Projects
Control of brucellosis in dairy herds in Rwanda
People: Javier Guitian, Barbara Haesler, Alma Dogra, Erica Nunney, Imadidden Musallam
In partnership with Rwanda Agriculture Board and University of Rwanda, we are conducting cross-sectional studies to assess the frequency and distribution of brucellosis among dairy herds, and longitudinal studies to identify Brucella species causing infection in dairy herds.
Convergence in evaluation frameworks for integrated surveillance of AMR
People: Barbara Haesler, Houda Bennani
Multiple research groups worldwide are currently working on the evaluation of integrated AMR surveillance. This JPIAMR funded, and RVC-led Network brings people together with the aim of harmonising and refining existing frameworks and approaches for the evaluation of AMR surveillance.
Cost-effectiveness of poultry vaccination for the control of H9N2 avian influenza virus (AIV) infection in Pakistan
People: Hassaan Bin Aslam, Barbara Haesler, Pablo Alarcon-Lopez
This project will use a mixed-methods approach to map out the structure of the poultry industry in Pakistan and to determine the cost effectiveness and feasibility of vaccination against avian influenza in different poultry farming systems.
Does early life experience in Thoroughbreds affect injury risk and racing performance in later life?
People: Kristien Verheyen, Mandi De Mestre, Renate Weller, Rebecca Mouncey, Juan Carlos Arango Sabogal
A 3 year prospective cohort study describing management practices and reasons for early wastage in young Thoroughbreds. Risk factors for early wastage will be investigated in particular looking at associations between exercise and musculoskeletal injury and disease and racing performance in later life. The study is funded by the HBLB.
Enhancing political economy research skills to tackle infectious disease and anti-microbial resistance (AMR) challenges
People: Mehroosh Tak, Barbara Haesler, Ayona Silva-Fletcher
Political economy analyses ways in which economic, social, cultural and political factors determine individual and community behaviours. This project will develop a new short-course on understanding and researching AMR and infectious diseases using lessons from political economy to be launched in the spring term of 2021.
Evaluating Antimicrobial Resistance surveillance in the United Kingdom from a One Health perspective
People: Houda Bennani, Barbara Haesler, Katharina Staerk
The aim of the project is to assess the value of integrated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance systems in the UK. Our objective is to produce a specific tool to evaluate the performance of AMR integrated surveillance systems, which will allow us to assess whether integrated surveillance generates an added value. This will enable policy makers to make the most cost effective decisions.
EXPLORE
People: Kelsey Spence, Jackie Cardwell
The 'EXotic disease Prevention: Learning from horse Owners to inform Research & Education' (EXPLORE) project aims to improve exotic disease awareness and preparedness within the non-racing horse population.
Field approaches to identifying Mycobacterium bovis infection in badger populations
People: Julian Drewe
We are developing evidence-based practical solutions to help reduce levels of TB in badger populations.
Food safety, consumer preferences and governance in the supply of meat to urban markets in Peru
People: Javier Guitian, Matteo Crotta, Ana Mateus
In this project we study the safety of chicken meat and beef, how poor people access these meats and how can their safety be improved to increase people's nutrition and health in Peru.
Improved farm-level decision making for control of Johne’s disease in UK dairy herds
People: Javier Guitian, Steven Van Winden, Matteo Crotta, Erica Nunney
This project includes extensive analysis of the large body of Johne's disease (JD) data accumulated by the two main milk recording companies through repeated testing of a large number of UK dairy cows, and a longitudinal study of dairy heifers followed up since birth along their entire lives.