OS20 - Impact of on-farm biosecurity level in pig herds on the spread and co...EuFMD
This document discusses the impact of on-farm biosecurity levels in pig herds on the spread and control of foot-and-mouth disease. It describes how biosecurity is essential for good animal health management and disease prevention/control but can be challenging to implement due to costs and farm heterogeneity. The document also summarizes how a standardized on-farm biosecurity assessment tool can help decision-makers evaluate disease preparedness and control strategies. It presents results from a simulation showing that enhancing biosecurity scores for Italian pig herds from the default 54% to 30% higher could reduce infected herds, duration, and culled animals in a hypothetical FMD outbreak.
Sponsor Day on animal feeding: Animal production without antibiotics. Where a...Irta
This document discusses alternatives to antibiotic use in animal production. It begins by reviewing the history of antibiotic resistance, current antibiotic usage levels in Europe, and reasons antibiotics are commonly used. It then describes initiatives like the European Innovation Partnership to promote innovation. One focus group examined alternatives to antibiotics under three headings: attitudes and information, general animal health and welfare improvements, and specific alternatives. Recommendations included benchmarking systems, economic evaluations, biosecurity improvements, vaccination, and zinc or prebiotic supplementation.
OS20 - The use of foot-and-mouth disease models in disease free and endemic s...EuFMD
The document discusses the use of mathematical models for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in disease-free and endemic settings. In emerging outbreaks, models can predict disease spread but have significant uncertainty. Models are better at predicting outbreaks after the first 2-3 weeks when more data is available. In endemic regions, models can identify what is driving transmission and help target data collection to reduce uncertainty. Movement data can also help predict future risk and inform monitoring. While models have limitations early on, sophisticated techniques may help develop optimal control policies over time as an outbreak unfolds.
Roundtable of aflatoxin experts on
“Building a multi-stakeholder approach to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of food and feed”
Brussels, Monday 25th January 2016
OS20 - Impact of on-farm biosecurity level in pig herds on the spread and co...EuFMD
This document discusses the impact of on-farm biosecurity levels in pig herds on the spread and control of foot-and-mouth disease. It describes how biosecurity is essential for good animal health management and disease prevention/control but can be challenging to implement due to costs and farm heterogeneity. The document also summarizes how a standardized on-farm biosecurity assessment tool can help decision-makers evaluate disease preparedness and control strategies. It presents results from a simulation showing that enhancing biosecurity scores for Italian pig herds from the default 54% to 30% higher could reduce infected herds, duration, and culled animals in a hypothetical FMD outbreak.
Sponsor Day on animal feeding: Animal production without antibiotics. Where a...Irta
This document discusses alternatives to antibiotic use in animal production. It begins by reviewing the history of antibiotic resistance, current antibiotic usage levels in Europe, and reasons antibiotics are commonly used. It then describes initiatives like the European Innovation Partnership to promote innovation. One focus group examined alternatives to antibiotics under three headings: attitudes and information, general animal health and welfare improvements, and specific alternatives. Recommendations included benchmarking systems, economic evaluations, biosecurity improvements, vaccination, and zinc or prebiotic supplementation.
OS20 - The use of foot-and-mouth disease models in disease free and endemic s...EuFMD
The document discusses the use of mathematical models for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in disease-free and endemic settings. In emerging outbreaks, models can predict disease spread but have significant uncertainty. Models are better at predicting outbreaks after the first 2-3 weeks when more data is available. In endemic regions, models can identify what is driving transmission and help target data collection to reduce uncertainty. Movement data can also help predict future risk and inform monitoring. While models have limitations early on, sophisticated techniques may help develop optimal control policies over time as an outbreak unfolds.
Roundtable of aflatoxin experts on
“Building a multi-stakeholder approach to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of food and feed”
Brussels, Monday 25th January 2016
6 May 2021. Mycotoxin Control and Regulations
This webinar was organized to share and discuss the results from the survey on mycotoxin control and regulations in Africa sent out in mid-March 2021
R. Garcia - Veterinary services wellbeing ̶ a key element of resilient FAST...EuFMD
This document summarizes a talk on veterinary services wellbeing as a key element of resilient responses to FAST crises. The talk references a 2018 UK Government Vet Wellbeing Survey that received over 700 responses from vets undertaking work for the government. The survey assessed opinions on health and safety, workplace, and mental health. The talk introduces examples of wellbeing impact factors for veterinary services and concludes that these factors must be explored to identify tools and processes that help manage and improve wellbeing within veterinary services.
OS20 - Foot-and-Mouth disease virus surveillance at markets and abattoirs in ...EuFMD
The document summarizes a study that used environmental sampling to conduct surveillance for foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) at livestock markets and abattoirs in Cameroon. Samples were collected from six sites across the country and tested for the presence of FMDV RNA. The study found that 173 of 1994 total samples tested positive, with the majority from two sites. Sequence data was obtained from one sample. Questionnaires at the sites provided information on risk factors for FMDV spread. The study demonstrates that non-invasive environmental sampling at livestock hubs can be useful for FMDV surveillance in limited-resource settings.
