Objective Foot-and- mouth disease is one of the most important diseases of livestock from veterinary as well economic point of view, and outbreaks still occur at the European borders. Additionally, not all potential new members are free of FMD, which increases the risk of new outbreaks. During an outbreak emergency vaccination will be applied. However, vaccination does not prevent infection and the risk of persistently infected animals. Because of this risk, vaccination leads to trade restrictions with enormous economic consequences. During this workshop, experts, potential new members of the EU and FMDV officials will exchange knowledge about persistence of FMDV and discuss the problem of carrier animals. Conclusions will be drawn and outlines for new research proposals will be made. Results will be offered for publication to veterinary Quarterly. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyvirologyagricultural sciencesanimal and dairy sciencedomestic animalsanimal husbandry Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-2. - Key action Control of Infectious Diseases Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme ACM - Preparatory, accompanying and support measures Coordinator ID LELYSTAD - INSTITUTE FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND SCIENCE EU contribution No data Address Edelhertweg 15 8200 AB LELYSTAD Netherlands See on map Total cost No data