APHIS Revises Comment Process for Evaluating DeregulationDOCUMENT: Biotechnology Regulatory Services; Changes Regarding the Solicitation of Public Comment for Petitions for Determinations of Nonregulated Status for Genetically Engineered Organisms (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-368
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Engineered ◽  
Plant Health ◽  
Public Comment ◽  
Health Inspection ◽  
Inspection Service ◽  
Genetically Engineered Organisms

scholarly journals (A330) Training Agricultural Emergency Responders

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s92-s93 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.L. Cowen
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
United States ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
The United States ◽  
Plant Health ◽  
Veterinary Services ◽  
Animal Agriculture ◽  
Emergency Responders ◽  
Health Inspection ◽  
Inspection Service

Training Agricultural Emergency Responders by Paula L. Cowen, D.V.M., Director, Professional Development Staff, Veterinary Services, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of AgricultureBackground Emergency Response is a critical component of our Animal Agriculture infrastructure. The ability to deploy trained personnel to handle any kind of emergency is key to quickly containing any disaster and mitigating the effects. This training is provided by a number of federal agencies, universities as well as at the state and local level.BodySeveral training strategies are employed by a number of different entities. Training is available on-line, in the classroom, with wet labs using live animals, through exercises and case studies. An overview of training and education of Agricultural Emergency Response personnel across the United States will be covered with a more in depth look at the training provided by the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service.ConclusionThe Professional Development Staff provides technical training in disease identification and control, emergency response, import/export, and other topics as needed. Protecting and promoting American Animal Agriculture is our core mission. Veterinary Services provides leadership at the intersection of Animal and Public Health concerns.

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