OS20 - Tackling FAST diseases through a public-private partnership - J. VaartenEuFMD
Jan Vaarten from the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe spoke on behalf of 9 European animal health organizations about tackling fast-spreading animal diseases through public-private partnerships. The document cites the OIE handbook in support of using public-private partnerships to improve animal health policy development and service implementation. It invites public partners to interactive workshops and simulations to join their initiative for anticipating fast animal disease outbreaks by contacting Koen Mintiens at the FAO.
EVALUATION OF A BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL STRATEGY IN SMALL RUMINANTS IN BOSNIA AND...EuFMD
Brucellosis in ruminants was first detected in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1985. Until 2009, a test and slaughter strategy was implemented with limited success. In 2009, a mass vaccination strategy was adopted. The aim of this research is to evaluate the costs and benefits of the vaccination strategy compared to a test and slaughter strategy using epidemiological and economic models over an 8 year period. The vaccination strategy avoided over 167,000 infections in sheep and over 10,000 infections in goats by year 8, resulting in benefits of improved fertility and reduced milk loss totaling 48 million Euro. A test and slaughter strategy would have similar infection reductions but higher fertility benefits and a total benefit of 94 million Euro over the same
Team Europe: Germany and European Union jointly support African Union’s respo...SABC News
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, SEPTEMBER 2020. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today received additional 500,000 COVID-19 test kits from the German Government through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
OS20 - A methodology to estimate indirect costs associated with a possible ...EuFMD
The document presents a methodology for estimating indirect costs associated with potential outbreaks of transboundary animal diseases (TADs) in Switzerland. The methodology involves collecting qualitative and quantitative data through literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and disease control legislation to incorporate into an economic model. An economic model including a cost calculator and decision tree model is used to estimate the cost implications of different disease control options and the impact of uncertainty. This methodology allows identification and characterization of indirect consequential costs, which are often more complex but potentially more significant than direct costs. The decision tree model specifically helps select the optimal disease control policy. This methodology could be applied to estimate costs of other TAD outbreaks.
Towards the development of optimal vaccination strategies for Rift Valley fev...ILRI
This document outlines studies being conducted to develop optimal Rift Valley fever (RVF) vaccination strategies in East Africa. A longitudinal study will examine the longevity of vaccine protection in livestock and collect socioeconomic data. Regional workshops brought together stakeholders to design vaccination strategies, including routine, pre-outbreak, and intermittent vaccination. Modelling will evaluate the impacts of different vaccination coverage levels and frequencies on outbreaks. The project will work to quantify vaccine needs under different strategies to guide coordination of vaccination campaigns based on risk maps and livestock population data.
This document outlines the work packages of the AflaNet project, which aims to establish a scientific network between African and German partners to reduce aflatoxins in the food supply chain. The project involves 6 work packages: 1) conducting field surveys in Kenya; 2) evaluating rapid test kits for aflatoxin detection; 3) studying the relationship between aflatoxin B1 in feed and aflatoxin M1 in milk; 4) examining methods to inactivate aflatoxin biosynthesis; 5) building capacity through training Kenyan scientists in Germany; and 6) disseminating results and networking partners. The goal is to initiate long-term cooperation between research institutions to minimize aflatoxin risks in
Aflatoxin M1-related health risk for milk consumers in dairy farms in rural a...ILRI
Poster by Filipe Maximiano Sousa, Apollinaire Nombre, Amos Miningou, SyAppolinaireTraore, Johanna Lindahl, Augustine Ayantunde, Javier Sanchez and Silvia Alonso presented at the virtual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week 2021, 29 June – 1 July 2021. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
The British approach to managing the risks from nanomaterialsRetired
My presentation at an International workshop
Nano Reference Values as provisional substitute for OELs and DNELs for nanoparticles. Details at... http://www.ivam.uva.nl/index.php?id=nrviw
1) The proposed strategic plan focuses on improving preparedness for FMD and similar transboundary animal diseases through better training, emergency preparedness tools, and research.
2) It aims to reduce disease risks in Europe and its neighboring regions through coordinated control programs, improved early warning systems, and building veterinary capacity.
3) A third goal is sustaining global progress against FMD through continued support of the Progressive Control Pathway and improving vaccine access and supply.
Implementing A Network Of Virology And Entomology Laboratories For A OH Appro...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document summarizes the MediLabSecure project, which aims to create a network of virology and entomology laboratories in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions to improve surveillance of vector-borne and respiratory viruses using a One Health approach. The project will enhance preparedness for health emergencies by strengthening laboratory capacity for diseases like West Nile virus, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Rift Valley fever, coronaviruses, and their vectors. It will provide training, promote best practices, and facilitate collaboration between 55 laboratories across 19 countries from 2014-2017 with funding from the European Union.
The document proposes developing a system called the Layer Bird Vaccination Monitoring & Disease Detection System. This system would help small-scale layer poultry farmers in Zimbabwe track vaccinations, monitor treatments, and detect diseases early using data visualization and machine learning models. The system aims to address challenges small-scale farmers face like a lack of record keeping, monitoring of bird health, and limited access to veterinary support. It would allow farmers to enter bird symptom data and get recommendations to prevent losses from diseases.
