The EU Food Safety Project has been instrumental in increasing animal disease crisis preparedness in the Turkish Cypriot community over the last three years.
- Through expert support, detailed assessments, and the development of different procedural documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), contingency plans, and operational manuals, the project has significantly upgraded the practices of the Turkish Cypriot community ‘veterinary services’.
- Farmers are now better informed about the risks of high-impact and exotic animal diseases, knowing about preventive measures and being able to promptly report suspicions.
- The TCc ‘veterinary services’ and ‘laboratory’ were strengthened by targeted training and capacity-building exercises, and are now better prepared to detect, control, and eradicate such diseases.
- The crafted contingency plans and operational manuals, tested and refined through the project, are now practical tools for real-world crises. Target groups and beneficiaries can effectively implement these plans, ensuring a swift and coordinated response in the event of an animal disease emergency, marking a significant improvement in animal health standards in the region.
All training materials are accessible on the project’s website:
https://www.tccfoodsafetyproject.eu/Trainings/