ABOUT THE COURSE
This course examines biosafety for hunting grounds in Ukraine, using African Swine Fever (ASF) as a primary case study.
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a severe viral disease affecting pigs, causing significant economic losses and threatening food security. The persistence of ASF within wildlife populations highlights the critical need for effective measures to prevent its spread and protect domestic pig populations.
Strategy for Combatting ASF
International experience shows that managing ASF in wild boar requires a logical sequence of actions:
- Halt the epidemic wave to prevent further geographical spread of the virus.
- Promote natural virus lethality, allowing the epidemic to drastically reduce the density of the infected population.
- Reduce the residual population once the virus has caused a population collapse, preventing rapid recovery.
Purpose and Audience
To address these challenges, this biosafety training course provides hunting ground users, forestry and hunting industry workers, and veterinary services with the necessary knowledge and practical tools to improve biosecurity.
This interactive training promotes the implementation of best practices for ASF surveillance and control, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to the disease.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of ASF, ensuring community awareness and compliance;
- Develop disease eradication strategies;
- Identify transmission risks and conduct carcass disposal in accordance with biosafety requirements;
- Communicate effectively, raising awareness and fostering cooperation between hunters, veterinarians, and local communities.
The course includes videos, text materials, and practical tools. Training concludes with a final test to obtain a certificate of completion.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Module 1. Epizootiology of African Swine Fever Virus in Wild Boar
- Presentation 1. ASF virus and its environmental resilience
- Presentation 2. Epidemiological cycles in wild boar
- Presentation 3. Transmission pathways of ASF virus in wild boar populations
- Presentation 4. ASF development within a wild boar population
- Presentation 5. Geographical distribution of the ASF virus
Module 2. ASF Surveillance and Control Measures. Containment and Eradication Strategies
- Presentation 1. Early detection system for the ASF virus
- Presentation 2. ASF containment and eradication measures
Module 3. Removal and Disposal of Found Wild Boar Carcasses
Module 4. Biosafety for Hunting Grounds
- Presentation 1. Biosafety plan for hunting grounds
- Presentation 2. Approved hunting methods and biotechnical measures
- Presentation 3. Transportation methods for harvested game
- Presentation 4. Disinfection of equipment, vehicles, footwear, and hunting dogs
- Presentation 5. Training for hunters
Module 5. Biosafety During Game Dressing
Module 6. Carcass Disposal Measures and Facility Disinfection
Module 7. Resuming Hunting Ground Operations After an ASF Outbreak
Module 8. Risks of Further ASF Spread in Infected Forests
Author and Lecturer:
Oleksandr Revnivtsev FAO International Livestock Consultant
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Question | Answer |
| Is this course free? | All AgriAcademy courses are free of charge. You only need stable internet access. |
| Can I get a certificate? | Yes. Upon successful completion of the course assignments, you will receive a certificate. |
| What time are the classes? | Video lectures, assignments, and certification are available at any time (on-demand). |
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