This document provides an introduction to vaccine value chains and outlines EuFMD/FAO initiatives to strengthen vaccine security. It discusses how vaccine value chains involve both private and public actors across product development, production, allocation, distribution and use. Cross-cutting factors like epidemiology, logistics and stakeholder engagement are also important. EuFMD is supporting activities to improve vaccine access and availability through a multistakeholder platform, prequalification of vaccines, vaccine demand modeling, and strengthening vaccine delivery and demand. Analyzing vaccine value chains can help understand costs and demand to support effective vaccination programs.
Final Year Project CHP 1& 2 CHENAI MAKOKO.docxChenaiMartha
The document proposes developing a model for early detection of layer bird diseases for layer poultry farmers. It discusses challenges small-scale farmers face in detecting diseases early due to limited access to veterinary support. Existing systems for disease detection include expert systems using certainty factors, deep learning models for detecting diseases from fecal images, and IoT-based frameworks. However, these systems either focus on expert diagnosis, rely on large datasets, or require specialized hardware. The proposed model aims to allow farmers to enter symptoms and receive recommendations to aid early disease detection.
This document summarizes the work of Task 4.1 of the AniBioThreat project, which aimed to implement the Laboratory Biorisk Management CWA 15793 standard across partner institutions. It describes conducting a gap analysis to evaluate current compliance, developing recommendations and tools like training to support full implementation. While institutions already had biorisk programs, the analysis identified gaps to address. Exercises also helped evaluate preparedness and response plans. Full implementation of the CWA 15793 across network laboratories would help strengthen the European response to animal bioterrorism threats by promoting standardized biorisk management.
This document summarizes the challenges of conducting brand-specific influenza vaccine effectiveness studies in Europe. It notes that methodological issues like differences in vaccine administration, circulation of strains between countries, and study designs and settings make pooling data challenging. Existing surveillance systems like I-Move only estimate overall effectiveness, not brand-specific. The costs of expanding systems to allow brand-specific estimates would be very high, around 3-10 million euros per year. Additional challenges include low and varying vaccination rates, vaccine tenders that impact brand distribution, and lack of reliable brand-level data in most countries. Public health authorities control the data but manufacturers need oversight due to regulatory requirements. Improvements will take time and investment.
6 May 2021. Mycotoxin Control and Regulations
This webinar was organized to share and discuss the results from the survey on mycotoxin control and regulations in Africa sent out in mid-March 2021
R. Garcia - Veterinary services wellbeing ̶ a key element of resilient FAST...EuFMD
This document summarizes a talk on veterinary services wellbeing as a key element of resilient responses to FAST crises. The talk references a 2018 UK Government Vet Wellbeing Survey that received over 700 responses from vets undertaking work for the government. The survey assessed opinions on health and safety, workplace, and mental health. The talk introduces examples of wellbeing impact factors for veterinary services and concludes that these factors must be explored to identify tools and processes that help manage and improve wellbeing within veterinary services.
OS20 - Foot-and-Mouth disease virus surveillance at markets and abattoirs in ...EuFMD
The document summarizes a study that used environmental sampling to conduct surveillance for foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) at livestock markets and abattoirs in Cameroon. Samples were collected from six sites across the country and tested for the presence of FMDV RNA. The study found that 173 of 1994 total samples tested positive, with the majority from two sites. Sequence data was obtained from one sample. Questionnaires at the sites provided information on risk factors for FMDV spread. The study demonstrates that non-invasive environmental sampling at livestock hubs can be useful for FMDV surveillance in limited-resource settings.
OS20 - Tackling FAST diseases through a public-private partnership - J. VaartenEuFMD
Jan Vaarten from the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe spoke on behalf of 9 European animal health organizations about tackling fast-spreading animal diseases through public-private partnerships. The document cites the OIE handbook in support of using public-private partnerships to improve animal health policy development and service implementation. It invites public partners to interactive workshops and simulations to join their initiative for anticipating fast animal disease outbreaks by contacting Koen Mintiens at the FAO.
EVALUATION OF A BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL STRATEGY IN SMALL RUMINANTS IN BOSNIA AND...EuFMD
Brucellosis in ruminants was first detected in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1985. Until 2009, a test and slaughter strategy was implemented with limited success. In 2009, a mass vaccination strategy was adopted. The aim of this research is to evaluate the costs and benefits of the vaccination strategy compared to a test and slaughter strategy using epidemiological and economic models over an 8 year period. The vaccination strategy avoided over 167,000 infections in sheep and over 10,000 infections in goats by year 8, resulting in benefits of improved fertility and reduced milk loss totaling 48 million Euro. A test and slaughter strategy would have similar infection reductions but higher fertility benefits and a total benefit of 94 million Euro over the same
Team Europe: Germany and European Union jointly support African Union’s respo...SABC News
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, SEPTEMBER 2020. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today received additional 500,000 COVID-19 test kits from the German Government through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
OS20 - A methodology to estimate indirect costs associated with a possible ...EuFMD
The document presents a methodology for estimating indirect costs associated with potential outbreaks of transboundary animal diseases (TADs) in Switzerland. The methodology involves collecting qualitative and quantitative data through literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and disease control legislation to incorporate into an economic model. An economic model including a cost calculator and decision tree model is used to estimate the cost implications of different disease control options and the impact of uncertainty. This methodology allows identification and characterization of indirect consequential costs, which are often more complex but potentially more significant than direct costs. The decision tree model specifically helps select the optimal disease control policy. This methodology could be applied to estimate costs of other TAD outbreaks.
