The practitioner's role in scanning surveillance and health schemes in the UK (pre-recorded) Helen Carty

Question 1

What are the 3 principles of animal health surveillance

Answer 1

detection, investigation and communication

Question 2

What are the 3 objectives of animal health surveillance

Answer 2

Protects access to trade
Reduces risk of disease outbreak and environmental impact of animal production
Safeguards public health and animal welfare

Question 3

Differentiate between active and passive surveillance

Answer 3

Scanning / passive
Collation and reporting of data generated from routine clinical diagnostic work
Active / targeted
Pro-active data collection and collation to more accurately describe patterns of disease

Question 4

What is CHeCS

Answer 4

Cattle Health Certification standards

Question 5

Who is CHeCS overseen by

Answer 5

BCVA, National Beef Association and Holstein UK

Question 6

What is the 3 steps of the surveillance model

Answer 6

1. Collection at hub level
   Practice contacts, e.g. phone calls
   Submissions of clinical samples
2. Review service wide
   Sector groups
   Disease surveillance group
3. Output-Communication with stake holders/Seek more info

Question 7

is ‘Noted as diseased by animal keeper’ a veterinary responsibility

Answer 7

No farmer

Question 8

Is Submitted to lab a veterinary responsibility.

Answer 8

No 3rd party