EuFMD
All about Foot-and-Mouth Disease! The European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (EuFMD), based in FAO HQ, Rome, Italy.
Episodes
December 20, 2023 • 3 mins
Dans cet épisode, Alex Drouin, expert en gestion des risques des maladies FAST et en soutien à la modélisation à l'EuFMD, présente ses recherches sur la modélisation de la fièvre de la vallée du Rift dans l’ouest du bassin méditerranéen et les défis liés à la nécessité d’obtenir de données entomologiques. L'étude se penche sur l'émergence du virus de la fièvre de la vallée du Rift dans la région méditerranéenne, mettant l'accent su...
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November 20, 2023 • 3 mins
In this episode, Alex Drouin, an Expert in FAST Risk Management and Modelling Support at the EuFMD, introduces his research on "Rift Valley fever modeling in the Western Mediterranean basin" and the challenges of working with entomological data. The study focuses on the emergence of the Rift Valley fever virus in the Mediterranean region, emphasizing the risk of viral circulation, particularly in the Western Mediterranean basin. Th...
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November 6, 2023 • 4 mins
xplore the intricate world of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and its economic implications in our latest podcast episode featuring Polly Compston, EuFMD veterinarian and socio-economist. Polly unravels the economic impacts of FMD, shedding light on how this contagious disease affects livestock economies worldwide, with a focus on the stark differences between FMD-free countries and those facing endemic outbreaks. Discover the advanta...
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October 18, 2023 • 3 mins
Get prepared for new tools and resources to enhance emergency preparedness. Zorana Mehmedbasic, EuFMD's Emergency Preparedness Expert, introduces 'Get Prepared: The Wall,' a cutting-edge tool crafted to bolster crisis readiness by facilitating collaboration among contingency planners. The Wall is a centralized hub for a wealth of resources, decision-making tools, templates, and expert insights, organized into four layers covering...
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September 22, 2023 • 6 mins
Explore the role of Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines with David Mackay, Vaccine Prequalification Specialist at the EuFMD. In this episode, David introduces the concept of vaccine security and its role in the FMD control. Discover the challenges and strategies behind ensuring a stable vaccine supply and effective disease prevention. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of FMD vaccines and their crucial impact on livestock health. ...
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September 14, 2023 • 2 mins
FMD is a highly contagious virus with significant economic repercussions, affecting a wide range of animals, including cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs, and wildlife species. Swift and accurate diagnosis is paramount for effective outbreak management, and that is where our podcast comes in. We explore the challenges of diagnosing FMD, especially when it shares clinical signs with other diseases like Seneca Valley Virus Disease...
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August 30, 2023 • 2 mins
Welcome to "Introduction to Animal Health Surveillance," the new podcast episode with Valentina Busin, EuFMD Capacity Development and Learning Specialist. In this podcast, Valentina shares her expertise in supporting countries and veterinary services in their preparedness and control of FAST diseases. At the EuFMD, we prioritize the development of training tools, collaborating closely with leading experts in the field to create a r...
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June 27, 2023 • 2 mins
TOM est le système EuFMD de gestion de la formation qui permettra aux pays de gérer le développement individuel de leurs vétérinaires et de leur capacité vétérinaire. L'EuFMD teste TOM avec les services vétérinaires suisses. Ludovica Nela, responsable de l'information de l'EuFMD, a interviewé Edoardo Giani, responsable de la formation à la BLV, afin de discuter les objectifs, les attentes et les avantages pour la communauté vétér...
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June 27, 2023 • 2 mins
TOM ist das Trainingsmanagementsystem der EuFMD, das Ländern ermöglicht, die individuelle Entwicklung ihrer Tierärzte und tierärztlichen Kapazitäten zu verwalten. Das Lern-Team führt derzeit einen Pilotversuch mit den Veterinärdiensten der Schweiz durch. Ludovica Nela, Information Manager der EuFMD, führte ein Interview mit Edoardo Giani, dem Leiter der Ausbildung bei der BLV, um Ziele, Erwartungen und Vorteile für die Schweizer Ti...
