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Upcoming Events

Live Bird Market
August 18-20, 2009
Athens, GA [University of Georgia]
By the end of this course, participants should be able to: Properly evaluate and define LBMS stakeholder activity and compliance with applicable state law, program standards, and licensing requirements through consistent audit and evaluation of paper records from the LBMS.
Identify and evaluate biosecurity and disease risks in the auction and flea market segments of the LBMS and subsequently provide education and outreach information on appropriate mitigation techniques (e.g., cleaning, disinfection, best practices in biosecurity and transport to retail).
Communicate knowledge of biosecurity issues and best practices to various stakeholder groups via a pre-prepared presentation.
Practice proper bird restraint, swabbing, and euthanasia techniques.

Designated Brucellosis/Tuberculosis Epidemiology
August 18-20, 2009
Ft. Collins, CO
This course has been developed and scheduled to provide required training for approved Designated Brucellosis Epidemiologists (DBEs) and Designated Tuberculosis Epidemiologists (DTEs). All DBEs and DTEs must receive training every two maintain their status and expertise.
This seminar will cover new and emerging trends in the bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis programs and discuss the latest research that may aid in the eradication of these diseases. In the past 12-18 months revisions and updating of the Tuberculosis and Brucellosis programs has been carried out. This session will also cover these changes and updates as they are reflected in the UM&R, VS Memo’s, and CFR.
This is an interactive training which engages participants in discussion and aims to hone the professional decision making process that is essential when conducting field program activities.
At the end of the seminar, the participants should be comfortable discussing both programs and should be able to make informed decisions concerning classification and indemnity.

Animal Health 101:
September 8-9 [Pennsylvania Area Office]
September 10-11 [New Jersey Area Office]
The goal of Animal Health 101 is to familiarize administrative and support staff with the fundamental concepts of animal classification, animal husbandry, disease agents and transmission, program and foreign animal diseases, and how these concepts affect economic health and public health. The course is comprised of eight interactive classroom sessions that combine presentation of material, group discussion and activities to engage the audience in a fun, non-threatening manner. This course has open nominations and requires approval for registration. Interested candidates should register online through AgLearn.

Veterinary Services Careers Program (VSCP)
Leadership Development for VSCP Grads
September 15-17, 2009
Kansas City, MO
An interactive course for VSCP Graduates to build upon skill development commenced during VSCP. The course will address career goals and leadership development utilizing the APHIS Leadership Roadmap and the APHIS Leadership Development Toolkit. The course will consist of 4 components: preparatory on-line courses; career coaching sessions; formal mentoring program; and a face to face instructor-let meeting. The preparatory portion is designed to provide an exploration of career options, and yield a clearer understanding of the individuals’ career goals, and begin to explore needed leadership skills.

Smith Kilborne Program - This program is designed to acquaint veterinary students with various foreign animal diseases which potentially threaten our domestic animal population.

FY 2009 Training Catalog

VS Distance Learning Memo (pdf 45kb) - Implementing the President's Management agenda is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), mission priority. The President's Management Agenda includes expansion of electronic Government (eGovernment) to simplify and unify government-wide operations, including education.

AgLearn
Agriculture Learning (AgLearn) - Provides educational services for USDA federal employees, contractors, partners, and customers. For VS employees with AgLearn questions, please send an email to vs_aglearn@aphis.usda.gov.

 

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Last Modified: July 29, 2009