Location: Gauma Farm, 50 Tower Road Inderpur Distt. Uttarakhand - 263148
Interdisciplinary One-Day Professional Workshop

Rabies in Animals and Man: One Health Diagnostic & Management Workshop

An intensive interdisciplinary workshop bringing veterinarians and medical doctors together to understand rabies diagnosis, clinical management, post-exposure prophylaxis, and coordinated One Health disease control.

Duration
1 Day (4 Hours)
Format
Interactive Online Webinar / Hybrid
Target Audience
Veterinarians & Medical Doctors
Certification
Certificate Included
One Health Approach

Workshop Overview & One Health Objective

Rabies remains one of the most fatal viral zoonoses, bridging human medicine, veterinary pathology, and public health. Bridging the gap between animal infection control and human post-exposure management requires a unified One Health approach.

Led by former ICAR-IVRI Director Prof R S Chauhan, a pioneer in disease diagnostics and national rabies management, this intensive 1-day workshop brings together Veterinary Practitioners and Medical Doctors.

Participants will gain practical insights into early clinical signs, advanced diagnostic techniques, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) protocols, and joint outbreak containment.

  • Advanced diagnostic protocols including Rabies PCR, immunofluorescence, and rapid diagnostic test kits.
  • Comprehensive understanding of rabies viral pathogenesis, tissue tropism, and neurological progression in animals and humans.
  • Updated WHO guidelines on human post-exposure prophylaxis, wound management, and modern vaccine administration.
  • Veterinary biosecurity standards, ante-mortem/post-mortem sampling protocols, and safe brain tissue handling.
  • Joint One Health strategies for stray animal bite management, community rabies surveillance, and legal responsibilities.
  • Interactive clinical case discussions and Q&A session with veterinary pathologists and medical experts.
ONE HEALTH OBJECTIVE

Connecting Veterinary Medicine, Human Medicine & Public Health

Develop a coordinated understanding of rabies diagnosis, prevention, clinical management, surveillance, and outbreak response across animal and human health systems.

Learning Outcomes

Key Learning Objectives for Vets & Medical Doctors

01

Veterinary Diagnostic & Sampling Precision

Master safe ante-mortem clinical evaluation in animals, brain tissue sampling methods, and biosecurity precautions to prevent accidental exposure during autopsies.

02

Human Clinical Assessment & PEP Protocols

Understand immediate bite wound care, Category I-III exposure risk stratification, monoclonal antibody usage, and intradermal/intramuscular rabies vaccination schedules.

03

Viral Pathophysiology & Neurological Progression

Explore the phylogenetic characteristics of rabies virus nucleoprotein (N) gene, neural transport mechanisms, and clinical stage manifestations.

04

Interdisciplinary Surveillance & Community Containment

Learn actionable framework models for joint reporting between local municipal health officers, animal welfare boards, and veterinary clinics.

4-Hour Intensive Program

Workshop Schedule & Session Plan

A focused four-session program covering rabies virology, veterinary diagnostics, human clinical management, public health response, and interdisciplinary case discussions.

01
Hour 1

Virology, Epidemiology & Zoonotic Pathogenesis

  • Molecular structure of Rabies lyssavirus, transmission dynamics, and carrier species.
  • Comparative neurological progression in domestic animals, wildlife, and humans.
02
Hour 2

Veterinary Diagnostics, Sampling & Biosecurity

  • Diagnostic assays: Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) test, RT-PCR, and rapid diagnostic kits.
  • Safe collection, preservation, and cold-chain dispatch of rabies diagnostic specimens.
03
Hour 3

Medical Management, PEP & Public Health Response

  • Modern WHO guidelines for Category I, II, and III animal bites in humans.
  • Administration of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG), tissue-culture vaccines, and failure prevention.
04
Hour 4

One Health Panel Discussion & Interactive Q&A

  • Case studies on rabies prevention in stray populations, gaushalas, and urban settings.
  • Live panel discussion with Prof R S Chauhan and guest medical professionals.
Workshop Faculty

Workshop Mentors & Scientific Experts

Prof (Dr) R S Chauhan

Prof (Dr) R S Chauhan

Chairman, Gau Mahima Sewa Trust | Ex-Director ICAR-IVRI | Former WHO Advisor

A distinguished veterinary pathologist and former Registrar of ICVP who has led multiple Continuing Veterinary Education modules on rabies diagnosis and control across India.

Professional Veterinary & Medical Education

Join the One Health Rabies Workshop

Strengthen your understanding of rabies diagnosis, prevention, clinical management, and coordinated veterinary-public health response through this intensive interdisciplinary workshop.

Register for the Workshop
Workshop Information

Frequently Asked Questions – Workshop Details

This workshop is specifically designed for registered Medical Doctors (MBBS/MD), Veterinarians (BVSc & AH/MVSc), public health officers, clinical pathologists, and medical/vet scholars.
The workshop is an intensive 4-hour live program conducted on a scheduled weekend (Sunday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM IST) with dedicated breaks.
Yes, all registered delegates receive downloadable rabies diagnostic manuals, WHO guideline summary slides, and a verified digital Certificate of Participation issued by Gau Mahima Sewa Trust.