This webinar was originally presented January 30, 2025 Effective safety controls are vital for the protection of keepers and animals in zoological settings. This webinar will introduce participants to the Hierarchy of Controls and provide an overview of how it […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented on December 18th, 2024 This webinar will provide key information and updates regarding the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak. Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will give an overview of […]
Read MoreVersion 2 of the Zoonotic Influenza Detection, Response, Prevention and Control Reference Guide , originally released in 2022 as a repository of up-to-date information on animal and zoonotic infuenzas, is now available on the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) website. […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented on August 13th 2024 This session will provide an overview of how zoo and aquarium professionals can help the animals in their care develop healthy coping skills and become better prepared for stressful events. Participants […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented on August 7th, 2024 This seminar, organized in collaboration with the AAZV Animal Health and Welfare Committee, was originally held on Wednesday, August 7th. Attendees of the live webinar were eligible to earn up to […]
Read MoreRecord-breaking heat waves continue across much of the US, with temperatures predicted to reach 10 – 30 degrees above average. The resources below include helpful information on how to protect humans and animals during extreme heat. Heat-Related Illnesses and First Aid – […]
Read MoreThis webinar was presented on May 3, 2024 Enhancing Preparedness: An Overview of USDA Contingency Planning in Transport and Emergency Management provides a concise exploration of USDA Contingency Planning Requirements, emphasizing transport logistics and emergency management. Viewers will gain […]
Read MoreApril is Emergency Communications Month and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is highlighting the importance of building resilient emergency communications and the need to work together through this year’s theme, Resilient Together. View the downloadable toolkit below […]
Read MoreThis webinar was presented March 1, 2024 The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized tool that organizations of all types can use to manage both emergencies and planned events. By establishing common processes and structure, ICS also allows for […]
Read MoreThis video shows the real-time response of each department during an envenomation drill at the Detroit Zoo. The Zoo’s Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Lyn Cox, provides valuable insights about procedures, lessons learned, documentation, and more. Thank you to Detroit […]
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