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The concept of compartmentalisation.

A Scott¹, C Zepeda, L Garber

¹United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Inspection Services, Veterinary Services, Centres for Epidemiology and Animal Health, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building B, Mail stop 2E7, Fort Collins, Colorado 80526, USA.

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Summary

The study introduces the concept of animal disease "compartments" as a more effective risk management strategy than traditional trade regions or zones. Compartments offer enhanced biosecurity by considering all epidemiological factors for safer international animal trade.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary epidemiology
Risk analysis
Animal health economics

Background:

Traditional trade regions and zones rely on geographical boundaries for animal disease risk management.
Geographical boundaries are often insufficient due to epidemiological pathways that can breach them.
There is a need for more robust biosecurity measures to ensure safe international animal trade.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and define the concept of 'compartments' as an advanced risk management strategy for animal disease.
To explore how compartmentalisation can enhance the safety of international animal trade beyond traditional methods.
To provide guidance on identifying, documenting, and implementing compartmentalisation for trade.

Main Methods:

Review of epidemiological science and risk analysis principles.
Conceptual development of the 'compartment' model.
Identification of key factors for compartment definition and implementation.
Discussion of practical steps for establishing trade based on compartmentalisation.

Main Results:

The 'compartment' concept offers a more effective risk boundary than geographical regions or zones.
Compartments integrate all epidemiological factors for superior biosecurity.
Seven factors are presented to guide the identification and documentation of compartments.
Steps for implementing trade based on compartmentalisation are discussed.

Conclusions:

Compartmentalisation provides a scientifically sound framework for managing animal disease risks in trade.
This approach allows for clear epidemiological differentiation between populations, enhancing trade safety.
Implementation requires adherence to management or geographical boundaries ensuring effective risk separation.