Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology

Comparing Livestock Mobility-Informed Strategies for Peste des Petits Ruminants Control in Nigeria: The Central Role of the Network Backbone

The paper compares PPR control strategies in Nigeria using a livestock mobility network, finding that targeting the network backbone is most effective in reducing epidemic outcomes.

From Movement to Spread: Generating Livestock Contact Networks that Preserve Infection Dynamics

The paper introduces NetForge, a generative framework that creates synthetic livestock contact networks preserving infection dynamics by combining trade structure with temporal constraints.

A Computational Re-evaluation of Spatial Trials for Zoonotic Tuberculosis Control: Model Misspecification, Diagnostic Miss-classification, and the Illusion of Wildlife Culling Efficacy

This paper re-evaluates the Randomised Badger Culling Trial using computational methods, finding that reported culling effects are statistical artifacts due to model misspecification and diagnostic misclassification.

Wildlife disease surveillance under uncertainty: an adaptive search-theoretic framework for early detection of transboundary animal diseases

This paper develops and tests an adaptive surveillance framework for early detection of transboundary animal diseases in wildlife under uncertainty, showing improved sensitivity and ability to detect unexpected events.

Evolutionary analysis supports variation in life history strategies between three foot-and-mouth-disease-virus serotypes

This study compares evolutionary rates and transmission dynamics of three FMDV serotypes in Southern Africa, finding differences in life history strategies among them.

Landscape-mediated spread dynamics and anticipatory surveillance of African swine fever in wild boar: insights from the 2025-2026 Catalonia utbreak in Spain

This study models the 2025-2026 African swine fever outbreak in Catalonia using spatial simulations to show directional spread dynamics and delayed detection patterns shaped by landscape connectivity.

Explaining the pathogenesis of African swine fever using knowledge-driven regulatory network modeling

This paper uses knowledge-driven regulatory network modeling to explain ASFV pathogenesis from sparse data, identifying key regulatory proteins and pathways involved in disease progression.

Novel recombinant bovine papular stomatitis virus expressing foot and mouth disease virus-like particles elicits protective levels of neutralizing antibodies in cattle

This study demonstrates that a recombinant bovine papular stomatitis virus expressing FMDV VLPs induces protective neutralizing antibodies in cattle.

Geostatistical mapping of transboundary cattle disease risks in Ethiopia

The paper maps transboundary cattle disease risks in Ethiopia using geostatistical methods and identifies key environmental predictors for three diseases.

To cull or not to cull: a model-based evaluation of response strategies against Lumpy Skin Disease outbreaks

The paper evaluates response strategies for Lumpy Skin Disease outbreaks using a model-based approach, finding targeted culling as effective as mass culling with less vaccination.

Using social network analysis and non-invasive antibody detection to explore pathogen exposure in wildlife communities

This study uses social network analysis and non-invasive antibody detection to explore pathogen exposure in wildlife communities, identifying key species and areas for epidemiological monitoring.

Environmental and vector detection of African swine fever virus DNA in Vietnam: Evidence for potential transmission through wastewater and Amblyomma javanense ticks

This study detects ASFV DNA in Vietnamese pig farm wastewater and Amblyomma javanense ticks, suggesting potential environmental and vector transmission routes.

Characterization of the African Swine Fever Virus transcriptome and the associated innate immune response reveals key features of virulence

This study compares virulent and attenuated ASFV strains to identify differences in viral gene expression and host immune response that contribute to virulence.

Spatial transmission dynamics of African Swine Fever in wild pigs: Sensitivity to epidemiological traits of different viral strains

The paper develops a spatial epidemiological model to assess how ASFv genotype traits affect transmission dynamics in wild pigs, finding infectious period is the strongest predictor of outbreak metrics.

Transmission network for foot-and-mouth disease epidemic in Mar Chiquita - Argentina: A spatial modeling analysis

This study models the 2001 FMD outbreak in Mar Chiquita, Argentina, using spatial transmission kernels to estimate between-farm infection risk and assess the impact of isolation interventions.

