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Implementation of the FAO-OIE Global Foot-and-Mouth Disease Control Strategy - The 6th West Eurasia Regional Roadmap Meeting



[cid:image013.jpg@01D0A469.B8E1C6F0]Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) can severely affect the production of livestock, and disrupting regional and international trade in animals and animal products. Nevertheless, the detrimental impact of FMD in low and middle income countries is due to production losses, utility and income that can have a significant effect on livelihoods and food security, especially for subsistence farmers....[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/news_110615.html>]

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[cid:image014.jpg@01D0A469.B8E1C6F0]PHOTO STORY ::: Mass Antelope Mortality in Kazakhstan



Experts work to solve mysterious antelope mortality in Kazakhstan...[View the photo gallery<https://www.flickr.com/photos/128106072@N05/sets/72157651682922673>]

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[cid:image015.jpg@01D0A469.B8E1C6F0]Fight against brucellosis translates into action in Georgia



Brucellosis has become endemic in livestock across Georgia, especially in the country's eastern region. Infected animals shed the bacteria through their milk or reproductive discharge, which in turn can contaminate communal feed, pasture and water. Left undetected or untreated, the disease can spread quickly among herds or flocks. To make matters more difficult, brucellosis can only be accurately diagnosed by a laboratory test. That's why preventive measures such as vaccinations, epidemiological surveillance, and proper husbandry practices are the key to curtailing brucellosis. ...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/in-action/fight-against-brucellosis-translates-into-action-in-georgia/en/>]

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FAO organized livestock trainings for field veterinary staff in Quetta, Balochistan - FAO Pakistan Representation



[cid:image016.jpg@01D0A469.B8E1C6F0]Livestock is the main source of livelihood for a large number of families in Balochistan and also contributes a major share in the GDP of the province. However, livestock diseases are a major hurdle in gaining optimum production from the livestock. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) can cause havoc for dairy farmers if the outbreak hits milk producing animals. For capacity building of the field veterinary staff of Balochistan on handling FMD outbreak including treatment of sick animals, FAO project 'Progressive Control of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD)...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/pakistan/news/detail-events/en/c/289217/>]

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Upcoming events


*         Pan-African rabies control network (PARaCON)
9-11June 2015 (Johannesburg, South Africa)
[Visit conference website<http://rabiesalliance.org/media/press/global-networks-together-against-rabies>]
*         Congress of the Italian Society of Veterinary Science (SISVET)
15 June 2015 (Perugia, Italy)
[Visit conference website<http://rabiesalliance.org/media/press/global-networks-together-against-rabies>]
*         Regional emergency consultation for prevention and control of HPAI in West and Central Africa
15-16 June 2015 (Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria)
*         Module 2 of China Field Epidemiology Training Program for Veterinarians (FETPV) 3rd cohort
15-16 June 2015 (Qingdao, Shandong, China)
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Recent publications/newsletters


*          FAO ECTAD China Highlights
May 2015 ::: Vol. 76
[Read full DF<http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4731e.pdf>]





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