Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module students will have:
- day one competencies in the areas of ante-mortem and post-mortem examination of food animals and food hygiene & processing technology.
- knowledge of the responsibilities of all stakeholders, including the OV, relating to animal welfare of animals on farm, during transportation and in the abattoir
- an understanding of the concept of longitudinally integrated safety assurance & Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles and the development/implementation of food safety management systems
- day one competency of relevant legislation and regulatory controls that are applied within the food chain to monitor and manage associated hazards
- knowledge of food processing technologies used for foods of animal origin
- understanding of how molecular methods can be applied to assist epidemiological tracking of zoonotic agents within specific food chains.
- day one competency in VPH problem solving in the context of veterinary professionals working as practice clinicians or VPH specialists.