Defending the safety of our food supply through education
FPE is collaborative multi-institution public and private partnership within the DHS National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Resources are provided to enhance our nation's intellectual capacity to prepare for, protect, respond to and recover from incidences of intentional contamination of our food supply.
Occupation(s): Veterinary.
This awareness level satellite broadcast program provides viewers with information concerning the risks of agro-terrorism and recent changes in food production designed to increase food safety at the state and national level. Bruce L. Akey, BS, MS, DVM, Assistant Director of Animal Industry and Assistant Veterinarian for the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets shares his expertise relating to the issues surrounding the susceptibility of our food sources to agro-terrorism.
Author: Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
URL: http://media1.acs.albany.edu:8080/ramgen/cellar/sph/food_terrorism/foodterrorism.rm
Agriculture requires a domestic preparedness program to for economic and employment protection. Though progress has been made since the September 11 attacks, concerns remain regarding the deliberate introduction of a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) in multiple locations and/or with multiple pathogens that could potentially overwhelm an emergency response system. In this context, adequate preparation of veterinary and scientific personnel is crucial.
Author: Stephen M. Apatow, Humanitarian Resource Institute
Format: Online
URL: http://www.humanitarian.net/biodefense/ap11602.html
This presentation outlines Foot and Mouth disease, other bioterrorist agents, and the consequences of such an attack. The presentation also examines the purpose of agroterrorism, animal and crop vulnerabilities, pathogens of concern, and the threat of agroterrorism.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.mipt.org/pdf/puttingcttoworkappendixk.pdf
Agroterrorism awareness training in Georgia for those who have a potential role in responding to an agricultural incident. Included will be information stressing the economic importance of agriculture and food, examples of potential problems, and what to do if a problem arises.
Author: University of Georgia & Georgia Department of Agriculture
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.agrosecurity.uga.edu/
Videotape examining relationship between public health & the threat of agroterrorism.
Author: Public Health Training Institute
Format: Video
URL: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/MPHTI/video%20list/WebsiteVideoList-042105.doc
Provides an understanding of agroterrorism, including examination of the vulnerabilities & risks associated with food & agriculture, strategies for the prevention, detection, and response to problems, pests and pathogens that could be used by terrorists.
Author: University of Kentucky
Format: Online
URL: http://www.kiprc.uky.edu/trap/agro/
This report explores agriculture as a terrorist target, which is increasingly recognized as a national security threat. According to the author, "agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, and/or undermining stability."
Author: Jim Monke, Congressional Research Service
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/RL32521.pdf
As relatively little consideration has been given to terrorist threats against agriculture and food industries, RAND Corporation examines key weaknesses inherent in the agricultural sector and the food chain, assesses the capabilities needed to exploit those vulnerabilities, and discusses potential ways to improve agricultural emergency response and management.
Author: RAND Corporation
Format: Online
URL: http://rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB7565/RB7565.pdf
This backgrounder provides detailed information on the outbreak of Mad Cow Disease in the United States. This site links you to other helpful resources.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/madcow/
The purpose of this course is to learn about the importance of veterinary extension methods, which are important in development. Although communities can plan their future, they may not have the knowledge or skills to implement these plans and veterinarians or paraveterinary staff will be consulted. The transfer of knowledge and skills from technically trained personnel who have a background in tertiary education to communities with a considerable amount of experience but little formal training is not easy. It requires an ability to consult and communicate that is based on the characteristics of the target audience and a knowledge of communication strategies and adult education.
Author: University of Pretoria South Africa
Format: Online
URL: http://scarlacc.up.ac.za/CEatUP/default.aspx
Journal article describing anthrax & a contamination event in cattle.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.avma.org//public_health/biosecurity/zu_anthrax.asp
Details on anthrax.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.avma.org//public_health/biosecurity/anthrax_facts.asp
Questions & answers regarding anthrax & its use as a weapon.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.avma.org//public_health/biosecurity/anthrax_faq.asp
The definition of avian influenza, its modes of transmission, infection with humans, symptoms and signs of the disease, food safety issues, and vaccinations and treatment options.