Towards the development of optimal vaccination strategies for Rift Valley fev...ILRI
This document outlines studies being conducted to develop optimal Rift Valley fever (RVF) vaccination strategies in East Africa. A longitudinal study will examine the longevity of vaccine protection in livestock and collect socioeconomic data. Regional workshops brought together stakeholders to design vaccination strategies, including routine, pre-outbreak, and intermittent vaccination. Modelling will evaluate the impacts of different vaccination coverage levels and frequencies on outbreaks. The project will work to quantify vaccine needs under different strategies to guide coordination of vaccination campaigns based on risk maps and livestock population data.
This document outlines the work packages of the AflaNet project, which aims to establish a scientific network between African and German partners to reduce aflatoxins in the food supply chain. The project involves 6 work packages: 1) conducting field surveys in Kenya; 2) evaluating rapid test kits for aflatoxin detection; 3) studying the relationship between aflatoxin B1 in feed and aflatoxin M1 in milk; 4) examining methods to inactivate aflatoxin biosynthesis; 5) building capacity through training Kenyan scientists in Germany; and 6) disseminating results and networking partners. The goal is to initiate long-term cooperation between research institutions to minimize aflatoxin risks in
Aflatoxin M1-related health risk for milk consumers in dairy farms in rural a...ILRI
Poster by Filipe Maximiano Sousa, Apollinaire Nombre, Amos Miningou, SyAppolinaireTraore, Johanna Lindahl, Augustine Ayantunde, Javier Sanchez and Silvia Alonso presented at the virtual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week 2021, 29 June – 1 July 2021. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
The British approach to managing the risks from nanomaterialsRetired
My presentation at an International workshop
Nano Reference Values as provisional substitute for OELs and DNELs for nanoparticles. Details at... http://www.ivam.uva.nl/index.php?id=nrviw
1) The proposed strategic plan focuses on improving preparedness for FMD and similar transboundary animal diseases through better training, emergency preparedness tools, and research.
2) It aims to reduce disease risks in Europe and its neighboring regions through coordinated control programs, improved early warning systems, and building veterinary capacity.
3) A third goal is sustaining global progress against FMD through continued support of the Progressive Control Pathway and improving vaccine access and supply.
Implementing A Network Of Virology And Entomology Laboratories For A OH Appro...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document summarizes the MediLabSecure project, which aims to create a network of virology and entomology laboratories in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions to improve surveillance of vector-borne and respiratory viruses using a One Health approach. The project will enhance preparedness for health emergencies by strengthening laboratory capacity for diseases like West Nile virus, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Rift Valley fever, coronaviruses, and their vectors. It will provide training, promote best practices, and facilitate collaboration between 55 laboratories across 19 countries from 2014-2017 with funding from the European Union.
The document proposes developing a system called the Layer Bird Vaccination Monitoring & Disease Detection System. This system would help small-scale layer poultry farmers in Zimbabwe track vaccinations, monitor treatments, and detect diseases early using data visualization and machine learning models. The system aims to address challenges small-scale farmers face like a lack of record keeping, monitoring of bird health, and limited access to veterinary support. It would allow farmers to enter bird symptom data and get recommendations to prevent losses from diseases.
This document provides an introduction to vaccine value chains and outlines EuFMD/FAO initiatives to strengthen vaccine security. It discusses how vaccine value chains involve both private and public actors across product development, production, allocation, distribution and use. Cross-cutting factors like epidemiology, logistics and stakeholder engagement are also important. EuFMD is supporting activities to improve vaccine access and availability through a multistakeholder platform, prequalification of vaccines, vaccine demand modeling, and strengthening vaccine delivery and demand. Analyzing vaccine value chains can help understand costs and demand to support effective vaccination programs.
Final Year Project CHP 1& 2 CHENAI MAKOKO.docxChenaiMartha
The document proposes developing a model for early detection of layer bird diseases for layer poultry farmers. It discusses challenges small-scale farmers face in detecting diseases early due to limited access to veterinary support. Existing systems for disease detection include expert systems using certainty factors, deep learning models for detecting diseases from fecal images, and IoT-based frameworks. However, these systems either focus on expert diagnosis, rely on large datasets, or require specialized hardware. The proposed model aims to allow farmers to enter symptoms and receive recommendations to aid early disease detection.
This document summarizes the work of Task 4.1 of the AniBioThreat project, which aimed to implement the Laboratory Biorisk Management CWA 15793 standard across partner institutions. It describes conducting a gap analysis to evaluate current compliance, developing recommendations and tools like training to support full implementation. While institutions already had biorisk programs, the analysis identified gaps to address. Exercises also helped evaluate preparedness and response plans. Full implementation of the CWA 15793 across network laboratories would help strengthen the European response to animal bioterrorism threats by promoting standardized biorisk management.
