This course is designed to equip veterinarians and livestock technicians with essential skills to prevent, detect, and control foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Through interactive modules, participants will learn how to implement effective surveillance programmes, respond to outbreaks, and apply sanitary measures to limit the spread of the disease. The course emphasizes practical applications to enhance fieldwork capacities and ensure that participants are prepared to manage FMD emergencies and contribute to the recovery efforts.
Study time
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25 hours.
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Target audience
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Veterinarians and livestock technicians involved in FMD prevention and control programmes, particularly those who work in the field wish to improve their skills.
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Learning objectives
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- Explain the importance of FMD as a limiting factor for international trade in animals and animal products.
- Describe essential aspects of FMD epidemiology (agent, host, environment).
- Describe the relevance of carrying out a FMD surveillance programme.
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of FMD surveillance programs.
- Explain the first steps to take in the event of an FMD case or outbreak.
- Describe the sanitary measures required to eradicate an FMD outbreak.
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Course structure
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This course consists of five short self-paced, interactive online modules followed by a multiple-choice assessment.
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Topics covered
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- FMD in the international context.
- Epidemiology of FMD.
- Epidemiological surveillance in FMD.
- Organization and implementation of sanitary measures to eradicate an FMD outbreak.
- Implementation of sanitary measures to eradicate an FMD outbreak.
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