Description: Background on the egg production industry and practices.

Terminal Competency:

Exhibit knowledge of the egg industry related to Salmonella enteritidis (SE) transmission.

Enabling Competencies:

1.    Recognize industry terminology.

2.    Describe routes of Salmonella enteritidis (SE) transmission in eggs.

3.    Identify Salmonella enteritidis (SE) vectors.

4.    Describe the impact of egg industry structure on inspectional approach.

5.    Explain the movement of eggs in commerce.

6.    Explain baseline sanitation expectations on a farm.

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Description: Laws, regulation, and guidance pertaining to egg safety.

Terminal Competency:

Identify agency authority to conduct regulatory activities.

Enabling Competencies:

1.    Describe regulatory authorities applicable to egg farm inspections.

2.    Explain the requirements of the Egg Rule.

3.    Describe regulatory resources applicable to egg farm inspections.

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Description: Characteristics of poultry houses used for egg production.

Terminal Competency:

Characterize poultry houses.

Enabling Competencies:

1.    Explain poultry house styles.

2.    Explain poultry house orientation.

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Description: Potential hazards encountered during egg regulatory activities.

Terminal Competency:

Identify egg farm safety hazards.

Enabling Competencies:

1.    Describe on-farm hazards.

2.    Identify personal limitations.

3.    Mitigate personal safety hazards.

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Description: An overview of the biosecurity measures a regulator takes, and what the regulator plans and prepares for, prior to initiating on-farm regulatory activities.

Terminal Competency:

Develop a biosecurity/pre-inspection plan.

Enabling Competencies:

1.    Describe how to confirm disease/quarantine status.

2.    Conduct a pre-announcement call.

3.    Articulate the biosecurity measures a regulator takes prior to initiating on-farm regulatory activities.

4.    Calculate required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Description: Activities performed during egg farm inspections/investigations.

Terminal Competency:

Employ activities required during egg farm inspections/investigations.

Enabling Competencies:

1.    Contrast targeted and comprehensive inspections.

2.    Distinguish between FDA and farm biosecurity practices.

3.    Establish correct house assessment order.

4.    Assess Salmonella enteritidis (SE) plan implementation.  

5.    Recognize how regulator actions may impact bird safety/health.

6.    Differentiate between USDA and FDA coverage of processing area.

7.    Recognize when to convert/change the scope of an inspection.

8.    Explain proper trash removal procedures.

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Description: Environmental sampling procedures during comprehensive egg inspections. 

Terminal Competency:

Demonstrate environmental sampling protocols.  

Enabling Competencies:

1.    Explain equipment/supplies needed to conduct sampling on an egg farm.

2.    Explain how environmental samples are collected on an egg farm.

3.    Explain how environmental samples are handled/shipped.                                                                                   

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