Training our government and industry vets to prepare for emergency animal disease (EAD) responses helps protect Australia's livestock, domestic and native animals from disease.
In May, the European Commission for the Control of Foot and Mouth Disease hosted a virtual training course providing veterinarians and animal health personnel with essential skills that can be used in an emergency animal disease outbreak.
The training focused on building capacity for early detection and response to outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD), lumpy skin disease (LSD) and sheep and goat pox. FMD and LSD are present in neighbouring countries, and we hope these diseases never get a ticket to Australia. Building preparedness means we need vets and technical staff trained every year in EAD responses.
During the training, workshop simulation exercises focused on:
- investigating suspected cases
- practising control measures
- preventing the spread of disease
- acquiring new skills and knowledge
- expanding professional and collegiate networks.
If you're a veterinarian and interested in joining a government response during an outbreak visit our webpage for further information.