Cryptosporidium Cryptosporidium is a parasite, a living thing (organism) that lives in, or on, another organism. It can infect your bowels and cause 'cryptosporidiosis' which is a type of bowel infection, which leads to diarrhoea and vomiting. Infection can occur in humans and animals and is spread by contact with soil, water, food or surfaces that have been contaminated by infected faeces containing the parasite. learners are most likely to become infected and outbreaks have been associated with handling lambs in both open farm and education settings. Symptoms usually last for up to two weeks, sometimes longer. Animal health Do Ensure all animals are regularly groomed and checked for signs of infection or illness Ensure animals are regularly exercised and given appropriate housing and food Seek diagnosis and treatment from a vet if animals become ill Keep animal feeding areas clean. Animals should have their own feeding dishes and utensils, which should be washed separately from other dishes and utensils. Younger learners should only be allowed access to feeding dishes under adult supervision Keep containers of animal food separate from food for human consumption Remove food which has not been consumed by the animal Clean and disinfect all cages, living areas and equipment regularly. Farm/ zoo visits Guidance and a Code of Practice regarding Preventing or controlling ill health from animal contact at visitor attractions can be found at [Date accessed 25th November 2016]. Whilst visiting farms and zoos are popular, there are a number of infections that can be passed on to learners and staff from infected animals. Serious outbreaks have been associated with visits to farms and zoos (e.g. E.coli 0157).
Cryptosporidium Cryptosporidium is a parasite, a living thing (organism) that lives in, or on, another organism. It can infect your bowels and cause 'cryptosporidiosis' which is a type of bowel infection, which leads to diarrhoea and vomiting. Infection can occur in humans and animals and is spread by contact with soil, water, food or surfaces that have been contaminated by infected faeces containing the parasite. learners are most likely to become infected and outbreaks have been associated with handling lambs in both open farm and education settings. Symptoms usually last for up to two weeks, sometimes longer. Animal health Do Ensure all animals are regularly groomed and checked for signs of infection or illness Ensure animals are regularly exercised and given appropriate housing and food Seek diagnosis and treatment from a vet if animals become ill Keep animal feeding areas clean. Animals should have their own feeding dishes and utensils, which should be washed separately from other dishes and utensils. Younger learners should only be allowed access to feeding dishes under adult supervision Keep containers of animal food separate from food for human consumption Remove food which has not been consumed by the animal Clean and disinfect all cages, living areas and equipment regularly. Farm/ zoo visits Guidance and a Code of Practice regarding Preventing or controlling ill health from animal contact at visitor attractions can be found at [Date accessed 25th November 2016]. Whilst visiting farms and zoos are popular, there are a number of infections that can be passed on to learners and staff from infected animals. Serious outbreaks have been associated with visits to farms and zoos (e.g. E.coli 0157).
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