| Description |
vii, 330 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm + 1 computer laser optical disc |
| Series |
ACIAR monograph series ; no. 54 |
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ACIAR monograph series ; no. 54
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| Contents |
1. Introduction -- Part I. Background to Disease Surveys: 2. General principles of animal disease surveillance; 3. Sampling; 4. Principles of data and specimen collection; 5. Village interviews; 6. Computerised data management and analysis -- Part II. Survey Design and Analysis: 7. Prevalence surveys; 8. Incidence rate surveys; 9. Surveys to demonstrate freedom from disease -- Part III. Notes for Trainers: 10. Guide for trainers; 11. Lesson plans; 12. Activity sheets -- Part IV. Appendices: Appendix A. Glossary of epidemiological terems; Appendix B. Statistical equations; Appendix C. Computer programs; Appendix D. Example data collection forms; Appendix E. Contents of CD |
| Summary |
"Survey Toolbox is a suite of software programs which are designed to make planning, conducting and analysing statistically valid, efficient and practical animal health surveys easier. These programs were written for veterinarians in developing countries, but many have uses for anybody involved in planning surveys."--Home page |
| Notes |
Cover title: Survey toolbox for livestock diseases : a practical manual and software package for active surveillance in developing countries |
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Disc title: Understanding animal health in Southeast Asia (ACIAR monograph no. 58). Also includes "Survey toolbox for livestock diseases; GIS as components of animal health information systems; Economic issues in animal health programs... and more" |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available via the WOrld Wide Web |
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System requirements for computer disc: IBM PC or compatible; Windows 95; 32 bit operating system |
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Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research |
| Subject |
Animal health -- Data processing.
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Animal health -- Developing countries.
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Livestock -- Data processing.
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Livestock -- Diseases -- Developing countries.
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Veterinary medicine -- Reporting -- Developing countries.
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| Author |
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
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| LC no. |
00002047 |
| ISBN |
186320234X |
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1863202641 |
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