Field epidemiology capacity of the national veterinary services of Lao PDR: An online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Capacity in veterinary epidemiology is critical to detect, respond and control infectious diseases. Laos veterinary service is limited by having only a small number of veterinarians who graduated from overseas. Animal science graduates support the majority of the Laos veterinary services. The veterinary program was established in 2009 at the National University of Laos. We aimed to understand the national veterinary epidemiology capacity and identify gaps and training needs.

Method

A cross-sectional online study was conducted in 2021 targeting central (DLF), provincial (PAFO) and district (DAFO) government animal health officers and veterinary/animal science academics (n = 332). The questionnaire addressed skills, experiences and perceived training needs

SUBMITTER: Subharat S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10070838 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature