Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Implementation of a system for the regional management of animal health emergencies.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2000
- Authors:
- Bellini, S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale · Italy
Plain-English summary
In the Abruzzo region of Italy, a new system has been created to help manage animal health emergencies more effectively. This system is designed to assist veterinary services when there is an outbreak of a serious disease that is not commonly found in the area. It was first tested during a practice run for foot and mouth disease and then during a real outbreak of swine vesicular disease. Some important issues were found and fixed during these tests. Overall, the system aims to improve how quickly and effectively veterinarians can respond to such emergencies.
Abstract
A telematic system to support decisions and operations in case of animal health emergencies has been designed and implemented in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The system aims to improve decision-making by Veterinary Services in the event of an outbreak of exotic disease. The system has been tested, first by a simulated outbreak of foot and mouth disease, and then during an outbreak of swine vesicular disease. Critical problems were detected and corrected in both cases.
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