroterrorism is defined as the use, or threatened use, of
biological, chemical, or radiological agents against some component of
the agriculture community in a way that would adversely impact the
agriculture industry, the nation's economy, or the consuming public's
confidence in a safe food supply. The U.S. is vulnerable to intentional
efforts to undermine its agriculture industries, either by deliberate
tampering of food during production or through the release of a
biological agent that result in animal or plant disease. The course will allow the first responder to:
- Gain an appreciation of
their importance to, and their unique role in, agricultural security and
the vulnerability of American agriculture to foreign animal disease
(FAD) threats.
- Secure basic knowledge and skills to assist with
quarantine operations and to function within an assigned role during a
FAD outbreak. The aim of isolation and quarantine is to prevent
susceptible animals from coming into contact with the virus. Foot and
mouth disease is the primary focus of this training.
- Learn which
procedures to follow for safe use, inspection, and selection of
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed buy the
animal health or regulatory authorities/agencies in charge.
Department of Homeland Security Approval
The Department of Homeland
Security and Office of Grants and Training (formerly ODP) has announced
the certification and validation of the Foreign Animal Disease Response,
and the Foreign Animal Disease Response, Train-the-Trainer Courses for
Emergency Responders described herein. Both courses were developed by
Kirkwood Community College of Iowa. (formerly ODP) has announced the
certification and validation of the Foreign Animal Disease Response, and
the Foreign Animal Disease Response, Train-the-Trainer Courses for
Emergency Responders described herein. Both courses were developed by
Kirkwood Community College of Iowa.
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