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Progress with enhancing veterinary surveillance in the United Kingdom
R E Lysons1, J C Gibbens, L H Smith
1New, Endemic and Zoonotic Disease Division, DEFRA, 1A Page Street, London SW1P 4PQ.
The Veterinary Record
|January 30, 2007
Summary
The UK
Area of Science:
- Veterinary epidemiology
- Animal health surveillance systems
- Public health policy
Background:
- The UK has faced significant animal health events impacting national health.
- The need for enhanced and coordinated veterinary surveillance was identified.
- Existing surveillance practices required improvement for rapid and reliable detection of animal health events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the progress in implementing the UK's Veterinary Surveillance Strategy (VSS).
- To outline the methodology for establishing a functional veterinary surveillance network.
- To detail the creation of an effective, quality-assured information management system (RADAR).
Main Methods:
- Integrated UK-wide approach to veterinary surveillance.
- Engagement with government and external stakeholders.
- Development of a network and information management system (RADAR).
Main Results:
- Progress in implementing the VSS is described.
- Methodology for developing a functional network is detailed.
- An effective, quality-assured information management system, RADAR, has been created.
Conclusions:
- The VSS aims to enhance UK-wide veterinary surveillance.
- Improved collaboration, resource prioritization, and quality assurance are key components.
- The RADAR system supports a more effective and reliable surveillance network.
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