Foot and mouth disease: 2001 crisis lessons & future proposals

This report examines the 2001 foot and mouth disease crisis, drawing lessons to improve future responses. It aims to enhance preparedness and mitigation strategies for animal disease outbreaks, ensuring better protection for animal health and the agricultural sector.

The proposals focus on strengthening surveillance, rapid response mechanisms, and communication protocols. Affected parties include farmers, veterinarians, consumers, and public health authorities, with changes impacting animal movement controls and biosecurity measures.