FVO aquatic health training

Training programme for FVO inspectors covering Directive 2006/88 on fish and shellfish health controls and the assessment of EU member states and third countries

20^th - 24^th April 2009

Monday 20^th     
Approx 12:30 arrival at Cefas Weymouth laboratory and buffet lunch  

13:30   Welcome and introduction to course 
14:00   Directive 2006/88 the basis for the fish and shellfish health controls 
15:15   tea 
15:45   Implementation of authorisation of APB’s and health monitoring regimes 
17:00   close

09:00   Fish and shellfish farming in Europe and third countries 
10:15   coffee 
10:45   Fish and shellfish diseases of concern 
12:30   lunch 
13:30   Laboratory diagnosis of fish diseases by virus isolation, PCR 
14:30   Role of OIE, Community and National reference laboratories and QA 
15:15   tea 
15:45   Practical assessment of laboratory and diagnostic practice 
17:00   close

09:00   Notifiable diseases of fish and shellfish under OIE and EU legislation and control 
10:15   coffee
10:45   Eradication, risk assessment and contingency planning
12:30   lunch
13:30-17:00   Familiarisation visit to fish/shellfish farm or exporter (to be agreed) 

09:00   Difficulties in implementation of legislation for member states and third countries 
10:15   coffee 
10:45   Diagnosis of shellfish disease including practical laboratory assessment 
12:30   lunch 
13:30   Import controls under EU legislation for live animals and product 
15:15   tea
15:45   Assessment of application of import controls in member states and third countries
17:00   close

09:00   Third country programmes and a check list to assist assessment during inspections 
10:15   coffee 
10:30   Member state programmes and a check list to assist assessment during inspections 
12:00   Discussions and matters arising 
12:30   Close of programme and buffet lunch