Situation of FMD in the Middle-East

Please see Note événements récents FA-Moyen-Orient.pdf or Note recent FMD events in M-East.pdf

The apparent jump of infection to countries that have not reported the FMD type A in  recent years, suggests an increased incidence of FMDV in source countries and possibly in live animal trade in the region.

EuFMD member countries are encouraged to review the risk that this presents and to reconsider their preventive measures.

The FMD situation in the region will be subject of discussion at the upcoming OIE/FAO FMD Roundtable for the Middle-east  being held in Beirut next week, and supported by the EuFMD Commission, and at the 38th Session of the EuFMD, to be held in Rome 28-30th April.

We will continue, in close contact with the DG-SANCO and the FAO World Reference Laboratory for FMD (Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright) to monitor the situation and where required, to act to support surveillance or emergency response.

Keith Sumption

Secretary, EuFMD Commission