The Committee of Veterinary Control and Supervision informed WOAH that a simulation exercise on African horse sickness (AHS) and equine influenza will be conducted from 21 to 23 June 2023 in the Akmola region, Kazakhstan, to assess the response preparedness to the occurrence of AHS and equine influenza and enhance the disease control efficiency of the national veterinary services, in line with the WOAH standards. The exercise will include multiple stakeholders such as research institutes, state veterinary organizations, emergencies authorities, internal affairs bodies and healthcare organizations.

The Committee of Veterinary Control and Supervision informed WOAH that a simulation exercise on African horse sickness (AHS) and equine influenza will be conducted from 21 to 23 June 2023 in the Akmola region, Kazakhstan, to assess the response preparedness to the occurrence of AHS and equine influenza and enhance the disease control efficiency of the national veterinary services, in line with the WOAH standards. The exercise will include multiple stakeholders such as research institutes, state veterinary organizations, emergencies authorities, internal affairs bodies and healthcare organizations.

The Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington, New Zealand informed WOAH that a simulation exercise on foot and mouth disease (FMD), Exercise Buttercup, will be conducted from 15 June through to 22 June 2023 to improve preparedness for rapid and effective vaccination for FMD in New Zealand.

WOAH reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in black-headed gull in Salo.