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Surveillance Plan: Protocol for the Diagnostic Response to Sick / Dead Animals

Last Modified: Jun 2, 2020
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This optional section of an outbreak surveillance plan describes how information received concerning sick or dead animals is managed and responded to in an outbreak situation. This protocol addresses:

  • Criteria for determining when to send a diagnostician or refer the case to a private veterinary practitioner,
  • The protocol for recording information received about sick or dead animals, and
  • The protocol for following up on information received about sick or dead animals

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[Optional] Write the Protocol for the Diagnostic Response to Sick / Dead Animals - Open your draft surveillance plan and modify the information that is already provided in the Miscellaneous Content section. Click here to preview the template content in your browser.

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