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    • Veterinary Public Health
    • Food Safety Science
    • Risk Assessment Methodologies

    Background:

    • The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in the UK proposed the EUFORA fellowship.
    • The fellowship focused on Livestock Health and Food Chain Risk Assessment.
    • APHA is a key governmental institution for animal and plant health safeguarding.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide practical training in risk assessment for animal health and food safety.
    • To enhance the understanding and application of emerging risk identification and prioritization.
    • To develop expertise in surveillance, exposure assessment, and import risk analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • A structured four-module working program covering diverse risk assessment aspects.
    • 'Learn-by-doing' approach through involvement in international expert projects.
    • Attended training courses, academic lessons, and utilized modeling software.

    Main Results:

    • Gained hands-on experience in identifying emerging risks and applying prioritization methods.
    • Developed proficiency in scanning surveillance and food production exposure assessment.
    • Enhanced skills in import risk assessment for infectious diseases affecting animals and humans.

    Conclusions:

    • The fellowship successfully fostered practical expertise in comprehensive risk assessment for the food chain.
    • Participants acquired advanced skills in evaluating animal and human infectious disease risks.
    • The program facilitated the consolidation of knowledge through diverse learning activities and scientific dissemination.