US-GOV-2-2622-253873 Department of Agriculture A total of 36 participants from 23 affected or at-risk countries participated in the training and learned how to use molecular techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and genetic sequencing to detect the virus within three hours and help trace its origin and spread. An emergency diagnostic toolbox with necessary reagents and consumables was provided to the participants to better equip their laboratories to detect and manage the disease. The training was critical to develop technical skills in laboratories in the region, as the disease continues to spread despite current control measures such as culling and movement restrictions of cattle. Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture U.S. Government - Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Daniel Herche and Tyson Whitney; Ryan Boles 202-401-7211 daniel.herche@cfo.usda.gov; Tyson.Whitney@cfo.usda.gov; bolesrj@state.gov 1280 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250 70000 U.S. Government - Department of Agriculture Agriculture Agricultural education/training Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses 70000 U.S. Government - Department of Agriculture Agriculture Agricultural education/training Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses US-GOV-2-253576 Department of Agriculture Training related to Foot and Mouth Disease Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture U.S. Government - Department of Agriculture Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Date unavailable. Calculated end date is the latest transaction date Department of Agriculture Daniel Herche and Tyson Whitney; Ryan Boles 202-401-7211 daniel.herche@cfo.usda.gov; Tyson.Whitney@cfo.usda.gov; bolesrj@state.gov 1280 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250 5350 U.S. Government - Department of Agriculture Agriculture Livestock/veterinary services Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses 5350 U.S. Government - Department of Agriculture Agriculture Livestock/veterinary services Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses