Zoonotic Diseases Course

In the wake of COVIDd-19 pandemic, zoonotic diseases are gaining global attention. The majority of infectious diseases affecting humans are of animal origin. This international short course provides a deeper understanding of bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal zoonotic diseases along with detailed information on predicting and predicting future pandemic zoonoses. The course covers principles and practices of One Health program, and roles of international organizations (e.g., WHO, OIE, FAO) in prevention and management of zoonotic diseases. Animal health and international trade, and zoonotic diseases of wildlife origin are the other highlights of the course. This course is jointly organized by MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Veterinary Medicine, and College of Osteopathic Medicine. The resource faculty for the course come from MSU and other international organizations including WHO, OIE, and ILRI.

For more information contact Dr. Ramjee Ghimire at: ghimirer@msu.edu.

Michigan State University
  • Spartans Will.
  • © Michigan State University

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.

Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.

The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).