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¹Computational Epidemiology Laboratory, Institute for Scientific Interchange, Torino, Italy.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Network Science
Animal Health

Background:

Farmed animal populations are critical for zoonotic disease transmission but are often studied statically.
Understanding the dynamic movement patterns of these populations is essential for effective disease control.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the longitudinal dataset of Italian cattle movements using network science.
To characterize the complexity, topology, function, and dynamics of cattle movement networks.
To uncover patterns and vulnerabilities for targeted zoonotic disease prevention.

Main Methods:

Leveraged network science approach to analyze daily individual cattle movements.
Characterized system complexity at different spatial and temporal resolutions.
Proposed a novel definition of dynamical motifs to uncover temporal evolution and causality patterns.

Main Results:

Identified coexistence of statistical distribution stationarity with non-trivial evolutionary dynamics at node and link levels.
Revealed that static network views mask crucial structural changes affecting farm centrality and disease spreading potential.
Demonstrated the importance of the longitudinal dimension for understanding system evolution.

Conclusions:

Traditional static analyses of animal movement networks are insufficient for effective zoonotic disease control.
A dynamic network approach, considering longitudinal data, is vital for uncovering hidden patterns and vulnerabilities.
Novel dynamical motifs provide insights into system evolution and causality, aiding in preventive action development.