FMD

Simulation Exercises - FMD - Kazakhstan

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This simulation exercise will include the theoretical and practical training of personnel from the Regional and Central Veterinary Administrations.

The exercise aims to:

  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing Contingency plan for Foot and mouth disease;
  • Test and evaluate the practical implementation of control measures in case of suspicion of a Foot and mouth disease outbreak;
  • Test the capacity to respond to a potential occurrence of the disease.

It will allow assessing the ability of staff to carry out fieldwork and to respond to Foot and mouth disease outbreaks, as part of the activities of the Contingency plan; to evaluate the ability of field staff to carry out clinical examinations and epidemiological surveys; to collect and package samples for laboratory examination.