Intro

Question 1

How would you define VPH?

Answer 1

How human health is linked to animal health and production.

Question 2

What are 4 hazards that arise from interactions with animals and animal products?

Answer 2

zoonoses
vector-borne infections
chemical and vet drugs
food-borne hazards

Question 3

What is the WHO definition of zoonoses?

Answer 3

A disease and infection which are transmitted naturally between vertebrate animals and humans.

Question 4

What type of zoonotic infection is most common in the UK?

Answer 4

Foodbourne source.

Question 5

What is the definition of the “Farm to Fork” approach?

Answer 5

In-depth knowledge of the pre + post-harvest factors to rationally tackle food-bourne public health hazards.

Question 6

How are vets related in the “farm to fork” approach?

Answer 6

1. Prevention and treatment of diseases/infections that affect farm animals.
2. Insure that the welfare of the animals is kept to prevent diseases and to increase productivity.
3. Testing and inspection at slaughterhouses.

Question 7

Outline the levels of the “Farm to Fork” approach.

Answer 7

1. Farm (eg. breeding, dairy, fattening)
   - proper feed
   - good welfare
   - disease prevention and treatment
2. Slaughterhouse
   - inspections + testing
   - transport of animals, raw products
3. Processing
   - proper preparation
   - quality checks
   - transport of processed products
4. Consumers
   - proper prep
   - proper storage

Question 8

What is “One Health”?

Answer 8

Cooperation between human and animal medicine to attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment.