Real-Time Training

3 credits for 1 participant

This is practical training course on investigation of FMD outbreaks held in countries endemic. 

Hybrid Real-Time Training

3 credits for 1 participant

This course gives participants the opportunity to visit farms, take part in simulations replicating FMD outbreak scenarios and lesions ageing through virtual reality tools and carry out clinical and epidemiological investigations in Real-Time through simulations.

FMD Emergency Preparation Course: Online Multicountry

1 credit for 20 participants

This multicountry online course provides an overview of control measures of FMD. The objective of this course is to raise awareness of FMD and the importance of early detection. 

FMD Emergency Preparation Course: National tailored

6 credits (1st time) / 4 credits (from 2nd time onwards) for 150 participants

This virtual learning course is translated into the national language and adapted to the national contingency plans and SOPs. This course is useful to link different parts of a country's veterinary service.

Lumpy Skin Disease. Online (English)

1 credit for 20 participants

This course aims at providing trainees with an integral overview of LSD surveillance and control through live interactions with LSD experts. It  covers the following topics: clinical diagnosis, sampling, epidemiology and outbreak investigation, surveillance, control measures.

Lumpy Skin Disease. National tailored. Online 

6 credits (1st time) for 150 participants

This course aims at providing trainees with an integral overview of LSD surveillance and control through live interactions with LSD experts. It  covers the following topics: clinical diagnosis, sampling, epidemiology and outbreak investigation, surveillance, control measures.

Support to national simulation exercises. Face to face drill or tabletop

3 credits for a country-specific simulation exercise

The aim of these online table-top exercises will be to test different parts of contingency plans by simulating a FAST disease outbreak. The objectives will be tailored on a national basis.

Support to multi-country simulation exercises 

1 credit per country (minimum 3 countries involved)

The aim of these online tabletop exercises will be to test different parts of contingency plans by simulating a FAST disease outbreak.

In-country support missions 

Credits to be decided according to the support provided

The aim of these online tabletop exercises will be to test different parts of contingency plans by simulating a FAST disease outbreak.

Regional initiatives

Credits to be decided according to the support provided  

Through regional initiatives, the EuFMD aims to support the neighbouring countries with a tailored course with the objective to share good practices and improve collaboration across borders.

Organizing Simulation Exercises for animal disease emergencies. Online

1 credit for 2 participants 

The aim is to learn how to prepare simulation exercises suitable for the country needs and increase the understanding of their value as part of the emergency preparedness cycle.

FAST disease crisis management: Dealing with the psychological aspects and the public perceptions. Online

1 credit for 2 participants 

The aim will be to discuss and provide participants with tools to deal with psychological aspects of disease control and moral convictions regarding animals. 

Online Workshop: “Putting vaccination into practice” 

1 credit for 2 participants 

This workshop aims to enhance the knowledge of participants on planning for the practical organization of emergency vaccination where used to control foot-and mouth disease outbreaks. The workshop focuses on the practical aspects of an emergency vaccination.

Workshop: “Wildlife surveillance”

2 credits for 1 participant

This workshop focuses on a better understanding of wildlife surveillance and risk management for FAST diseases. It is suitable for veterinarians and stakeholders working in public and private sector involved in surveillance activities.

Workshop: “Depopulation, disposal and cleaning, and disinfection - from theory to practice”

2 credits for 1 participant

The aim of this workshop will be to discuss practical aspects of in-farm operation when a FAST disease is confirm in a holding in order to get a better understanding of the processes and resources needed when considering the planning of these tasks. In particular, the workshop will focus on culling of animals, safe disposal of carcasses and cleaning and disinfection operation, considering key aspects of animal welfare and good practices for preventing the spread of the disease.

FMD Laboratory Training (English) - The Pirbright Insititute

4 credits for 1 participant

The course will provide a thorough understanding of current diagnostic techniques for FMDV. It is designed for laboratory staff or those who have a limited knowledge of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) and who will be responsible for implementing FMDV diagnostic techniques within the laboratory.

LSD/PPRv Laboratory Training (English) -The Pirbright Institute

4 credits for 1 participant

The course will provide an overview of LSD and PPR and offer a thorough understanding of current diagnostic techniques for LSD and PPR, including the following practical diagnostic tests: ELISA, Virus isolation, Real-time (RT-)PCR, Sequencing set-up.