Tocantins State in Brazil Takes Proactive Measures against Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Avian Influenza

The government of Tocantins, through the Agricultural Defense Agency (Adapec) and the State Health Department (SES/TO), has initiated active surveillance actions between August 25th and 29th to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle and avian influenza on Bananal Island. The efforts aim to ensure the health of cattle herds in the retreats, comply with the post-suspension protocol for foot-and-mouth disease vaccination, and preserve the international status of a disease-free area without vaccination. Additionally, the teams will conduct health education activities for rural producers, riverside communities, and indigenous peoples, and monitor areas of agricultural projects and landing points for migratory birds.

Key Takeaways:

• The Agricultural Defense Agency (Adapec) and the State Health Department (SES/TO) are conducting active surveillance actions for foot-and-mouth disease in cattle and prevention of avian influenza on Bananal Island from August 25th to 29th.
• The goal is to ensure the health of cattle herds in the retreats, comply with the post-suspension protocol for foot-and-mouth disease vaccination, and preserve the international status of a disease-free area without vaccination.
• Health education activities will be provided to rural producers, riverside communities, and indigenous peoples.
• Active surveillance of cattle herds will be conducted.
• Monitoring will be done in areas of agricultural projects and landing points for migratory birds.
• Adapec's animal health manager, Sergio Liocadio, highlighted the importance of intensifying epidemiological surveillance and preventing possible outbreaks of the disease.
• A lecture on "Avian Diseases" will be hosted by Adapec on August 27th at 9 a.m. in Aldeia Canuana.

Statistics:

• August 25th to August 29th: Period of active surveillance actions against foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza.
• 9 a.m., August 27th: Time and date of the lecture on "Avian Diseases" hosted by Adapec in Aldeia Canuana.
• The goal is to ensure the health of at least 100 cattle herds in the retreats.

Sources:

• "Government of Tocantins promotes preventive actions against foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza on Bananal Island", To.gov.br, accessed on August [insert date].