A5026216104- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Prion Diseases and Protein Misfolding
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Neurological diseases and metabolism
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office
2010-2024
Federal Office for Agriculture
2002-2014
Directorate-General for Energy
2013
European Commission
2013
Royal Veterinary College
2008
Medical University of Graz
2008
Medical University of Vienna
2008
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
2008
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
2008
Liverpool John Moores University
2008
Summary Hepatitis E is considered an emerging human viral disease in industrialized countries. Studies from Switzerland report a seroprevalence of hepatitis virus ( HEV ) 2.6–21%, range lower than adjacent European The aim this study was to determine whether domestic pigs and wild boars also it increasing thus indicating that zoonotic infection emerging. Serum samples collected 2,001 2006 2011 303 2008 2012 were analysed by ELISA for the presence ‐specific antibodies. Overall 58.1% 12.5%...
Different types of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) affect sheep and goats. In addition to the classical form scrapie, both species are susceptible experimental infections with bovine encephalopathy (BSE) agent, in recent years atypical scrapie cases have been reported from different European countries. Atypical is characterized by distinct histopathologic lesions molecular characteristics abnormal prion protein (PrP(sc)). Characteristics not yet described detail A goat...
This study focused on the descriptive analysis of cattle movements and farm-level parameters derived from movements, which are considered to be generically suitable for risk-based surveillance systems in Switzerland diseases where animal constitute an important risk pathway. A framework was developed select farms based a score summarizing 5 parameters. The proposed validated using data bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) programme 2013. cumulative calculated per farm, including following...
Vector-borne diseases pose a special challenge to veterinary authorities due complex and time-consuming surveillance programs taking into account vector habitat.Using stochastic scenario tree modelling, each possible activity of future system can be evaluated with regard its sensitivity the expected cost.The overall various potential systems, composed different combinations activities, is calculated proposed optimized respect considered objective this project was use modelling in combination...
In Switzerland, annual surveys to substantiate freedom from infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) and enzootic leucosis (EBL) are implemented by a random allocation of farms the respective survey as well blood sampling individual animals at farm level. Contrary many other European countries, bulk-tank milk (BTM) samples have not been used for active cattle disease surveillance several years in Switzerland. The aim this project was provide financial comparison between current programme...
Abstract Background In order to optimise the cost-effectiveness of active surveillance substantiate freedom from disease, a new approach using targeted sampling farms was developed and applied on example infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) enzootic leucosis (EBL) in Switzerland. Relevant risk factors (RF) for introduction IBR EBL into Swiss cattle were identified their relative risks defined based literature review expert opinions. A quantitative model scenario tree method subsequently...
With the bluetongue virus serotype 8 (BTV-8) outbreak in 2006, vector monitoring programmes (according to EU regulation 1266/2007) were implemented by European countries obtain information on spatial distribution of vectors and vector-free period. This study investigates Austria Switzerland performing a retrospective cost analysis for period 2006-2010. Two types costs distinguished: financed directly via national contributed in-kind responsible institutions agricultural holdings. The total...
Wild birds are suspected to play a role in the spread of avian influenza H5N1; however, much remains unknown about ecology and epidemiology H5N1 wild birds. Lake Constance is an important wetland area was focus for surveillance dead between February June 2006. Dead collected from lake surrounding regions were tested H5. This article provides descriptive spatial analysis data during this period includes discussion strengths limitations type surveillance. The sampling may provide rapid...
Bluetongue (BT) is a vector-borne viral disease of ruminants. The infection widespread globally with major implications for international animal trade and production. In 2006, BT virus serotype 8 (BTV-8) was encountered in Europe the first time, causing extensive production losses death susceptible livestock. Following appearance BTV- Switzerland 2007, compulsory vaccination programme launched subsequent year. Due to social factors difficulties reach animals on high pasture, regional...
Bluetongue virus (BTV) is an emerging transboundary disease in Europe, which can cause significant production losses among ruminants. The analysis presented here assessed the costs of BTV surveillance and vaccination programmes Austria Switzerland between 2007 2016. Costs were compared with respect to time, type programme, geographical area who was responsible for payment. total amounted €23.6 million, whereas €18.3 million. Our demonstrates that differed years areas, both within two...
With the current trend in animal health surveillance toward risk-based designs and a gradual transition to output-based standards, greater flexibility design is both required allowed. However, increase requires more transparency regarding surveillance, its activities, implementation. Such allows stakeholders, trade partners, decision-makers risk assessors accurately interpret validity of outcomes. This paper presents first version Animal Health Surveillance Reporting Guidelines (AHSURED)...
Following an abortion in a beef herd the summer of 2009, three outbreaks infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) were diagnosed cantons Jura and Neuchatel. An epidemiological outbreak investigation was conducted with aims to identify source introduction herpes virus 1 (BoHV-1) into affected herds prevent further spread disease. The attack rates farms 0.89, 0.28 0, respectively. BoHV-1 could be isolated from nasal swabs two animals originating one farms. Comparative restriction enzyme...
International trade regulations require that countries document their livestock's sanitary status in general and freedom from specific infective agents detail provided import restrictions should be applied. The latter is generally achieved by large national serological surveys risk assessments. paper describes the basic structure application of a generic stochastic model for risk-based sample size calculation consecutive to contagious disease livestock. In model, spread during time period...