Risk Analysis of Animal Traffic and Animal Products

The Risk Analysis Training Self-Learning Video Module is designed to help users better understand the concept of risk analysis and its benefits in controlling animal pests in Indonesia. This self-paced learning video is divided into 10 sections that are systematically constructed through infographics and presentations. This video was produced based on the collaboration between AIHSP and a team of experts from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedicine-IPB.

Daftar Isi:

1. Definition and Component of Risk Analysis for Live Animal and Animal-based Product Movement
2. Constrain Identification
3. Making Scenario Tree
4. Import Assessment
5. Disclosure Assessment
6. Impact Assessment
7. Risk Estimation
8. Risk Management
9. Risk Communication
10. Live Animal and Animal-based Product Movement Risk Analysis Report

The first part of the risk analysis training e-learning video introduces the basic concepts and components of risk analysis. Risk analysis is an important step to detect irregularities in the movement of animals and animal products. To do so, risk assessment (impact assessment and risk estimation), risk estimation, and risk management are required, which are explained in detail in the following video.

In the second part of the risk analysis training e-learning video, users will be explained regarding the definition and identification of danger. Identification of danger is the first component that initated and founded the whole process of risk analysis. There are 3 types of dangers namely biological, mechanical, and physical; and they are extremely crucial in the animal and animal based product movement process. By understanding this, the process of danger identification and risk management in the live animal and animal-based product movement can be done effectively.

In this third part, users will be taught the concept of a tree scenario. According to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), a tree scenario is defined as: a graphic depiction of the biological pathway for the entry of hazards into the importing country and recommends its use. The scenario tree also serves as a visual tool that not only helps in the depiction and understanding of hazard footprint flows on animal traffic activities and animal products, but also helps in the proper management of risks.

In the fourth part of the module, users will be taught related to entry assessment. This module is divided into two parts, namely, where part A will focus on the discussion of the definition of entry assessment, factors in entry assessment, introduction to qualitative assessment, combination matrix rules, interpretation of uncertainty categories, and double entry assessment rules. Meanwhile, in part B, it will deepen the discussion on the creation of scenario trees for income assessment, data identification and data sources, and qualitative entry assessment.

In this fifth module, users will be taught about exposure assessment. Exposure assessment is an analytical process that aims to estimate the extent to which a hazard, which has been identified, can be exposed in the importing region or country. This module is divided into two parts, namely part A which discusses exposure assessment from definitions, important factors, and scenarios. Meanwhile, part B will deepen the discussion of relevant regulations in the double exposure assessment and qualitative exposure assessment.

After entry and exposure assessment are explained in the previous module, then in the 6th module, users will be introduced to the consequence assessment. The subject matter that will be reviewed in this module is the definition and important factors that must be considered in the consequence assessment and the steps of the consequence assessment. An consequence assessment is one of the components of a risk assessment that describes how exposure to a danger that can affect animals, humans, the environment, and the economy.

In the seventh module of this self-learning video series, users will be taught about risk estimation. Risk estimation is a critical process that summarises the assessment of three key aspects: entry assessment, exposure assessment, and impact assessment. This stage plays a vital role in the risk management decision-making process. Risk estimation is measured by combining the likelihood of entry and exposure with the potential impact magnitude.

In the eighth module, users will learn about risk management. The module will cover various aspects of risk management, including its definition and objectives, the relationship between risk assessment and risk management processes, key components of risk management, principles for selecting risk management actions, and available risk management options. Risk management is a crucial tool for safeguarding the health of animals, humans, and plants, while also facilitating fair and sustainable international trade.

In this module, users will be exposed to the final component of risk analysis, risk communication. The module is divided into two parts: part A, which discusses the definition and purpose of risk communication, messages in risk communication, the design stage of risk communication, and an introduction to risk communication strategies. While part B includes an in-depth discussion of risk communication strategies, analysis of participants and stakeholders, and introduction to group characteristics and change processes to design communication strategies.

In the final module, users will be guided on how to prepare a risk analysis report. The risk analysis report must be presented systematically and accurately, as it serves as a key foundation for informed decision-making in managing the movement of animals and animal products. The report is also expected to aid in identifying associated risks, controlling disease spread, and supporting safe international trade by outlining the steps involved in risk analysis.