Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology

The APCOVE Writing Bootcamp in Bali (6–8 Oct 2026) brought together participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam to develop manuscripts and strengthen mentorship skills. Thank you to our facilitators and country teams! #APCOVE #FieldEpidemiology #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🌏 Field epidemiology in action 🇵🇭 APCOVE trainee Kia Grace Estos is studying biosecurity knowledge, attitudes & practices among poultry farmers in Bantayan Island, Cebu - turning field data into evidence for disease prevention and more resilient farms. 🐔 #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #APCOVE #FieldEpidemiology #OneHealth #AnimalHealth #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🌏 From the field to the microscope 🔬 APCOVE trainee Ho Thi Dung 🇻🇳 is investigating Toxocara spp. egg contamination in soil from public parks & playgrounds in Hue City. Field epidemiology connecting environmental, animal & human health. #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #APCOVE #FieldEpidemiology #OneHealth #AnimalHealth #Indonesia #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🌏 Field epidemiology in action 🇮🇩 APCOVE trainee Dr. Moh. Mutoyib is investigating ASF outbreaks and risk factors among smallholder pig farms in East Lampung, helping generate evidence to support disease prevention and control. 🐖 #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #APCOVE #FieldEpidemiology #OneHealth #AnimalHealth #Indonesia #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🐖 A small barrier, a big lesson in biosecurity. APCOVE trainee Le Tuan Dat 🇻🇳 is investigating ASF risk factors in smallholder pig farms in Vinh Long — turning field observations into evidence to strengthen disease prevention. #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #APCOVE #FieldEpidemiology #OneHealth #AnimalHealth #Indonesia #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🌏 Field epidemiology in action 🇻🇳 APCOVE trainee Ngoc Lon Nguyen visited poultry vendors and retail sellers in Dong Thap to understand poultry-handling practices and potential disease risks. From field observations to disease prevention. 🐓

🌏 “Frontline epidemiology cannot be done from behind a desk.” APCOVE trainee Linh Doan 🇻🇳 is taking epidemiology into the field - from poultry sampling to listening to farmers, connecting #AMR surveillance with rural realities. #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #APCOVE #FieldEpidemiology #OneHealth #AnimalHealth #Indonesia #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🌏 This #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, we highlight APCOVE trainee Rozana Pratiwi Salamena 🇮🇩 and her economic study on rabies in Ambon City, bringing public health, animal health & communities together to strengthen rabies control. #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #OneHealth #AnimalHealth #Indonesia #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🌏 This #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, we celebrate APCOVE trainee Riska Wahyuni Alwi 🇮🇩, whose field project in West Sulawesi brings farmers, stakeholders & animal health officers together to improve participation in anthrax vaccination. #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #APCOVE #FieldEpidemiology #OneHealth #AnimalHealth #Indonesia #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

📢The latest APCOVE Quarterly Newsletter is now available! Discover highlights from recent APCOVE activities across the Asia-Pacific region, including capacity-building initiatives, trainee field projects, partner updates, and stories celebrating our people and achievements. 📰 Read the latest edition: t.e2ma.net/message/27vgwy/i4… 📬 Subscribe to receive future editions: app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/s…

📍 APCOVE Study Design Workshop – Indonesia APCOVE recently delivered the Study Design Workshop for Indonesia’s Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program. Trainees strengthened their study design and analysis skills, refined field project proposals, and received hands-on mentorship to tackle real animal and public health challenges. Facilitated by A/Prof Navneet Dhand, A/Prof Mieghan Bruce, and Dr Andrew Larkins, together with the APCOVE Indonesia team. Building stronger field epidemiology capacity and advancing One Health across the Asia–Pacific region. 🌏 #OneHealth #APCOVE #VeterinaryEpi #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #TEPHINET #GOARN

📍 Happening Now! APCOVE Study Design Workshop – Malaysia 🇲🇾 Trainees of the Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program are refining their field project proposals after completing the online phase. Led by A/Prof @NDhand , A/Prof @mieghanbruce, and Dr Andrew Larkins (Murdoch Univ), in collaboration with the APCOVE Malaysia team. Strengthening #FieldEpidemiology & promoting the #OneHealth approach across the Asia–Pacific! 🌏 #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

APCOVE held the introductory session for Competency F: Leadership & Communication on 1 Oct, the start of the last competency in the online phase of our Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training. 65+ trainees joined, led by Prof Jenny-Ann Toribio. 🌱💪 #OneHealth #APCOVE #VeterinaryEpidemiology #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN

🌟 APCOVE Quarterly Newsletter – September Edition 🌟 The latest APCOVE Newsletter is out! 🚀 Catch up on our activities, milestones, and an inspiring alumni story showcasing how APCOVE is building field veterinary epidemiology & One Health capacity across Asia Pacific. 📰 Read here: t.e2ma.net/webview/626k8x/fb… 📬 Subscribe:app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/s… #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN

🎯 Fantastic APCOVE interactive session on Competency E: Biosecurity & One Health! 📅 17 Sept 2025 | 👥 75+ trainees across the region Insights from: 🔹 Dr Michelle Wille – avian influenza, surveillance & preparedness 🔹 Dr Melanie Pescadilla – ASF, rabies & COVID-19 response 👏 Thanks to our MC, Dr Rodel Jonathan Vitor, for moderating so smoothly! #APCOVE #Biosecurity #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #FieldEpidemiology #PublicHealth #CapacityBuilding #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🌍✨ Great to host the intro session for Competency E: One Health & Biosecurity on 3 Sept as part of the APCOVE training program. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ 55+ trainees from 🇮🇩 🇲🇾 🇻🇳 🇵🇭 joined. 🎙️ Led by Prof Marta Hernandez-Jover (CSU), sharing practical insights on biosecurity & One Health collaboration. 💪 Building stronger field epi capacity across the region! #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🌍 On #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay (7 Sep), APCOVE celebrates the dedication of field epidemiologists & shares an inspiring Impact Story: Transforming Animal Health Policy in the Philippines by alumna Melanie Flores-Pescadilla. 👉 Read more: apcove.com.au/transforming-a… #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

🚀 Diving into Competency D: Risk Assessment & Disease Control! 📅 65+ trainees joined the 30 July session, led by Dr Mieghan Bruce from Murdoch Uni, kicking off the next APCOVE module. 👏 80 trainees from 🇮🇩🇲🇾🇻🇳🇵🇭 are progressing well—building critical skills in field vet epi! #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC