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[Import risk analysis in animal disease control].
Ruth Hauser1, Eric Breidenbach, Barbara Thür
1Bundesamt für Veterinärwesen, Bern. ruth.hauser@bvet.admin.ch
Berliner Und Munchener Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
|June 11, 2004
Summary
Risk analyses conducted in Switzerland assess the probability of animal disease introduction. Imported meat poses a small risk for classical swine fever and Aujeszky's disease, with stringent regulations minimizing potential spread.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary epidemiology
- Food safety analysis
- International standards compliance
Context:
- Swiss Federal Veterinary Office conducts risk analyses adhering to international standards.
- Risk analysis encompasses risk management, assessment, and communication.
- Risk assessment involves risk profiles, hazard identification, and pathway modeling.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the probability of classical swine fever virus contamination in unprocessed wild boar meat imported from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
- To assess the likelihood of introducing Aujeszky's disease to Switzerland via imported pork and meat products and infecting the indigenous pig population.
Summary:
- Classical swine fever virus and oral immunization vaccines were identified as hazards. The probability of contamination in imported wild boar meat was estimated as small.
- The risk of Aujeszky's disease introduction was deemed very small due to 80% of imports originating from disease-free zones and most products being processed. Strict feeding regulations further reduce exposure probability.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for evaluating risks associated with imported animal products.
- Informs risk management strategies to protect Switzerland's indigenous pig population from exotic diseases.
- Ensures compliance with international standards for veterinary risk assessment and biosecurity.