Through lectures, labs and field training, this hands-on training course will educate Veterinary Services Veterinary Medical Officers (VMOs) in the process of assisting U.S. commercial aquaculture producers to implement the comprehensive aquaculture health program standards (CAHPS) on their facilities. Course participants will be instructed on the pillars of CAHPS and how to review aquaculture premises and written documentation that are submitted by stakeholders for entry into the program. The course will include site visits to aquaculture facilities, fish and shellfish, to practice evaluating premises compliance with CAHPS and identifying common gaps in biosecurity and early detection systems. Participants in this course will be expected to take the knowledge back to their districts and act as CAHPS trainers within their district. CAHPS is a priority element for the VS Aquaculture Program. By the end of the program participants should be able to:
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APHIS aquaculture liaisons and/or other veterinary medical officers (VMOs) affiliated with aquaculture in their district/area.
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