Objectives

The objectives of this workshop [for government officials from selected 17 FAO-APHCA and OIE member countries in the Asia-Pacific Region] are:

• to update on Brucellosis situation in Asia and the Pacific with an emphasis on epidemiological situation of B. melitensis in the Region;
• to update protocol development for control of Brucellosis;
• to refresh hands-on trainings on standard laboratory tests for diagnosis of Brucellosis (B. melitensis); and,
• to promote collaboration on diagnosis and control of B. melitensis in the Region.

Information

Programme

Welcoming Address by Liaison Officer for APHCA

Country reports

• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• Fiji
• Indonesia
• India
• Iran
• Lao PDR
• Malaysia
• Mongolia
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Sri Lanka
• Thailand
• Viet Nam

Handouts

• Review and update on Brucellosis in Asia and Pacific Region
• Quality management in veterinary testing laboratories
• International shipment of biological and potentially infectious substances - Main requirements
• Brucellosis: OIE Twinning Laboratory Programme, France-Thailand
• 1st Proficiency Test Management and Result-analysis

Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals 2013

Laboratory results

Conclusions

List of participants