[cid:image001.gif@01D07D0E.108748E0] Stepping up coordination efforts for better understanding MERS at the human-animal interface [cid:image003.jpg@01D07D14.345B4900]Human infections with the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) continue to be reported from the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East. Since April 2012, over 1 106 confirmed human cases, including 421 deaths, have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). The majority of cases have occurred in Saudi Arabia. Although the pattern of transmission appears relatively unchanged, the overall situation and the possibility of international spread remain of concern...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/news_220415.html>] ________________________________ Regional molecular epidemiology training for eastern Africa animal health service providers [cid:image005.jpg@01D07D14.345B4900]A regional training on molecular epidemiology was conducted in Kampala, Uganda from the 13-17 April 2015 facilitated by Makerere University in collaboration with FAO (ECTAD Eastern Africa & EMPRES Lab unit) and the Swedish National Veterinary Institute at the Sheraton Hotel, in Kampala, Uganda. The training was funded by Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (DTRA/CBEP) and facilitated by FAO in collaboration with both Makerere University and the Swedish National Veterinary Institute (SVA)...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/news_220415c.html>] ________________________________ VIDEO ::: Eradication of Rabies in Viet Nam FAO Viet Nam Representation (English Version) [cid:image007.jpg@01D07D14.345B4900]The film serves as one of the training tools for animal and public health professionals especially for those who conduct outreach training to district and commune based animal health and public workers. The film provides demonstration and explanation in details on how joint collaboration is required among sectors, how to conduct effective vaccination in dogs and how wound washing and post-bite vaccination need to be followed. The experts also provide their insights on how to establish an effective programme to coordinate and facilitate rabies control with government agencies and partner organizations. The film has been produced with support and collaboration from the Department of Animal Health, General Department of Preventive Medicine, World Health Organization, Sub-department of Animal Health in Thai Nguyen province and World Animal Protection. * Watch full video<https://youtu.be/VHMY2qAA8Fs?list=PLB58F4D829B7883FD> * Check the FAO Animal Health playlist for more videos<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB58F4D829B7883FD> ________________________________ Upcoming events * Laboratory Diagnostic Training for African Swine Fever (ASF) under TCP/CPR/3501 20-23 April 2015 (Qingdao, China) * Rift Valley fever: new options for trade, prevention and control 21-23 April 2015 (Djibouti) * Regional Workshop on MERS-CoV and 'One Health' 27-29 April 2015 (Doha, Qatar) * Sixth Regional FMD roadmap meeting for West Eurasia 28-30 April 2015 (Almaty, Kazakhstan) ________________________________ Interesting links * Scaling-up successful practices. On sustainable pro-poor small ruminant development IFAD publication ::: 2014 Download full PDF<http://www.iga-goatworld.com/uploads/6/1/6/2/6162024/scaling-up_successful_practices_(full).pdf> * Veterinarians help rein in West African Ebola outbreak JAVMA news bulletin ::: May 1, 2015 Read the news online<https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/150501a.aspx> * FAO Food Chain Crisis (FAO-FCC) Visit the new website<http://www.fao.org/food-chain-crisis> EMPRES website ::: http://www.fao.org/AG/empres.html For comments or suggestions ::: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [cid:image010.gif@01D07D0E.108748E0]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/empres-animal_health/sets/> [cid:image011.gif@01D07D0E.108748E0] <http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB58F4D829B7883FD> [cid:image012.gif@01D07D0E.108748E0] <https://twitter.com/FAOAnimalHealth> ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the EMPRES-Livestock-L list, click the following link: &*TICKET_URL(EMPRES-Livestock-L,SIGNOFF);