This document summarizes the challenges of conducting brand-specific influenza vaccine effectiveness studies in Europe. It notes that methodological issues like differences in vaccine administration, circulation of strains between countries, and study designs and settings make pooling data challenging. Existing surveillance systems like I-Move only estimate overall effectiveness, not brand-specific. The costs of expanding systems to allow brand-specific estimates would be very high, around 3-10 million euros per year. Additional challenges include low and varying vaccination rates, vaccine tenders that impact brand distribution, and lack of reliable brand-level data in most countries. Public health authorities control the data but manufacturers need oversight due to regulatory requirements. Improvements will take time and investment.
The document outlines the goals and strategic plan of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative from 2009-2013. The goal is to ensure no child is paralyzed by wild or vaccine-derived poliovirus. The plan focuses on interrupting wild poliovirus transmission in the remaining endemic countries, ensuring global surveillance, achieving certification of eradication, preparing for a post-OPV world, and restructuring the initiative for the post-eradication phase. Key strategies include aggressive supplemental immunization activities, optimizing OPV delivery and outbreak response, and establishing high quality surveillance globally.
Surveillance & research subcommittee.pptxalmawali10
The Surveillance & Research Subcommittee aims to establish an integrated AMR surveillance program across human health sectors in Oman. Key goals include standardizing AMR diagnostics and reporting, expanding surveillance to non-MOH sectors and the environment, improving data sharing and connectivity, and establishing benchmarks. The subcommittee will work with private and non-MOH sectors, identify focal points, provide trainings, and assess capacities. It also seeks to create a research platform bringing together all relevant stakeholders to identify priorities, opportunities, and policies to assess the AMR burden and distribute research projects. Progress will be monitored through activity and outcome indicators established in the operational plan.
This document provides a strategic plan for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) from 2013-2018. Key aspects of the new plan include addressing all polio viruses (wild and vaccine-derived), strengthening routine immunization systems alongside OPV campaign quality, introducing inactivated polio vaccine options to manage long-term risks, addressing emerging risks like insecurity, and establishing an end date for completing polio eradication worldwide. The plan aims to not only interrupt wild poliovirus transmission but also eliminate vaccine-derived poliovirus risks, taking advantage of new vaccines and tools expected to improve as immunization performance strengthens towards completion of polio eradication.
Case Study: Peptides-based Plant Protection Product (harpin proteins*) by Ros...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
This document discusses options for improving security of vaccine supply against transboundary animal diseases like foot-and-mouth disease. It proposes facilitating rapid authorization of vaccines before full data requirements are met in emergency situations. Past examples include guidelines for avian influenza and swine influenza vaccines. It also suggests multistrain dossiers covering a wide range of vaccine strains and vaccine antigen master files containing quality information to take into account antigenic variability. Maintaining high vaccine quality throughout development, manufacturing, distribution and use is also important.
Development of a Progressive Management Pathway to assist National and Intern...EuFMD
Step-wise approaches are increasingly used for the reduction, elimination and eradication of a range of major livestock and zoonotic diseases including:, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)
Rabies, African Animal Trypanosomosis (AAT)
PCPs provide systemic frameworks for planning and evaluating field interventions and enable realistic disease control objectives to be defined and achieved.
Dr. Pam Hullinger - Foot and Mouth Disease Continuity of Business Planning: C...John Blue
This document summarizes a presentation on developing a Secure Milk Supply (SMS) Plan in preparation for a potential foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the United States. The plan is a public-private partnership to develop continuity of business protocols for the dairy industry during an FMD response. Key components discussed include biosecurity standards, movement decision tools, and a proactive risk assessment of milk transport. While progress has been made, many challenges remain around integrating national guidance with state and regional plans, agreeing on specific farm and plant disinfection protocols, and developing movement permitting criteria and systems. Industry participation is welcomed to further the work of the SMS working groups.
FAO partnerships on health risk and control of influenza and emerging zoonosesTariq Mustafa Mohamed Ali
This document outlines FAO's partnerships and collaborations on controlling influenza and emerging zoonotic diseases, including its work on OFFLU. It discusses FAO's role in the Global Framework for Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases and the Global Early Warning System. It also provides an overview of OFFLU's objectives, technical expertise areas, and projects. Finally, it describes FAO's collaboration with WHO at the animal-human interface under the One Health approach.
This document summarizes discussions from a microbiology focal points meeting on health threats and preparedness. Key points include:
1) The European Social Fund Plus for 2021-2027 aims to strengthen crisis preparedness and response to cross-border health threats.
2) Joint actions like SHARP work to improve implementation of the International Health Regulations and enhance laboratory capacity for detecting pathogens.
3) The Horizon Europe programme will support research and innovation to develop new therapies and diagnostics for infectious diseases.
4) Various Commission DGs are collaborating on initiatives related to laboratory networks, digital health, biosafety, and security to improve EU preparedness for health emergencies.
The Biological Standards Commission oversees the production and adoption of the Terrestrial Manual. It establishes approved methods for diagnosing diseases of terrestrial animals and defining quality criteria for biological products like vaccines. The Commission relies on expertise from OIE Reference Laboratories and subject matter experts. It addresses issues like replacing the international bovine tuberculin standard and facilitating virtual biobanking through ad hoc expert groups.
