| Title |
Common zoonoses in agriculture. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
AIS |
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| Series Number |
2 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2000 |
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| Length |
6 pages |
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| Stock Code |
AIS2REV2 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
Free |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Edition |
2nd rev. ed. |
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| Notes |
leaflet. (AIS2)(AIS 2) Agriculture information sheet no. 2 supersedes earlier editions entitled, 'The occupational zoonoses', (AIS5REV) (AIS 5REV) (AIS5 REV) 'Cattle associated Leptospirosis and human health' and (AIS19) (AIS 19) 'Occupational health risks from cattle'. |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance on zoonoses which are certain diseases carried by animals which can also affect humans. It advises on legal requirements to control the risk of zoonoses in humans; good occupational hygiene practices to control the spread of zoonoses; personal protective equipment; and symptoms and control for common zoonoses. It is aimed at those who work in agriculture or come into contact with farm livestock. Contents: Introduction; Legal requirements; Precautions; Control of the disease in the animal; Safe working practices; Personal protective equipment (PPE); Personal hygiene and further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Agriculture; Cryptospridiosis; Calves; Lambs; Bovine sponigiform encephalopathy (BSE)/variant Creutzfeldt Jacob Disease (vCJD); Leptospirosis; Weils Disease; Rats; Orf; Sheep; Goats; Ovine Chalmydiosis; Enzootic abortion of ewes; Psittacosis; Ornithosis; Exotic birds; Ducks; Poultry; Q Fever; Ringworm |
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