Report on EURL training course 2014

The training courses took place in Copenhagen at DTU National Veterinary Institute, Bülowsvej 27, 2700 Frederiksberg C Denmark, from September the 8th to the 17th, 2014. Two courses were prepared, the first one, with 10 trainees, was entitled “Methods for implementation of surveillance procedures for listed fish diseases” and took place from 8th to 12th September 2014.

The second course was entitled “Real-time PCR for diagnostics and surveillance of Fish Diseases” and took place in Copenhagen 15th to 17th September 2014 with 13 participants. 3 persons participated in both training courses. The overall purpose of the training course was to provide an opportunity for the NRLs to send employees for training in techniques relevant when working with fish diseases.

Staff of the EURL provided this training, together with teachers from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and CVI, The Netherlands. Also, knowledge-sharing and discussions between participants and teachers were important parts of the courses.