Livestock Systems

Detection and characterization of foot and mouth disease in Indonesia

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Overview

This small research activity aims to support the control strategies for foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia. The project focuses on detecting, isolating, and characterising the foot-and-mouth disease virus circulating in the country, evaluating the implementation of foot-and-mouth disease control strategies, and engaging stakeholders to increase awareness and efficiency of foot-and-mouth disease interventions.

Outcomes

  • Providing information on the epidemiology and characteristics of the foot-and-mouth disease virus in Indonesia.
  • Providing insights into the coverage and protectivity of vaccination in various regions.
  • Understanding of potential co-infections with other diseases.
  • Developing strategies to minimise the impacts of foot-and-mouth disease through supportive treatments and policy analysis.
  • Enhancing stakeholder engagement, including government, private companies, farmers and other sectors.
  • Preventing economic impacts on animals and farmers by reducing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

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