Author: Supercourse
Format: Powerpoint presentation
URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec22721/index.htm
Behavioral Health in Terrorism and Disasters examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on optimal human function in family, community and occupational roles. Terrorism is a new reality for Americans and terrorism is psychological by design. This course examines the goals of terrorism and the deep and enduring psychological impact from encounter with disaster stressors. The range of human response across multiple dimensions is highlighted with a special focus on the propensity for resilience and recovery. Early intervention for both survivors and responders, with emphasis on the application of psychological first aid, is emphasized. Psychosocial issues of special populations and culturally competent response are highlighted.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/publichealthplanet/events/institute/home
Guidance for pork producers for recognizing vulnerabilities to biosecurity threats.
Author: National Pork Board & American Association of Swine Veterinarians
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.biosecuritycenter.org/content/biosecurity.pdf
Presents guidelines for the development of a biosecurity plan to protect livestock from disease.
Author: University of Nebraska
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/g1442/build/g1442.pdf
Examines agroterrorism, including examination of the vulnerabilities & risks associated with food & agriculture, strategies for the prevention, detection, and response to problems, pests and pathogens that could be used by terrorists.
Author: University of Kentucky
Format: Online
URL: http://www.kiprc.uky.edu/trap/bioterrorism.html
This report analyzes the gaps found in federal controls for protecting agriculture and the food supply. Recommendations call for strengthening import checks for mad cow and foot-and-mouth diseases, enforcing the feed ban, and improving security at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York.
Author: U.S. General Accounting Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04259t.pdf
Details on BSE, including causes, transmission, treatment, and human health implications.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.avma.org/public_health/bse/bse_bgnd.asp
Efforts to combat crop bioterrorism have focused more on prevention than on preparation. In an attempt to better balance prevention and preparedness efforts, this white paper offers immediate, near-term, and long-term recommendations for investments in infrastructure and resources that will protect plant health.
Author: Public Policy Board of the American Phytopathological Society
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.apsnet.org/members/ppb/PDFs/CropBiosecurityWhitePaper5-03.pdf
This study examined law enforcement's role in protecting American agriculture from international and domestic terrorists, militant animal rights groups, economic opportunists, and disgruntled employees.
Author: Terry Knowles, James Lane, Dr. Gary Bayens,Dr. Nevil Speer, Dr. Jerry Jaax , Dr. David Carter, Dr. Andra Bannister
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/212280.pdf
In a disaster situation (natural or man-made), pets are not allowed inside emergency shelters for people. For that reason, animal owners must have a plan in place to care for their pets and/or livestock should a disaster hit at home.
Author: Indiana State Board of Animal Health
Format: Online
URL: http://www.in.gov/boah/disaster/manMade.html
This page provides valuable information regarding the outbreak of BSE in the United States, the risk to humans, and the federal initiatives to combat this disease.
Author: Extension Disaster Education Network
Format: Online
URL: http://eden.lsu.edu/Issues_View.aspx?IssueID=3d9f5165-6e27-4eaa-aa8c-87717aff5f6e
This page provides facts about Exotic Newcastle Disease, how it is being managed in the United States, and what you can do to help stop its spread.
Author: Extension Disaster Education Network
Format: Online
URL: http://eden.lsu.edu/Issues_View.aspx?IssueID=1BB80AFE-24AE-49A9-BD25-7862A2ED2B2E
Guidelines suggesting measures food establishments may employ to minimize the risk of product tampering or intentional contamination.
Author: U.S Department of Health and Human Services & U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Format: PDF file
URL: http://agri.idaho.gov/Categories/InspectionsExams/Documents/secguid6.pdf
This course focuses on public health preparedness and response related to food system biosecurity. Examines the current status of the food production and processing industries of the U.S. and the impact of ongoing changes on the ability of the food system to respond to threats; whether naturally occurring, accidental or intentional. A systems approach to biosecurity is presented along with several models for systematic evaluation of vulnerabilities (including HACCP and ORM) and the effect of these systems on the health of the community. Problem solving frameworks will be applied to the food and agricultural industries including a public health model, Haddon's Matrix; policy, educational and engineering intervention techniques; and safety and industrial hygiene hierarchies. The role of risk communication and preparedness planning is discussed including the importance of test exercises and contingency planning.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Online
URL: http://safety.coafes.umn.edu/pubh7211/index.html
This course is intended for those who work in health and safety professions in a state or local setting who may need to respond to a HAZMAT incident. The course teaches how to recognize what hazards are involved in an incident and how to deal with the incident in a safe and appropriate manner.
