A5091218517- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Prion Diseases and Protein Misfolding
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
Animal Welfare Institute
2019
Département Santé Animale
2019
European Food Safety Authority
2019
Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food
2016-2018
Lumpy skin disease was first reported in the EU, Greece, August 2015. Until end of December 2015, six regional units have been affected northern Greece and island Limnos. This article presents epidemiological situation, diagnosis, control measures including emergency vaccination preliminary conclusions from experience gained.
In 2019, no lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreaks were reported in South-Eastern Europe, the mass vaccination regional campaign with homologous LSD vaccine continued for fourth year over 1.8 million bovines vaccinated region, preventing further since 2016.LSD Turkey, including western Russia and eastern Asia affecting China, Bangladesh India first time.The use of should be considered countries still affected order to eliminate virus.Besides passive surveillance, which is implemented all...
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne disease transmitted by broad spectrum of mosquito species, especially Aedes and Culex genus, to animals (domestic wild ruminants camels) humans. endemic in sub-Saharan Africa the Arabian Peninsula, with periodic epidemics characterised 5-15 years inter-epizootic periods. In last two decades, RVF was notified new African regions (e.g. Sahel), occurred more frequently low-level enzootic virus circulation has been demonstrated livestock various areas....
The European Commission requested EFSA to estimate the risk of spread African swine fever (ASF) and identify potential factors (indicators) for ASF, given introduction in south-eastern countries Europe (region concern, ROC), namely Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia Slovenia. Three EU Member States (MS) - Greece Slovenia were included ROC due their geographical location ASF-free status. Based on collected information each country...
In 2018, no lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreaks were reported in the Balkan region, after decline 2017 (385) compared to 2016 (7,483). This confirms effectiveness of vaccination campaign based on LSD homologous vaccine strain which continued throughout 2018 with over 2.5 million animals vaccinated, keeping mean coverage above 70%. Russia, Turkey and Georgia. epidemics expanded northward eastward, while Turkey, most affected region was east. is spreading since 2013, despite large campaigns...
This opinion describes outdoor farming of pigs in the EU, assesses risk African swine fewer (ASF) introduction and spread associated with pig farms proposes biosecurity control measures for ASF-affected areas EU. Evidence was collected from Member States (MSs) veterinary authorities, farmers' associations, literature legislative documents. An Expert knowledge elicitation (EKE) carried out to group according their ASF, rank regarding effectiveness regard ASF propose improvements accompanying...
EFSA received a mandate from the European Commission to assess effectiveness of some control measures against diseases included in Category A list according Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal ('Animal Health Law'). This opinion belongs series opinions where these will be assessed, with this covering assessment for African Swine Fever (ASF). In opinion, and AHAW Panel experts reviewed of: (i) clinical laboratory sampling procedures, (ii) monitoring period (iii) minimum radius...
The most significant knowledge gaps in the prevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) were identified by EU Veterinary services other stakeholders involved pig production wild boar management through an online survey. respondents asked to identify major research needs order improve short-term ASF risk management. Four identified: 'wild boar', 'African virus (ASFV) survival transmission', 'biosecurity' 'surveillance'. In particular, stressed need for better on surveillance, improved...
EFSA received a mandate from the European Commission to assess effectiveness of some control measures against diseases included in Category A list according Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal ('Animal Health Law'). This opinion belongs series opinions where these will be assessed, with this covering assessment for African Horse Sickness (AHS). In opinion, and AHAW Panel experts review of: (i) clinical laboratory sampling procedures, (ii) monitoring period (iii) minimum radius...
EFSA received a mandate from the EC to assess effectiveness of some control measures against diseases included in Category A list according Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal ('Animal Health Law'). This opinion belongs series opinions where these are assessed, with this covering assessment for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). In opinion, and AHAW Panel experts review of: i) clinical laboratory sampling procedures, ii) monitoring period iii) minimum radius protection surveillance...
