Avian influenza? Bluetongue virus? FMD?
The COVID-19 pandemic taught everyone around the globe what a zoonosis is. But... how about transboundary animal diseases (TADs)? Have you ever heard about them? Do you know why they matter? Transboundary animal diseases are highly transmissible diseases of livestock. Bluetongue virus, foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza viruses are well-known pathogens belonging to this group.
As TADs can cross borders and spread quickly, they pose a serious threat with socio-economic consequences: they not only endanger animal well-being but also can affect international trade and even impact global food security. With monitoring and innovative solutions, we work to avoid that.
Watch the video to learn more.