Sten Calvelage

This paper reports Germany's first Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in 37 years, analyzing its origin, transmission potential, and control measures.

The paper identifies H5N1 avian influenza virus as the cause of a mass mortality event in Eurasian cranes in Germany in 2025, linked to their social behavior.

This study identifies new variants of African swine fever virus (ASFV) with high-impact mutations, including a frameshift mutation in the PolX gene, and highlights the importance of genomic surveillance.

The paper introduces a targeted enrichment method for virus detection using RNA-baits, showing improved sensitivity for both closely and distantly related viruses.