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April 20, 2023 • 3 mins
The EuFMD Learning team has developed TOM, a capacity development support tool that allows countries to monitor the delivery of competency-based education for veterinarians and similar roles. Learn more about TOM with Marcello Nardi, EuFMD Learning Lead, that introduces the new features and functionalities that have been recently integrated. www.fao.org/eufmd/global-situation/tom-capacity-development-support-tool/en/
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April 6, 2023 • 1 min
Fast response to FAST diseases is key in protecting livestock and livelihoods. The GET Prepared Wall is designed to help contingency planners and emergency responders. It contains decision-making tools and templates that enable contingency planners to assess local situations and requirements in advance of an emergency. Learn more and access the Wall on our Trello board. https://trello.com/b/SrsgHKzM/get-prepared-the-wall
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November 30, 2022 • 13 mins
Welcome to a new episode of our podcast.
Marisa Martínez interviewed Rodolfo Bellinzoni from Biogenesis Bago to explore the available tools for the prevention and control of an FMD emergency. Learn more about the impact cost, the level of investment required to control an outbreak, and some of the most effective tools for prevention and preparedness.
Marisa Martínez is a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, and graduated in 2008 from the U...
Marisa Martínez interviewed Rodolfo Bellinzoni from Biogenesis Bago to explore the available tools for the prevention and control of an FMD emergency. Learn more about the impact cost, the level of investment required to control an outbreak, and some of the most effective tools for prevention and preparedness.
Marisa Martínez is a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, and graduated in 2008 from the U...
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October 28, 2022 • 1 min
The cross-border movement of animal pathogens can lead to dramatic social and economic consequences. Therefore countries implement prevention measures (e.g. surveillance, border controls and trade restrictions) to reduce the probability of entry of new pathogens. However, resources available for such risk mitigation measures are limited, especially considering the large number of potential source areas and different pathways of ent...
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October 28, 2022 • 1 min
Since 2018, the Republic of Korea (ROK) has been vaccinating all susceptible livestock with one out of three approved vaccines which serotype O and A antigens according to the prime and boost vaccination schedule. We were carrying out continuously monitoring the vaccination status and immunity level through serological surveillance and if the standard antibody positive rate is below, a heavy fine will be imposed. In this regard, in...
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October 28, 2022 • 1 min
In this study, we used the Platform for Automated extraction of Disease Information from the web (PADI-Web) as an epidemic intelligence tool to detect West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak signals, and epidemiological information throughout Europe from 2006 to 2021 in online news reports. The purpose of this study is to characterise epidemiological information on an outbreak event (such as: location and date of the event, diseased host, i...
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October 28, 2022 • 2 mins
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is endemic in Kenya, with frequent outbreaks. Understanding socioeconomic drivers affecting disease control within Kenya’s livestock systems, and the cost-effectiveness of control options, are important components of designing an FMD control programme. This study aimed to integrate quantitative economic analysis with qualitative data to provide recommendations for disease control.
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October 28, 2022 • 2 mins
Dataset visualization has now become the most popular and user-friendly tool for enabling audiences to capture data easily in a visual context. There are varied tools available for data intelligence and analytics which use an interactive environment to explore datasets. Digitalization of animal disease outbreak data using interactive visualization tools allows end-users to gain insights into vast amounts of data by clear display of...
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October 28, 2022 • 2 mins
Following an important outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease in Israel, a question raised concerning the possible use of drones for the disease surveillance. The idea of using drones to assist in finding affected herds in the field and surveil affected herds seemed logical and useful. A pilot study has been done to evaluate the pros and cons to this thought.
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October 28, 2022 • 2 mins
Sensors have become ubiquitous in our current world and the livestock farming sector offers multiple research avenues for the application of sensor technology, from early disease detection to virtual fencing. Animal health surveillance in Scotland currently relies on post-mortem examinations of animals and on data derived from laboratory submitted samples. Sensor-derived syndromic surveillance of livestock has been identified as a ...
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October 28, 2022 • 48 secs
Environmental sampling, in particular taking swabs of any surfaces likely to have been contaminated by infected animals, presents an opportunity for non-invasive sample collection, enabling cost-effective FMD surveillance beyond regular investigation of clinical cases. Linking the results of environmental sampling with those of other surveillance methods (e.g. oral swabs or serum samples) allows a comparison of the methods and show...
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