Activities were held in four parallel sections over both days: small animals, large animals, One Health, and veterinary assistants. While the small animal and large animal sections were mainly targeted to veterinary practitioners and the veterinary assistants' section focused on their support staff, the One Health section addressed topics relevant to all veterinarians. For example, representatives from the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture (REM) discussed legislative changes and explained the reasoning behind the requirements and regulations. The Agriculture and Food Board (PTA) outlined the evaluation process for veterinary services, and researchers from the Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMÜ) provided insights into EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) activities and the role of scientists in supporting producers and the public sector.
LABRIS also contributed to the One Health section. Dr Imbi Nurmoja introduced LABRIS’s collaboration with veterinarians and provided an overview of the current situation regarding highly pathogenic avian influenza. A significant part of the One Health section focused on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), featuring presentations from representatives of the REM, PTA, EMÜ, and LABRIS, as well as specialists from the Agency of Medicines and the University of Tartu. Dr Epp Moks from LABRIS gave a talk on determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of pathogens at LABRIS and highlighted the resistance found in isolated samples.
Imbi Nurmoja
deputy director for animal health
Phone: +372 738 6126; +372 515 5026
Email: [email protected]
