Recognise common disease processes, sampling needs and integrated disease management. Distinguish symptoms from laboratory-confirmed causes.

Learning outcomes

  • Describe disease signs and symptoms
  • Plan safe sampling
  • Recommend proportionate controls

Main topics

  • Pathogens
  • Disease cycles
  • Sampling
  • Resistance
  • Biosecurity

Practical task

Investigate a supplied disease outbreak case and prepare a diagnostic pathway and response plan.

Assessment

Case report and identification practical.