Conference on Agroterriorism Articles / Continuing Education Posted by Dr.Peay on Aug 04, 2005 - 05:02 PM Dr. Patrick L. Peay recently attended a Conference on Agroterrorism. The Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, and the UAB South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness are sponsored the three-day conference focusing on agroterrorism and zoonotic diseases for Alabama and the southeastern U.S. The conference which took place from June the 14th through 16th ,2005 and focused on the following objectives: DEFINE and give examples of agroterrorism. identify the characteristics of zoonotic diseases and emerging infectious diseases and give examples of these diseases. describe the role of law enforcement and crime scene management techniques for agroterrorism events. describe the role of federal agencies in protecting agriculture and the food supply. describe the role of accredited veterinarians in regulatory medicine and national preparedness. describe the role of a practicing vet or producer if a foreign animal disease is suspected. describe the role of the public health and veterinary diagnostic laboratories. define the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and identify its role in managing domestic incidents. This article is from Peay Animal Hospital Inc.   http://www.drpeay.com/ The URL for this story is:   http://www.drpeay.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=40