Author: Iowa Department of Public Health - Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
Training includes security & crisis plan development, evaluation & updating.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/training/classes.asp
This course offered by the University of Kentucky defines terrorism including what terrorism is (and is not), examines the history of terrorism, defines and give examples of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), describe types of harm and protective measures, and explores considerations when preparing for a terrorist attack.
Author: University of Kentucky
Format: Online
URL: http://www.kiprc.uky.edu/trap/introterrorism.html
Report strategies for effective communication during a crisis incident when typical communication capabilities are non-operational. Provides guidance on governance, standards / technology & funding.
Author: Iowa Communications Task Force
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/CoEM_FR/ComInteropStrategy.pdf
Video interview with Nebraska Extension presenting guidelines for enhanced on-farm security.
Author: University of Nebraska
Format: Online
URL: http://ianrhome.unl.edu/inthenews/agroterrorism.shtml
This degree program was created in response to a marketing research study that revealed an undeniable need on the part of the food industry, government and public health for their employees to be specifically educated in the many aspects of safeguarding our food supply. The program results in a 30-graduate credit master of science degree. The ProMS in Food Safety Program was designed as a "Plan B" program, meaning it is a non-thesis program intended for mid-career/mid-management working professionals.
Author: Michigan State University
Format: Online
URL: http://www.foodsafe.msu.edu/education.html
Details on plague, including diagnosis, prevention, treatment and use of plague as a weapon.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.avma.org//public_health/biosecurity/plague_facts.asp
Questions & answers regarding plague, its symptoms and its origins.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.avma.org//public_health/biosecurity/plague_faq.asp
Concern over the intentional release of infectious disease agents as weapons of bioterrorism has led to an increased emphasis on the role of public health in disaster preparedness. However, public health agencies have always had a critical role in responding to public health emergencies from outbreaks of infectious diseases to natural disasters such as floods and tornadoes. Because local and state public health agencies have limited resources in terms of staff and budgets, the occurrence of an intentional or natural disaster can place a great burden on a community's public health resources. This course will explore the role of public health in disaster preparedness and how public health agencies plan for managing the crisis, providing surge capacity to maintain public health functions and recovery from diverted resources.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/publichealthplanet/events/institute/home
Jacqueline Fletcher, PhD, of the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University, talks about the vulnerability of plants to emerging pathogens, pests and their potential for usage in bioterrorist attacks. She describes how plant diseases can cause a great deal of havoc, including reduction in quantity, higher food prices, and most importantly they can affect humans and livestock. Because of these many factors, in her talk, Dr. Fletcher stresses that people should place a greater emphasis on protecting the food supply, quoting 1970 Nobel Laureate Norman Borlaug, "Food is the cornerstone of national security." (Lecture given on September 28, 2005)
Author: Georgia Training Resource and Inventory Network
Format: Online Webcast
URL: http://www.sph.emory.edu/GTRAIN/trainings/tls/Fletcher/Start_files/Default.htm
Suggestions for food & dairy facility operators, and others involved in food processing, transportation or retail sales, on being vigilant for any suspicious activity and being proactive in preventing problems before they occur.
Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Format: Online
URL: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/commissioner/antifood.htm
The term "risk communication" refers to a body of knowledge and a set of practical skills that can be used by public health professionals in characterizing and managing issues, disseminating information and communicating effectively in crisis or emergency situations. Principles of risk communication are derived from social science research, psychological research and theory, communication theory and the accumulated experience of professionals who have addressed real-world public health communications issues on a day-to-day basis. This course examines key concepts of risk communication theory as well as their practical application to the collection and sharing of information in support of individual and community decision-making about public health issues. The course includes the application of risk communication principles to routine, ongoing public health issues as well as those that arise out of an emergency or crisis.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/publichealthplanet/events/institute/home
This exercise involves an intentional attack on our food system with a highly toxic agent. The exercise is designed to be educational in nature and to help participants think through and understand the responses and relationships necessary for the successful resolution of an event. The exercise will last approximately 3 hours and will be broken down into series of six scripts, each with a discussion time of 10-45 minutes.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/img/assets/8805/HayBotToxTabletop.pdf
Recommendations on combating agroterrorism on organism, farm, sector & national levels.
