This short e-learning module provides an overview of the Progressive Control Pathway for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (PCP-FMD). The module has been updated to reflect the new version of the PCP-FMD guidelines published in April 2018. This introduction will be interesting for anyone who is new to the PCP-FMD, and who would like a rapid guide to its key features. After completing this introductory module, you may be interested to find out more by studying " Introduction to the Progressive Control Pathway".

In an effort to improve the capacity of countries to promptly react to fast-moving transboundary animal diseases, the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia has developed a series of awareness materials in different languages on priority diseases of the region. Three type of materials have been produced so far: leaflets, posters and videos.

The following video is a recording of the main clinical signs of FMD in cattle, sampling techniques and diagnostic tests available. NOTE: This video is for training purposes and graphic images are shown (filmed under the supervision of veterinarians).  

The EuFMD Commission publishes a quarterly report on the global foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) situation, based on information sources which include databases such as EMPRES-AH/GLEWS, EMPRES-i, OIE WAHID, WRLFMD. The other sources used are the FAO/EuFMD supported FMD networks (EARLN-FMD Eastern Africa, RESOLAB-FMD West Africa), FAO/EuFMD projects and field officers and the Crisis Management Centre-Animal Health (CMC-AH). The Quarterly Reports are a continuation of the Global Monthly Reports (GMRs), a series of reports published monthly by the Commission since 2011.

This video shows how to use a lateral flow device for penside detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus