KTC 31/32 Nepal
4 - 8 Mar, 11-15 Mar. / Kathmandu
Our 31st Real Time Training Course (KTC) is well underway in Nepal. Follow their progress on Twitter and Instagram #RTT. EuFMD works in partnership with the host country veterinary services and provides assistance and training for local FMD control as part of the Real Time program. Vets from the host country take part in each training course. KTC 32 starts next week with a new group of trainees.
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UTC1 Uganda
18 - 22 Feb. / Uganda
A successful training week for the team in Masindi, Uganda during which, in addition to realtime training, we piloted a newly developed mobile application for FMD outbreak investigation to provide training in lesion ageing, diagnostic test selection, farm tracings and timeline creation. We also performed a qualitative risk assessment on one of the largest ranches in the area. All our pictures are on Flickr.
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SimEx Serbia
19 - 21 Mar. / Novi Sad
As one of the pilot countries of the Guide to Exercises and Training (GET) Prepared Pathway, the Republic of Serbia has agreed to a national approach to simulation exercises with the assistance of EuFMD. This exercise will be a useful opportunity to test again the emergency preparedness capacity and response during an FMD outbreak. The Serbian Veterinary Directorate will cascade and share its simulation exercise experience with other countries at a future EuFMD Balkans Management Meeting.
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SimEx Spain & Portugal
12- 14 Mar. / J. de los Caballeros
To increase preparedness for an FMD emergency, we encourage our Member States to undertake joint activities. Spain and Portugal are the first EuFMD MSs to implement this regional approach and next week, 70 vets from Spain and Portugal will be in Jerez for a simulation exercise. The activities include in-house training, drill exercises run in farms on both sides of the border and an evaluation and feedback session. EuFMD supports this activity by providing trainers and logistics for the event.
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Post Vaccination Monitoring
18 - 22 Mar. / Tunis
A technical workshop on post-vaccination monitoring for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to share experiences and information on current approaches on FMD vaccination and PVM; to build capacity on evaluating FMD vaccination and post-vaccination monitoring, and strengthen networking among parties who are involved on FMD vaccination and PVM in the three countries and share experience at regional level. See the PVM guidelines here.
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Putting Vaccination into Practice
19 - 22 Mar. / Malaga
Participants from 18 countries will meet in Spain to take part in this workshop, designed by the EuFMD and three expert consultants. The outbreak scenario for this workshop was created with the EuFMDiS model. It is a residential workshop, with a series of seminars, facilitated discussions and group work sessions. The activities aim to enhance the knowledge and skills of participants on planning the implementation of emergency vaccination in a previously-free country setting, as a control measure for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks.
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Progressive Control Pathway Support Officer (PSO) Training
26 - 28 Mar. / Ghana
The EuFMD aims to support progressive control of FMD through establishing and coordinating PCP Support Officers (PSOs). PSOs are expected to liaise with OIE delegates, points-of-contacts for PCP, Epidemiology and Laboratory to support and guide the veterinary authority to complete the PCP Stage and/or to progress FMD control along the PCP. Their support is usually tailored to the individual needs of the countries. This workshop aims to develop relevant skills and impact knowledge on the approach taken by PSOs, making use of existing EuFMD training materials, including general PCP guidance and more specific materials aimed at particular PCP stages. We thank the FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF) in Accra, Ghana, who is hosting the workshop.
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Qualitative risk mapping and optimization of national monitoring systems
1 - 12 Apr. / Montpellier
From 2016 the French Agricultural Research and International Cooperation Organization (CIRAD), in collaboration with EuFMD, organizes workshops for Veterinary Services on qualitative risk mapping, integrating animal mobility together with other risk factors. The objectives are to reinforce the capacities on risk analysis, risk mapping and design of risk-based surveillance concerning priority animal disease including but not limited to FMD, as well as providing participants with a generic toolbox to be used for risk-based surveillance.
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8th West Eurasia Roadmap
4 -6 Mar. / Shiraz
The 8th Westeurasia Roadmap was held in Shiraz, Iran, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Progressive Control Pathway and the Vision Statement signed in 2008, when the PCP was first launched!
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E-LEARNING: ONLINE COURSES / TRAINING
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FLITc
From 20 Feb. / Online
The FMD Laboratory Investigation training Course, in collaboration with The Pirbright Institute, has reached the half-term mark. Over 200 participants from 50 countries are working hard on their online modules. The FLITc aims to update on the latest techniques for FMD related laboratory diagnostics and provide a unique platform for exchange of knowledge and experience between colleagues in national, regional and world reference laboratories.
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FEPc for Hungary
20 Mar - 16 Apr. / Online
We will soon run our first Foot-and-Mouth Disease Emergency Preparation Course (FEPC) for Hungary. This four-week e-learning course in Hungarian has been especially tailored for the country’s needs and will count over 100 participants. EuFMD will provide a course coordinator and two experienced trainers, for the entire period, who will answer queries, provide support and encourage on-line discussions.
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Managing ASF outbreaks and FMD preparedness
Online / Click to view
FMD preparedness, including ASF Emergency Response in Ukraine, the epi situation, control measures, as well as preparedness and emergency response. (Russian).
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Over 70 webinars available
Online / Click to view
EuFMD's online networks host regular webinars also related to FMD emergency preparedness and control. Enroll here.
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An optimal design for FMD vaccine field trials.
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A framework for reviewing livestock disease reporting systems in high-risk areas.
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A searchable database of FMD resources
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