The European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (EuFMD)

Training

The overall objectives of the EuFMD training programme are to support the capacity development of veterinary services and animal health workers to improve preparedness for management of FMD and similar transboundary animal disease (FAST) emergencies by EuFMD Member Nations, reduce risk in neighboring countries and sustain and enhance progress in the roll-out of the GF-TADs global strategy.

Training for EuFMD’s Member Nations

The EuFMD training programme for Member Nations is demand-led, and courses are held according to the interest of the EuFMD training focal points.

This training menu is in place from October 2023 until September 2025. Each MN will be allocated training credits as agreed in the 45th General Session (May 2023). MNs may decide how to spend the credits, by selecting activities that best suit their priorities. A minimum of 20 percent of training credits must be allocated to activities delivered remotely (online). Additionally, a minimum of 30 percent must be allocated to activities/tools that will facilitate the cascading of the newly acquired knowledge.