Key elements in the prevention and control of FMD and in implementing the strategy
Session 4
Fig. 2 FMD-free zone establishment in Thailand, livestock region 2 in the eastern part of Thailand Source: Department of Livestock Development
Table I Progressive Control Pathway (PCP) stages and Department of Livestock Development (DLD) attempts for foot and mouth disease (FMD) control Stage
PCP requirement
Examples of DLD attempt
0 to 1
Comprehensive study of FMD epidemiology planned
Set up and run the passive surveillance (reporting system and outbreak investigation)
1 to 2
Risk-based FMD control plan
Initiated FMD national control plan, vaccination campaign, active sero-surveillance and animal movement database
2 to 3
Develop aggressive strategy to eliminate FMD
Developed national strategic plan to eradicate FMD
3 to 4
No endemic FMD in domestic livestock
Established FMD-free zone for livestock region 2 and detected virus circulation in the free zone using ‘freedom from disease’ surveillance. Study on risk assessment of FMD introduction into the free zone. Apply for OIE endorsement for national FMD plan
4 to 5
Apply for official status (OIE): free with vaccination
Apply for official status (OIE): free with vaccination and set up model of the establishment of FMD-free zone in other areas
Free without vaccination
Apply for official status (OIE): free without vaccination
TBD
The FAO/OIE Global Conference on Foot and Mouth Disease Control
123