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VADEMOS VAccine Demand Estimation Model for FMD.pdfEuFMD
VADEMOS is a decision support tool created by the European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease to estimate current and future vaccine demand for foot-and-mouth disease at national and regional levels. It uses factors like livestock population forecasts, disease control policies, vaccination schedules, and outbreak forecasts with data from sources like WOAH and FAOSTAT. The model provides outputs on expected vaccine doses needed by geography, type of vaccination, species, and year over a 10-year period. While validation is needed, the tool generally predicts vaccine needs within calculated ranges, though estimates are sometimes too high. Future work will refine inputs, add additional geographical specificity, and expand the model to other diseases.
Emergency vaccination workshop presentations 30 May 2023.pdfEuFMD
This document summarizes a presentation on alternative post-vaccination surveillance methods that could be used to demonstrate the absence of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus transmission in vaccinated and unvaccinated livestock populations. It proposes replacing serological testing with bulk milk testing for dairy farms, saliva testing using rope tethers for piggeries, and saliva swab testing for sheep farms. These alternative methods utilize real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction to detect FMD viral RNA from oral fluid samples, which research has shown can identify infected animals. The presentation discussed how these new testing technologies may allow countries to gain freedom from FMD status sooner after an outbreak by providing more effective post-vaccination surveillance.
LSD symposium - A. Sprygin - Subclinical infection its role in transmission a...EuFMD
The document discusses subclinical infection and its role in the transmission and epidemiology of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV). It presents the body temperatures of experimental animals infected with LSDV over time. One animal showed clinical signs of LSDV while another showed viremia or presence of the virus in the blood without displaying clinical signs, representing a subclinical infection. The conclusion is that subclinical infection from vaccine-like recombinant LSDV can play a role in transmission of the virus.
LSD symposium - L. Pite - Combating lumpy skin disease in AlbaniaEuFMD
1) The first case of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Albania was identified in June 2016. From 2016-2017, over 3,500 outbreaks were reported across Albania with morbidity of 42% and mortality of 12%.
2) Surveillance efforts included laboratory testing of over 2,000 samples confirming 881 positive cases. Risk factors for spread included proximity to infected farms (under 5km), livestock movements over longer distances, and seasonal variations correlated with temperature and vector abundance.
3) Control efforts included an emergency vaccination program using live attenuated vaccine beginning in July 2016. Over 500,000 vaccine doses were administered. Modeling estimated vaccine effectiveness was 76.5-62.5% at reducing
LSD symposium - J. Chan - Lumpy skin disease in Hong KongEuFMD
Dr. Jason Chan presented on the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in feral cattle populations in Hong Kong from 2020-2021. The key points were:
1) The initial outbreak was reported in October 2020 across multiple country parks. Disease investigation found that 72% of cattle in one herd showed skin lesions and 84% were seropositive.
2) By March 2021, no new clinical cases were reported. Surveillance since found 14 juveniles seronegative, suggesting LSD may have disappeared due to lack of susceptible newborn cattle.
3) Continued clinical and serological surveillance is important since Hong Kong has a small teaching farm. No urgency exists currently to declare freedom
LSD symposium - N. Zainuddin - Indonesian experience on simultaneous LSD and ...EuFMD
1) Lumpy skin disease was first reported in Indonesia in February 2022 in Riau Province, and has since spread to several other provinces, most recently to Central Java in August 2022.
2) As of February 2023, over 249,000 cattle have been vaccinated across 9 provinces as a control measure. Other control measures include movement restrictions, vector control, and educating farmers.
3) Key challenges to control efforts include the extensive animal farming system, illegal animal movement, limited number of vaccinators, and high workload from controlling both lumpy skin disease and foot-and-mouth disease. Recommended solutions include improving handling capacity, better border control, engaging other institutions to assist with vaccination
LSD symposium - R. Ainsworth - Lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Southeast Asia Mar...EuFMD
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is spreading through cattle movements in Southeast Asia. The document discusses how government policies around quarantine, compensation and corruption can accelerate the virus's spread by encouraging illicit cattle movements. It also notes that traditional smuggling routes go against the direction LSD has spread. The rapid transmission of LSD occurred during COVID border closures, and its direction of movement corresponds with prevailing winds rather than cattle trade routes. Government policies and wind patterns may be aiding the long-distance airborne spread of LSD across Southeast Asia.
LSD symposium - P. Malik - Lumpy skin disease experience from IndiaEuFMD
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) was first reported in India in 2019. It has since spread to 23 states and union territories, affecting over 3 million animals and causing over 185,000 deaths. The disease manifests as skin nodules and lesions on internal organs. Vaccination is a key control strategy, with over 87 million animals vaccinated to date using a goatpox vaccine. ICAR has also developed an indigenous LSD vaccine that is undergoing field trials and licensing. States are implementing control measures like quarantine, vaccination, vector control and public awareness campaigns to curb the spread and impact of LSD.
