Projects
Reducing COVID-19 transmission in food markets in Bolivia and Peru
People: Javier Guitian, Imadidden Musallam, Erica Nunney
Traditional food markets are important locations for the spread of COVID-19, but they also play important economic and socio-cultural roles in most low and middle-income countries. In this project, we aim to co-design bespoke plans to reduce COVID-19 transmission in markets in Bolivia and Peru, two countries disproportionately hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Responding to the challenge of MERS-CoV: Development and testing of interventions to reduce risk among Bedouin populations in Southern Jordan
People: Javier Guitian, Jackie Cardwell, Imadidden Musallam, Peter Holloway
In this interdisciplinary research, we study the biological and sociocultural contexts of MERS-CoV among at-risk Bedouin populations in southern Jordan. In particular, we are seeking to understand which individuals, or camels, should be targeted for future vaccination, the correct seasons for the deployment of such vaccines and the sociocultural issues that are driving the infection.
SANTERO - Risk-based surveillance for animal health in Europe
People: Barbara Haesler, Dirk Pfeiffer
A project that brings together international surveillance experts to develop further, apply and disseminate risk-based surveillance methods.
SERVAL (SuRveillance EVALuation framework)
People: Julian Drewe, Katharina Staerk
A generic framework for the evaluation of animal health surveillance.
Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems (SHEFS)
People: Kevin Queenan, Barbara Haesler
The Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems (SHEFS) project aims to provide policy makers with novel, interdisciplinary evidence to define future food systems policies that deliver nutritious and healthy foods in an environmentally sustainable and socially equitable manner. The RVC is partnered with eight other research institutions and will focus on the animal source foods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Sustainable sheep and beef food systems
People: Barbara Haesler, Steven Van Winden, Louise Whatford, Mehroosh Tak
A transdisciplinary and systems modelling approach to investigate sustainability in British Sheep and Beef Food systems.
Translating theory into practice: Targeted tuberculosis control in meerkats of the Kalahari
People: Julian Drewe, Stuart Patterson
The aim of our research is to investigate whether understanding of susceptibilities and social networks in meerkats can be used to selectively target individuals for interventions, and thus enhance disease control.
Typology of interventions to reduce antimicrobial use in aquaculture
People: Maria Garza Valles, Barbara Haesler, Lucy Brunton
This project aims to develop a typology of interventions to reduce antimicrobial use in aquaculture, based on data extracted through a review of AMR interventions across livestock production systems.
Understanding drivers, incentives and economic impact of FMD control in Kenya
People: Polly Compston, Barbara Haesler
The economic impact and control incentives for FMD are poorly understood and likely to vary across livestock systems. FMD vaccines are commonly used for disease control but the success of campaigns depends largely on farmers’ willingness to participate and pay for the vaccine. This project will use quantitative and qualitative methods to understand motivations and barriers for accepting disease control policies, including vaccination.
VetCompass™
People: David Brodbelt, David Church, Kristien Verheyen, Dan O'Neill, Richard Booth, Ana Mateus, Camilla Pegram, Imogen Schofield, Collette Taylor, Noel Kennedy, Rowena Packer
Veterinary Companion Animal Surveillance System: VetCompass is the RVC's companion animal disease surveillance initiative which analyses clinical data from first-opinion small animal and equine veterinary practices, in order to better understand the conditions affecting the nation’s pets. VetCompass studies are specifically designed to contribute towards long-term improvements in companion animal health and welfare.