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The State Veterinary Administration of the Czech Republic, Prague, informed WOAH that a simulation exercise on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and African swine fever (ASf) will take place in the Military Training Area Libavá, Olomouc Region from 5 to 8 June 2023. The aim is to apply emergency measures in compliance with contingency plans, including both theoretical and practical training.

The State Veterinary Administration of the Czech Republic, Prague, informed WOAH that a simulation exercise on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and African swine fever (ASf) will take place in the Military Training Area Libavá, Olomouc Region from 5 to 8 June 2023. The aim is to apply emergency measures in compliance with contingency plans, including both theoretical and practical training.

The Committee of Veterinary Control and supervision, informed WOAH that a simulation exercise for fish aeromonosis took place on May 26, 2023, in the reservoir Kapchagay of the city of Kunaev, Almaty region, Kazakhstan. The aim was to assess the response preparedness to the occurrence of fish aeromonosis and enhance the control.

The Committee of Veterinary Control and supervision, informed WOAH that a simulation exercise for fish aeromonosis took place on May 26, 2023, in the reservoir Kapchagay of the city of Kunaev, Almaty region, Kazakhstan. The aim was to assess the response preparedness to the occurrence of fish aeromonosis and enhance the control.

WOAH reported rabies in a dog in Melilla. On 13 May 2023 a young female mongrel greyhound from Morocco was found around Cárabos beach where she bit two dogs. She was captured and transferred to the Observation and Reception Center with signs of aggressiveness and aphonia; signs increased until she developed paresis, incoordination and generalized paralysis; she died on 18 May 2023. Laboratory tests confirmed rabies by immunofluorescence and real-time PCR. The two bitten dogs are vaccinated. In addition, the animal bit three staff members in the observation center who are also vaccinated against rabies.

WOAH reported rabies in a dog in Melilla. On 13 May 2023 a young female mongrel greyhound from Morocco was found around Cárabos beach where she bit two dogs. She was captured and transferred to the Observation and Reception Center with signs of aggressiveness and aphonia; signs increased until she developed paresis, incoordination and generalized paralysis; she died on 18 May 2023. Laboratory tests confirmed rabies by immunofluorescence and real-time PCR. The two bitten dogs are vaccinated. In addition, the animal bit three staff members in the observation center who are also vaccinated against rabies.