LSD symposium - E. Klemen - Modes of transmission of lumpy skin diseaseEuFMD
Indirect transmission, likely through blood-sucking flying insects, is the primary mode of transmission for lumpy skin disease virus. While direct contact can transmit the virus, studies have found no transmission between clinically infected and susceptible cattle housed together without vectors. Mathematical models also indicate indirect transmission alone can explain outbreak dynamics. The virus can spread over long distances, possibly aided by winds carrying infected vectors, though local spread is typically 10 km per week. Subclinical infections may transmit the virus but appear to play a minor role compared to clinical cases.
LSD symposium - A. Van Schalkwyk - Evolutionary changes between LSDV strains ...EuFMD
This document summarizes the evolution of lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) strains in South Africa over time. It discusses:
1) The spread of LSDV from northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) to South Africa in the 1940s and isolation of the first South African strain, Neethling, in 1957.
2) Genetic analysis showing Neethling strain from 1957 is the prototype for cluster 1.1 strains found only in South Africa until 1997, accumulating around 60 SNPs over 43 years.
3) The Kenyan strain from 1958 is the prototype for cluster 1.2, now the only LSDV observed in South Africa, accumulating around 48 SNPs over 22 years
WWDC 2024 Keynote Review: For CocoaCoders AustinPatrick Weigel
Overview of WWDC 2024 Keynote Address.
Covers: Apple Intelligence, iOS18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, and Apple TV+.
Understandable dialogue on Apple TV+
On-device app controlling AI.
Access to ChatGPT with a guest appearance by Chief Data Thief Sam Altman!
App Locking! iPhone Mirroring! And a Calculator!!
E-Invoicing Implementation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Saudi Arabian CompaniesQuickdice ERP
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Flutter is a popular open source, cross-platform framework developed by Google. In this webinar we'll explore Flutter and its architecture, delve into the Flutter Embedder and Flutter’s Dart language, discover how to leverage Flutter for embedded device development, learn about Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) and its consortium and understand the rationale behind AGL's choice of Flutter for next-gen IVI systems. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover whether Flutter is right for your project.
Measures in SQL (SIGMOD 2024, Santiago, Chile)Julian Hyde
SQL has attained widespread adoption, but Business Intelligence tools still use their own higher level languages based upon a multidimensional paradigm. Composable calculations are what is missing from SQL, and we propose a new kind of column, called a measure, that attaches a calculation to a table. Like regular tables, tables with measures are composable and closed when used in queries.
SQL-with-measures has the power, conciseness and reusability of multidimensional languages but retains SQL semantics. Measure invocations can be expanded in place to simple, clear SQL.
To define the evaluation semantics for measures, we introduce context-sensitive expressions (a way to evaluate multidimensional expressions that is consistent with existing SQL semantics), a concept called evaluation context, and several operations for setting and modifying the evaluation context.
A talk at SIGMOD, June 9–15, 2024, Santiago, Chile
Authors: Julian Hyde (Google) and John Fremlin (Google)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3626246.3653374
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UI5con 2024 - Bring Your Own Design SystemPeter Muessig
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Baha Majid WCA4Z IBM Z Customer Council Boston June 2024.pdfBaha Majid
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Image: Include an image that represents the concept of precision, such as a AI helix or a futuristic healthcare
setting.
Objective: Provide a foundational understanding of precision medicine and its departure from traditional
approaches
Role of theory: Discuss how genomics, the study of an organism's complete set of AI ,
plays a crucial role in precision medicine.
Customizing treatment plans: Highlight how genetic information is used to customize
treatment plans based on an individual's genetic makeup.
Examples: Provide real-world examples of successful application of AI such as genetic
therapies or targeted treatments.
Importance of molecular diagnostics: Explain the role of molecular diagnostics in identifying
molecular and genetic markers associated with diseases.
Biomarker testing: Showcase how biomarker testing aids in creating personalized treatment plans.
Content:
• Ethical issues: Examine ethical concerns related to precision medicine, such as privacy, consent, and
potential misuse of genetic information.
• Regulations and guidelines: Present examples of ethical guidelines and regulations in place to safeguard
patient rights.
• Visuals: Include images or icons representing ethical considerations.
Content:
• Ethical issues: Examine ethical concerns related to precision medicine, such as privacy, consent, and
potential misuse of genetic information.
• Regulations and guidelines: Present examples of ethical guidelines and regulations in place to safeguard
patient rights.
• Visuals: Include images or icons representing ethical considerations.
Content:
• Ethical issues: Examine ethical concerns related to precision medicine, such as privacy, consent, and
potential misuse of genetic information.
• Regulations and guidelines: Present examples of ethical guidelines and regulations in place to safeguard
patient rights.
• Visuals: Include images or icons representing ethical considerations.
Real-world case study: Present a detailed case study showcasing the success of precision
medicine in a specific medical scenario.
Patient's journey: Discuss the patient's journey, treatment plan, and outcomes.
Impact: Emphasize the transformative effect of precision medicine on the individual's
health.
Objective: Ground the presentation in a real-world example, highlighting the practical
application and success of precision medicine.
Data challenges: Address the challenges associated with managing large sets of patient data in precision
medicine.
Technological solutions: Discuss technological innovations and solutions for handling and analyzing vast
datasets.
