PRE-COSALFA 50 - Getting close to Regional Eradication: half a century of progress

Abstract

[Objective] After more than 50 years of struggle, the delegates from each COSALFA member country and the invited experts bring to the table a history of the fight against the disease in their countries, the current scenario, and the challenges that are required to maintain or advance the recognized status of free from foot-and-mouth disease, in the current context and the different strategies, for each situation. That through the discussions present the opportunity to assess current and future challenges to meet the objectives of the PHEFA Action Plan 2021-2025