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Dr. Goldman Attends Bioterrorism Conference
On Friday, January 17, Dr. Arnold L. Goldman of Canton attended a special training conference and received tools to educate his peers and the public in Connecticut about detection and prevention of the spread of zoonotic diseases that could be used for bioterrorism. Dr. Goldman was one of just 120 U.S. veterinarians selected to participate in this program.
A zoonotic disease affects both animals and humans. A majority of the biological agents designated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as potential instruments of bioterrorism are zoonotic, some of which include anthrax, botulism, plague and brucellosis, and toxins such as ricin. Dr. Goldman learned about the systems in place to protect the U.S. from accidental or intentional introduction of these agents and diseases. He received materials with which to deliver public presentations on bioterrorism and zoonotic diseases to a wide variety of audiences, including food animal veterinarians, companion animal veterinarians, food animal producers, companion animal owners, and the public at large.
Iowa State University's Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) conducted the training session entitled "Bioterrorism Awareness Education: Zoonotic Disease Training for Veterinarians" that Dr. Goldman attended. The Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona, gave the keynote address on the role of veterinarians in bioterrorism preparedness and the U.S. public health system. The CFSPH is federally funded and was established to increase national preparedness for accidental or intentional introduction of disease agents that threaten food production or public health. The center integrates veterinary medicine and expertise in zoonotic diseases with ongoing activities and the needs of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Goldman has agreed and is available to give presentations on zoonotic diseases to various audiences in Connecticut. To schedule a presentation, call Dr. Goldman at Canton Animal Hospital at 860-693-9300.
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