Visuals: Include graphics representing data management challenges and technological solutions.
Objective: Acknowledge the data-related challenges in precision medicine and highlight innovative solutions.
Data challenges: Address the challenges associated with managing large sets of patient data in precision
medicine.
Technological solutions: Discuss technological innovations and solutions
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Odoo releases a new update every year. The latest version, Odoo 17, came out in October 2023. It brought many improvements to the user interface and user experience, along with new features in modules like accounting, marketing, manufacturing, websites, and more.
The Odoo 17 update has been a hot topic among startups, mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and Odoo developers aiming to grow their businesses. Since it is now already the first quarter of 2024, you must have a clear idea of what Odoo 17 entails and what it can offer your business if you are still not aware of it.
This blog covers the features and functionalities. Explore the entire blog and get in touch with expert Odoo ERP consultants to leverage Odoo 17 and its features for your business too.
An Overview of Odoo ERP
Odoo ERP was first released as OpenERP software in February 2005. It is a suite of business applications used for ERP, CRM, eCommerce, websites, and project management. Ten years ago, the Odoo Enterprise edition was launched to help fund the Odoo Community version.
When you compare Odoo Community and Enterprise, the Enterprise edition offers exclusive features like mobile app access, Odoo Studio customisation, Odoo hosting, and unlimited functional support.
Today, Odoo is a well-known name used by companies of all sizes across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, accounting, marketing, healthcare, IT consulting, and R&D.
The latest version, Odoo 17, has been available since October 2023. Key highlights of this update include:
Enhanced user experience with improvements to the command bar, faster backend page loading, and multiple dashboard views.
Instant report generation, credit limit alerts for sales and invoices, separate OCR settings for invoice creation, and an auto-complete feature for forms in the accounting module.
Improved image handling and global attribute changes for mailing lists in email marketing.
A default auto-signature option and a refuse-to-sign option in HR modules.
Options to divide and merge manufacturing orders, track the status of manufacturing orders, and more in the MRP module.
Dark mode in Odoo 17.
Now that the Odoo 17 announcement is official, let’s look at what’s new in Odoo 17!
What is Odoo ERP 17?
Odoo 17 is the latest version of one of the world’s leading open-source enterprise ERPs. This version has come up with significant improvements explained here in this blog. Also, this new version aims to introduce features that enhance time-saving, efficiency, and productivity for users across various organisations.
Odoo 17, released at the Odoo Experience 2023, brought notable improvements to the user interface and added new functionalities with enhancements in performance, accessibility, data analysis, and management, further expanding its reach in the market.
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3. Wildlife component
Objective:
To build an integrated wildlife – livestock TAD spread modelling
capability into the EuFMDiS model environment to support emergency
animal disease control planning in Europe.
Has been identified as a priority by ExCom
Development to be prototyped using CSF in Spain as the demonstration
disease and country
CSF - considerable experience in Europe both in wild boar and
domestic pigs
4. Collaborators
EuFMDiS development team
EuFMD
El Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos
(IREC) – Spain
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research -
UFZGmbHKey - Germany
5. Steps
Incorporate wild boar distribution and density data into the EuFMDiS
modelling platform
Model CSF spread within the wild boar population, building on existing
approaches and knowledge.
Model potential CSF transmission within the pig farming sector, building on
previous experience and knowledge in the scientific literature
Identify, incorporate and parameterise mechanisms by which domestic pigs
may be exposed to CSF from infected wild boar, and vice versa.
Identify and incorporate control measures for (a) domestic pigs (b) wild boar
6. Current status
Work plan drafted
Letters of agreement with collaborating agencies
Wild boar distribution / density layer for Spain
Domestic pig data for Spain well-advanced
Literature reviews underway
Meeting later this week
7. Biosecurity
Aim:
Build capacity to model impact of farm-level biosecurity measures on
FMD transmission
Approach:
Analysis of measurement data on biosecurity measures as collected in
Europe by the BioCheck.Ugent system.
Define a specific biosecurity score that can estimate the reduction of FMD
spread in pigs and cattle that can be achieved by enhancing biosecurity
Incorporate biosecurity scores into EuFMDiS model to user able to
evaluate effects of modifying biosecurity measures
8. Biosecurity cont’d
Collaborators
EuFMDiS development team
EuFMD
University of Ghent – Belgium
Status
Letter of Agreement with University of Ghent drafted
Discussions between project participants this week
9. Post-outbreak management
The AADIS/EuFMDiS model contains a module that can be used to study
post-outbreak management issues:
1. Compare different approaches to managing vaccinated animals
when vaccination has been used as part of an FMD control program
2. Study different approaches to undertaking surveillance in vaccinated
and non-vaccinated populations to support regaining FMD free status.
10. Post-outbreak management issues cont’d
Aim
To adapt this module for Europe
Parameterise the module so it can be used by participating countries
Status
Documentation has been prepared for participating countries,
including data collection templates and instructions
11. Rendering capacity
Aim:
To incorporate carcase disposal/rendering capacity, as a potential
limitation on FMD control, into the EuFMDiS model
Status:
Initial discussions held
Questionnaire survey document on carcase disposal to collect data
from participating countries has been developed