Simulation exercise: Foot and mouth disease in Luxembourg

Dr Arthur Besch, Director General of the Veterinary Office, Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development of Luxembourg, informed the OIE that an emergency simulation exercise on a hypothetical outbreak of foot and mouth disease is taking place in his country from 3 to 7 March 2008.

The exercise is organised with the participation of private and public actors.

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Animal Health Information Department
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
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