FVE hosted on Thursday 17th of April at 1.30 pm CEST a joint webinar with the FLI and EuFMD on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Europe. The webinar focused on the recent FMD outbreaks across Europe and strategies to enhance resilience.
Watch the recording HERE.
FVE Vice President Jane Clark moderated the webinar and was joined by our expert speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Carola Sauter-Louis (FLI) provided insights into the recent outbreak in Germany (January 2025) focusing on field investigations, laboratory diagnostics, and the coordinated response measures implemented.
- Look at her slides HERE.
- Polly Compston (EuFMD) presented European-level collaboration, strategies and challenges in responding to this outbreak (disease prevention and management).
- Look at her slides HERE.
- Martin Chudý (Chief Veterinary Officer of the Slovak Republic) shared the most recent experiences and insights.
Read the full report HERE
As more guidance, we are happy to share the two new brochures that the Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection, together with the Bavarian State Chamber of Veterinarians and FVE, have released to provide practical guidance on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). These resources are designed to support veterinarians and stakeholders in preventing and addressing potential outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
The first brochure focuses on biosecurity measures, offering clear recommendations for reducing the risk of virus introduction and spread on farms. The second sets out the procedure for diagnostic examinations and actions in suspected cases, providing step-by-step guidance to ensure rapid detection, reporting, and response.
We encourage all colleagues to familiarise themselves with these materials and share them widely within the veterinary community. Heightened awareness and preparedness remain key to safeguarding animal health, protecting livelihoods, and ensuring resilience in the face of potential FMD threats.
