Episodes

  • FAST Disease control - Valentina Busin

    FAST Disease control - Valentina Busin
    Jul 31 2024
    Controlling FAST diseases increases the resilience of livelihoods, improves trade conditions, and enhances food security. Join Valentina Busin, EuFMD Capacity Development and Learning Specialist, as she shares insights into the EuFMD's "Move FAST, Get prepared" strategy. In this episode, Valentina discusses the organization's efforts to control Foot-and-Mouth and similar transboundary (FAST) diseases through targeted capacity development and investment prioritization. Discover tools that support safer animal trade, collaboration with international organizations, and the assessment of socioeconomic impacts of FAST diseases.
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    3 mins
  • Introduction to Syndromic Surveillance: Early detection for animal health - Marco De Nardi

    Introduction to Syndromic Surveillance: Early detection for animal health - Marco De Nardi
    Jul 17 2024
    Welcome to a new podcast episode! Marco De Nardi, Associate Professor of Animal Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology at the University of Bologna, discusses the key role of Syndromic Surveillance Systems in our current Anthropocene epoch, where global challenges like climate change, intensified livestock practices, and emerging diseases pose significant risks. Listen to this episode, to learn more about the importance and power of data and to find out more about how Syndromic Surveillance Systems function as part of the broader surveillance framework.
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    4 mins
  • The power of cascading - Marcello Nardi

    The power of cascading - Marcello Nardi
    Jul 3 2024
    In this episode, Marcello Nardi, Programme Learning Lead at the EuFMD, speaks about the cascading concept. He explains how veterinarians, after participating in EuFMD training courses, can spread their newfound knowledge to colleagues, creating a powerful multiplier effect. Discover how EuFMD supports this process through various tools and resources, including presentations, videos, and microlearning. Marcello shares insights on the impact of cascading and the importance in the overall capacity development of veterinarians.
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    2 mins
  • Modélisation de la fièvre de la vallée du Rift dans l’ouest du bassin méditerranéen - Alex Drouin

    Modélisation de la fièvre de la vallée du Rift dans l’ouest du bassin méditerranéen - Alex Drouin
    Dec 20 2023
    Dans cet épisode, Alex Drouin, expert en gestion des risques des maladies FAST et en soutien à la modélisation à l'EuFMD, présente ses recherches sur la modélisation de la fièvre de la vallée du Rift dans l’ouest du bassin méditerranéen et les défis liés à la nécessité d’obtenir de données entomologiques. L'étude se penche sur l'émergence du virus de la fièvre de la vallée du Rift dans la région méditerranéenne, mettant l'accent sur le risque de circulation du virus, en particulier dans l'ouest de cette région. Les travaux présentés ici permettent d’évaluer la compétence vectorielle des principales espèces de moustiques vectrices du virus et utilisent la modélisation pour évaluer les variations spatio-temporelles du risque de transmission du virus dans la région.
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    3 mins
  • Rift Valley fever modeling in the Western Mediterranean basin - Alex Drouin

    Rift Valley fever modeling in the Western Mediterranean basin - Alex Drouin
    Nov 20 2023
    In this episode, Alex Drouin, an Expert in FAST Risk Management and Modelling Support at the EuFMD, introduces his research on "Rift Valley fever modeling in the Western Mediterranean basin" and the challenges of working with entomological data. The study focuses on the emergence of the Rift Valley fever virus in the Mediterranean region, emphasizing the risk of viral circulation, particularly in the Western Mediterranean basin. The research assesses the vector competence of key mosquito species and employs modeling to assess the spatio-temporal variations in the risk of virus transmission in the region.
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    3 mins
  • FMD Economic Impact - Polly Compston

    FMD Economic Impact - Polly Compston
    Nov 6 2023
    xplore the intricate world of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and its economic implications in our latest podcast episode featuring Polly Compston, EuFMD veterinarian and socio-economist. Polly unravels the economic impacts of FMD, shedding light on how this contagious disease affects livestock economies worldwide, with a focus on the stark differences between FMD-free countries and those facing endemic outbreaks. Discover the advantages of FMD-free nations, including international livestock trade, and the significant costs incurred during outbreaks.
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    4 mins
  • Get Prepared to respond to FAST diseases crisis – Zorana Mehmedbasic

    Get Prepared to respond to FAST diseases crisis – Zorana Mehmedbasic
    Oct 18 2023
    Get prepared for new tools and resources to enhance emergency preparedness. Zorana Mehmedbasic, EuFMD's Emergency Preparedness Expert, introduces 'Get Prepared: The Wall,' a cutting-edge tool crafted to bolster crisis readiness by facilitating collaboration among contingency planners. The Wall is a centralized hub for a wealth of resources, decision-making tools, templates, and expert insights, organized into four layers covering key phases of emergency preparedness. It caters to a broad audience, from contingency planners to veterinarians and farmers, promoting knowledge exchange and best practices.
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    3 mins
  • Ensuring vaccine security for control of FAST diseases - David Mackay

    Ensuring vaccine security for control of FAST diseases - David Mackay
    Sep 22 2023
    Explore the role of Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines with David Mackay, Vaccine Prequalification Specialist at the EuFMD. In this episode, David introduces the concept of vaccine security and its role in the FMD control. Discover the challenges and strategies behind ensuring a stable vaccine supply and effective disease prevention. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of FMD vaccines and their crucial impact on livestock health. Video available here: https://youtu.be/ujEbKszhxFs
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    6 mins