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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Epidemiology
  • Animal Health Surveillance
  • Livestock Management

Background:

  • Animal health monitoring is essential in modern livestock farming and mandated by European regulations.
  • The Netherlands established a voluntary surveillance system for small ruminant health.
  • The system aims for early detection of known and unknown diseases and trend analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the current Dutch small ruminant health monitoring and surveillance system.
  • To evaluate the system's performance over nearly twenty years.
  • To highlight the need for adaptive and evolving surveillance strategies.

Main Methods:

  • The system integrates four components: consultancy helpdesk, diagnostic services, multiple networks, and annual data analysis.
  • The paper reviews system performance with key findings and case studies of disease outbreaks.
  • Ongoing system development and adaptation are emphasized.

Main Results:

  • The monitoring system has proven valuable in detecting various (re)emerging and novel animal diseases.
  • Analysis of nearly two decades of data provides insights into disease trends.
  • Specific examples illustrate the system's effectiveness in managing disease outbreaks.

Conclusions:

  • The Dutch small ruminant health surveillance system demonstrates added value in disease detection.
  • Flexible and adaptive approaches are necessary to address industry dynamics.
  • Continuous improvement using new techniques is vital for future surveillance effectiveness.