Author: Anne Kohnen
Format: PDF file
URL: http://ianrhome.unl.edu/inthenews/resources/bcsia_recommendations.pdf
Fact sheet offering recommendations for producers, processors, transporters & sellers of food products. Includes direction on advance planning for emergency management.
Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/dairyfood/alertfood.pdf
Fact sheet offering recommendations for processors & farmers on the safe production & handling of dairy foods
Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/dairyfood/alertdairy.pdf
Fact sheet offering recommendations on the safe transportation, manufacture & storage of animal feed used in agricultural production.
Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/appd/alertagchem.pdf
Checklist of security procedures for pork producers for enhanced on-farm security.
Author: National Pork Board
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.biosecuritycenter.org/content/security.pdf
Suggestions for those who transport, store, and apply agricultural chemicals, on being vigilant for any suspicious activity and being proactive in preventing problems before they occur.
Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Format: Online
URL: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/commissioner/antichem.htm
Suggestions for those who transport, manufacture, or store commercial feed, on being vigilant for any suspicious activity and being proactive in preventing problems before they occur.
Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Format: Online
URL: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/commissioner/antifeed.htm
Details on exercises & planning activities, including application of the National Incident Management Strategy (NIMS) & Hazard Mitigation.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/programs/exercise.asp
This document describes biological and toxin agents, the means of their weaponization, and who might make such weapons. It also examines U.S. vulnerabilities to biological and toxin weapons attacks and proposes steps to better manage the consequences of such an attack.
Author: National Institute for Public Policy
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.nipp.org/Adobe/Toxin%20Weapons2.pdf
Maintaining healthy livestock in Iowa, identifying threats, and protecting the public's health are critical. Farmers, veterinarians, laboratorians, medical and other public health professionals all play important roles in this effort. Dr. Radford Davis will discuss trends in human and animal diseases, zoonotic agents of bioterrorism and preparedness resources. Dr. Michael Pentella will provide information about the roles of laboratory personnel in the detection and confirmation of agents that pose a threat to the industry and the health of the public. He will address Avian Influenza more specifically.
Author: The Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
URL: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/icphp/ed_training/ttt/
Journal article describing tularemia, including epidemiology, modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and public health implications.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.avma.org//public_health/biosecurity/zu_tularemia.pdf
Details on tularemia, including diagnosis, prevention, treatment and use of plague as a weapon.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.avma.org//public_health/biosecurity/tularemia_facts.asp
The brochure includes discussions about disaster recovery, response capabilities, deployment, and state deployments.
Author: American Veterinary Medical Association
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.avma.org/disaster/vmat/default.asp
Many of the people exposed to hazards during emergency situations, including intentional terrorism and unintentional disasters, are workers. When workers are incorporated into plans for avoiding or coping with terrorism or other emergencies, they are better positioned to minimize their injuries and illnesses should an incident occur. Workers have important roles in prevention of, preparedness for, and response to emergency situations. Participants in this course will study basic concepts on workers' roles in emergency management. In addition, they will hear from managers, labor representatives, and workers about how workers can be integrated into emergency planning and tour a site where workers have participated in planning. Participants will also develop recommendations for a workplace that has yet to incorporate workers into their emergency planning.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/publichealthplanet/events/institute/home
Course resources will introduce zoonotic disease basics to non-veterinarians, and explore zoonotic diseases as potential bioterrorism agents with emphasis on the Category A zoonotic agents. The topics of food security and agroterrorism will be explored, and the framework for disease surveillance will be presented. Case studies and outbreak scenarios will lead the participants through the steps of zoonotic outbreak investigations, highlighting the role of environmental public health professionals. A review of the competencies for public health environmental health workers will be detailed as well.
Author: University of Michigan School of Public Health
Format: Online
URL: http://www.sph.umich.edu/bioterrorism/Zoonotic/index.html
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