Monday, May 6, 2024 from 11:00 – 3:30pm CDT

4V. Using One Health to Advance Biosecurity
Susan Harper, DVM, MS, DACLAM, DACVPM, RBP (ABSA), NIH Office of Animal Care and Use, Bethesda, MD
Agricultural biosecurity is a critical component of the One Health concept. It includes various strategies designed to safeguard the health and welfare of agriculturally important animals, the environment, and society in general by preventing infections and their spread among these species, humans, and nontarget species, including wildlife. Increased movement of live animals and their products, as well as the growing trend towards intensification and expansion of animal production systems, represents a significant risk to food supply chains, public health, and the economy due to the possible emergence and spread of exotic animal pests and pathogens, zoonotic diseases, and foodborne agents. Effective management and control of these challenging and complex risks requires application of core principles and cohesive strategies that emphasize sustainability through improved husbandry and health management practices.
Objectives:
• Restate how agricultural biosecurity relates to “One Health”
• Discuss common biosecurity risks encountered in agricultural production
• Review effective management and control strategies to minimize risk to various agricultural sectors
Suggested Background: None
Target Audience: All Safety and Security Professionals, New Biosafety and Biosecurity Professionals, Veterinarians, Facility Managers
Audience Level: Intermediate
Course Length: 4 hours (one 4-hour live session with a 30-minute break)