NYSCHAP

Catalog description

Herd Health and Biosecurity Risk Evaluation Using the NYS Cattle Health Assurance Program Model Introduces students to the identification of disease risk and evaluation of cattle operations, focusing on animal/herd health, food safety, and the environment. The course combines information on risk assessment, identification of priority issues, creation of herd plans, biosecurity, herd diseases such as Johne's, standard operating procedures, and environmental issues. Additionally, four local farms will be visited to provide students the opportunity to implement knowledge gained in lectures.