Interactions between the 2C protein of FMDV and components of the viral replication machinery are mediated by ER-derived membranes

This study identifies interactions between FMDV 2C protein and viral and host factors, revealing ER-derived replication complexes and potential targets for disrupting the FMDV lifecycle.

Evaluating the effect of badger culling on TB incidence in cattle: a critique of Langton et al. 2022

This paper critiques Langton et al. 2022's analysis of badger culling's effect on cattle TB, identifying methodological flaws and demonstrating how their approach may lead to incorrect conclusions.

Serosurveillance Studies of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Virus in Sheep and Goats in South Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

This study conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the pooled seroprevalence of PPRV in sheep and goats in South Asia, finding 42.4% overall prevalence with variations by country and vaccination status.

Early disruption of the innate-adaptive immune axis in vivo after infection with virulent Georgia2007/1 ASFV

This study examines immune dynamics in pigs infected with virulent ASFV, finding early disruption of the innate-adaptive immune axis and depletion of adaptive immune cells.

Simulating the diffusion of PPR-like disease to improve surveillanc

The paper simulates the spread of a PPR-like disease using mobility data to identify sentinel nodes and assess the impact of missing movement data on epidemic prediction.

Randomised Badger Culling Trial lacks evidence for proactive badger culling effect on tuberculosis in cattle: comment on Mills et al. 2024, Parts I & II

The paper re-evaluates statistical analyses of the Randomised Badger Culling Trial, finding no effect of culling on cattle tuberculosis incidence and supporting the 2006 conclusion that badger culling is unlikely to help control cattle TB.

Modeling the effects of vaccination against multiple strains of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome at the barn level

The paper models targeted vaccination strategies against PRRSV strains at the barn level, showing that strain-specific vaccines reduce infections, while multiple vaccines may be more effective when strains vary in vaccine response.

Analysis of spatial and temporal risk of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV) outbreaks in endemic settings: A scoping review

This study reviews spatial and temporal risk factors for PPRV outbreaks in endemic regions, identifying key factors like livestock trade and spatial accessibility.

Epidemiological Study Of Foot And Mouth Diseases Through Serological And Molecular Investigation In Cattle Of Selected Districts, Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

This study estimates FMD seroprevalence in cattle in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, identifies risk factors, and detects FMDV serotype SAT 2, highlighting the need for vaccination and improved disease reporting.

Modelling resource-driven movements of livestock herds to predict the impact of climate change on network dynamics

The paper models livestock herd movements in East Africa to predict how climate change impacts network dynamics and disease spread.

Importance of wildlife in the circulation and maintenance of SAT1 and SAT2 foot-and-mouth disease viruses in Africa

The paper uses phylogenetic analysis to show impala act as an intermediate host for SAT1 and SAT2 FMD viruses in Africa, playing a more significant role than previously thought.

Development and evaluation of a reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid typing of serotype O foot-and-mouth disease virus in endemic regions of Tanzania

The paper develops and evaluates an RT-LAMP assay for rapid serotype O FMDV detection in Tanzania, showing it can amplify the virus within 26 minutes with high specificity.

Modelling the effectiveness of targeting Rift Valley fever virus vaccination using imperfect network information

The paper models how targeting Rift Valley fever vaccination with imperfect livestock movement data can prevent outbreaks in northern Tanzania.

Formulation of FMD vaccine in Naloxone/Alum mixture: A potency study

This study compares the potency of an FMD vaccine formulated with naloxone/alum mixture to alum-formulated vaccine, showing improved cytokine and IgG responses.

Serological and Molecular Investigation of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus and other animal pathogens at the Interface of Akagera National Park and Surrounding Cattle Farms between 2017 and 2020

The paper investigates FMDV seroprevalence and molecular epidemiology in Eastern Rwanda, detecting SAT 2 lineage II and identifying other pathogens in African buffaloes.