The duration of the vaccination campaign sufficient to eliminate lumpy skin disease (LSD) mainly depends on effectiveness and coverage achieved. By using a spread epidemiological model, assuming 65%, with 50% 90% coverage, 4 3 years campaigns, respectively, are needed LSD. When is 80% 95%, 2 at LSD virus (LSDV). For shorter predicted persist. infection eliminated by vaccination, two pathways for recurrence possible, (i) new introduction from neighbouring affected area, especially infected...
Avian influenza (AI) is a viral infectious disease that affects all species of domestic and wild birds. The viruses causing this can be high (HPAI) or low (LPAI) pathogenicity represent continuous threat to poultry in Europe. Council Directive 2005/94/EC requests EU Member States (MSs) carry out surveillance birds notify the results responsible authority. Therefore, MSs Switzerland have implemented programmes yearly monitor incursions AI EFSA received mandate from European Commission,...
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne disease transmitted by different mosquito species, especially Aedes and Culex genus, to animals humans. In November 2018, RVF re-emerged in Mayotte (France) after 11 years. Up the end of October 2019, 126 outbreaks 143 human cases were reported. mortality was 0.01%, number abortions reported polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-positive ruminants fivefold greater than previous 7 Milk loss production 2019 compared 2015-2018 estimated be 18%, corresponding...
Effectiveness of surveillance and control measures against Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Mayotte (overseas France) continental EU were assessed using mathematical models. Surveillance for early detection RVF virus circulation implies very low design prevalence values thus sampling a high number animals, so feasibility issues may rise. Passive based on notified abortions ruminants is key warning at present the only feasible option. The assessment vaccination culling suggests that more effective...
EFSA received a mandate from the European Commission to assess effectiveness of some control measures against diseases included in Category A list according Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal ('Animal Health Law'). This opinion belongs series opinions where these will be assessed, with this covering assessment for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). In opinion, and AHAW Panel experts review of: (i) clinical laboratory sampling procedures, (ii) monitoring period (iii)...
The purpose of this technical report is to present the methodology that will be implemented address terms reference a mandate received from European Commission (EC). This requests EFSA assess effectiveness some control measures related Category ‘A’ diseases. More specifically, in illustrates following features: i) sampling animals and establishments for detection category diseases terrestrial animals; ii) monitoring period; iii) minimum radius restricted zones duration disease zones. first...
EFSA received a mandate from the European Commission to assess effectiveness of some control measures against diseases included in Category A list according Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal ('Animal Health Law'). This opinion belongs series opinions where these will be assessed, with this covering assessment for Classical swine fever (CSF). In opinion, and AHAW Panel experts review of: (i) clinical laboratory sampling procedures, (ii) monitoring period (iii) minimum radii...
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)...
EFSA received a mandate from the European Commission to assess risks related possible reduction of waiting period after rabies antibody titration test 30 days compared with 90 current EU legislation, for dogs moving certain non-EU countries EU. This Scientific Report assessed probability introduction into through commercial and non-commercial movements vaccinated positive (≥ 0.5 IU/mL) if decreases days. Assuming that all legal requirements are complied with, risk transmission movement dog...
The European Commission is routinely asking EFSA for scientific and technical support in the epidemiological analysis of animal disease outbreaks (i.e. African swine fever, lumpy skin avian influenza) to report or assess surveillance data
EFSA received a mandate from the European Commission to assess effectiveness of some control measures against diseases included in Category A list according Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal ('Animal Health Law'). This opinion belongs series opinions where these will be assessed, with this covering assessment for glanders. In opinion, and AHAW Panel experts review of: (i) clinical laboratory sampling procedures, (ii) monitoring period (iii) minimum radius protection...
EFSA received a mandate from the European Commission to assess effectiveness of some control measures against diseases included in Category A list according Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal ('Animal Health Law'). This opinion belongs series opinions where these will be assessed, with this covering assessment for Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP). In opinion, and AHAW Panel experts review of: (i) clinical laboratory sampling procedures, (ii) monitoring period, (iii)...