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The 16th International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, ISVEE 16, was held on 7th – 12th August 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
One Health Scientific Solutions at ISVEE 16
The 16th International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, ISVEE 16, was held on 7th – 12th August 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
A retrospective study of owner-requested testing as surveillance for equine infectious anemia in Canada (2009-2012)
This retrospective study was undertaken to estimate i) the surveillance coverage for equine infectious anemia (EIA) based on owner-requested testing, and ii) the incidence of case detection from this surveillance activity to inform a review of Canada’s national disease control strategy. Based on sample submissions by accredited veterinarians to laboratories CFIA-approved for EIA testing between […]
Disease investigations for equine infectious anemia in Canada (2009-2012) – Retrospective evaluation and risk factor analysis
This retrospective study describes the detection of equine infectious anemia (EIA) during Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) disease investigations in Canada, examines aspects of importance for disease control, and evaluates potential animal-level risk factors for EIA in high-risk horses. Based on review of all EIA-positive samples and all samples collected during disease investigations (N = […]
Risk-based early detection system of African Swine Fever using mortality thresholds
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness and suitability of early detection strategies for ASF in large commercial pig farms using mortality monitoring at the pen, room or barn level. The within-barn spread of the disease was modelled including the non-homogeneous probabilities of transmission within pens, between pens and between rooms. The […]
One Health: an all-of-life-sciences challenge
Because nothing happens in isolation, it is essential to implement a One Health approach and understand the interrelationship of everything in the complex human, animal and environment interface. All stakeholders are relevant to maximize efforts to disseminate the One Health approach and analyze and reduce the barriers that hinder its implementation. These and other exciting […]
Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2021
The 2021 version of the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference will take place on September 18 – 21. Unlike any other year, it will be in a hybrid format. Participants can choose to join the conference in person or live streaming. Focused on bringing science-driven solutions to the swine industry, the Allen D. Leman Swine […]
Investigation of the hypothesised relationship between grain-free diets and acquired dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs.
Amongst the veterinary community, concerns have been raised of an association between grain-free diets and acquired dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. These concerns prompted investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced in July 2018. While observations by veterinary medicine clinicians have driven identification of important causal factors of veterinary diseases, it is […]
FDA Finds No Evidence that Grain-Free Diets Cause Canine Heart Disease
FDA Finds No Evidence that Grain-Free Diets Cause Canine Heart Disease The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that there is no scientific evidence that a grain-free diet causes canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The agency outlined the multiple potential factors that can, alone or in combination, contribute to dogs developing this rare and scientifically complex disease. […]
Risk-Based early detection system of African Swine Fever using mortality thresholds
Risk-Based early detection system of African Swine Fever using mortality thresholds. African swine fever (ASF) is an infectious disease of swine causing major losses in the swine industry worldwide. Early detection of ASF is challenging because of the wide range of non-specific clinical signs produced and its relatively low contagiousness. Monitoring pig mortality is a […]